🌱 DUI Task Force During Fourth Of July Weekend + Water Usage Warnings

Hello, Scottsdale! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 104 Low: 81.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Scottsdale Police Department has formed a DUI task force for Jul. 1 through Jul. 4. The saturation patrol will be a joint effort between numerous law enforcement departments throughout the region. The goal of the task force is to remove impaired drivers from the roadway before residents are hurt. (Daily Independent)
2. The OdySea Aquarium has announced that the beloved Giant Pacific Octopus, Tako, has entered her final stage of life. Tako has laid thousands of eggs in her aquarium exhibit. The phase can reportedly last up to a year but it usually lasts a couple of months. Unfortunately, her eggs are not fertilized — but she doesn't know that. (ABC15)
3. Scottsdale Water is encouraging residents to be wary of at-home water usage. The concerns have been voiced due to a rising issue of water shortages and how municipalities can prepare for the future. Scottsdale Water is asking residents to use sustainable landscaping methods to ease water supply issues. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• SCUCC Open Arts Studio At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department announced the arrest of Jason Ullerich for luring a minor for sexual exploitation. If anyone has information about the case, please contact the department. Also, contact the department if you have information about a trafficking situation. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library reminds the community that all libraries will be closed on Monday. Please plan accordingly. Have a great Jul. 4 weekend! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library is excited to announce the launch of autorenewals. If you forget to renew an item, don't worry! Most items will now renew automatically — up to six times! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.