🌱 City Meets Water-Saving Goals + Phoenix Buses To Go Zero-Emissions

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But first, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 61 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale's efforts to save water during 2022 were a success, as the city reduced water use by 38 million gallons or nearly six percent. The city aimed to reduce water usage by five percent during 2022 through multiple initiatives and projects, such as installing new cooling tower controllers at water facilities, cleaning water pipes, and more. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)
2. Officials in nearby Phoenix approved $230 million in funding to convert the city's buses to low and near-zero emission buses. The new fleet would not need to use gas and would not emit tailpipe pollution. Phoenix aims to convert at least a third of the bus fleet to zero emissions by 2027. (KJZZ)
3. A Scottsdale man is accused of defrauding people of money through multiple methods that authorities said were untrue, such as telling people that he was helping to raise money for veterans through a golf tournament. Police arrested Robert Alexander in August, and since then, around 20 people have come forward to accuse Alexander of defrauding them of money. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)
• The Simon & Garfunkel Story At Orpheum Theatre Phoenix (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars and bring your appetite to the Street Eats Food Truck Festival this weekend! The festival will feature more than 40 food trucks this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. (KTAR.com)
• It's almost time for the Super Bowl to come to the Valley! Check out these upcoming free events in and around the Scottsdale area leading up to the game, like the Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• If you're a fan of Harry Potter, take advantage of the Harry Potter-inspired afternoon tea down the road in Tempe! The Magical World of Afternoon Tea at the Drink Me! Tea Room will be available through Jan. 29. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Michelle Paul