🌱 Office Renovations, $29 Million + Scammer Caught By CVS Employee

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Scottsdale today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 62 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Maricopa County Judge Joan Sinclair ruled that Scottsdale would no longer have to share water with Rio Verde residents. The previous arrangement allowed residents of the neighboring community to get their water from a city standpipe, saying the flap isn’t the court’s concern. However, Judge Joan Sinclair stated that people living in the Rio Verde Foothills have not shown the city caused them irreparable harm, and community residents can obtain their water elsewhere. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. Prominent Scottsdale-area office buildings will undergo a $29 million renovation. The Dallas-based owner plans to add hospitality-driven amenities that can be shared between the two buildings. Together, the office buildings total 410,000 square feet. (Subscription: The Business Journals)
3. A Scottsdale couple was saved from a scam by a CVS store clerk. According to the couple, a team of scammers convinced them to take out thousands of dollars to spend on gift cards. Thankfully, as they purchased three $500 gift cards at a local bank (as directed by the scammer), an employee at a nearby CVS walked by and realized what was going on, alerting them it was a scam and hanging up on the scammer for them. (12news.com KPNX)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)
• Free Tax Preparation At Vista Del Camino (3:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Mich & Mane Hair Co. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale is looking for passionate individuals who want to help promote diversity and inclusion in Scottsdale. Apply today to serve on the Human Relations Commission. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department is now accepting applications to join the next Scottsdale PD Citizens' Academy session. You can read more details and view the schedule and application on their website. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The American Library Association will soon be announcing its Youth Media Awards. Help Scottsdale Public Library determine who will win our Mock Caldecott Medal for this year's most distinguished illustrated book. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Michelle Paul