Fish Invasion + Bank Robbery + Storm Damage

Good morning, Scottsdale! Apologies for the delay in this second edition of the Scottsdale Daily — you all know how technology can be sometimes. But no worries, everything is in working order now. So, let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in Scottsdale today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 106o, low: 87.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Fish invade Scottsdale sidewalks! Yup, you read that correctly — Scottsdale residents are finding fish on the sidewalks and caught in drainage pipes after being displaced by recent storms. Throughout Hayden Road, Indian School Road, and Eldorado Park, clean up crews and residents are attempting to save the fish they can, and dispose of the ones they can't. If you see dead or trapped fish, the City asks that you call crews at 480-312-3111 or file a request for help on their website. (AZFamily)
2. Police are investigating after a bank near Hayden Road was robbed on Tuesday. Scottsdale police are working with the FBI in these early stages of investigation to determine what exactly occurred at the U.S. Bank. Keep an eye on your Scottsdale Daily, as I will keep you all updated as the investigation progresses. (12 News)
3. Residents of the Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood of DC Ranch are fighting the removal of 670 trees. The small forest of trees is set for removal due to aggressive root damage. (Free Overview: Facebook, Subscription: Daily Independent)
4. Speaking of trees, the McCormick Ranch Golf Club is set to reopen this week after losing more than 200 trees in this week's storms. The Palm Course is set to reopen Friday, but the Pine Course could take four to six weeks to repair. Damages are estimated at $600,000. (ABC 15)
5. Scottsdale resident Ricardo Elias was arrested last week in connection to a sexual assault that occurred in May. The victim suspects that Elias drugged her drink while they were at a rave, as she began to waver in and out of consciousness despite having only a few drinks. Over a recorded phone call, Elias admitted to assaulting her, saying she did not have the ability to consent. (AZCentral)

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Today in Scottsdale

• Stand Tall - Don't Fall (11 a.m.)
• Exhibition - Voice Over: Zineb Sedira (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Exhibition - Division of Labor: Women Shifting a Transnational Gaze (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Divas at Dusk (10 p.m.)
• Bridge Essentials Minor Suit Openings/Finding a Major Suit fit (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Aura Reading and/or Energy Healing (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Actor Steven Seagal sold his 8,973-square-foot Scottsdale mansion on July 2. The 9325 E. Brahma Road sold above asking price for an astounding $3.55 million. The residence is unique in that Seagal made sure that (nearly) every window displayed throughout the 4-story home are made of bulletproof glass. (ABC 15)
• Back-to-school planning has already begun as parents plan for the first day in the Scottsdale Unified School District. (read more on Patch).
• Scottsdale Police Department: LT Dan Rincon retires from the Scottsdale Police Department after 30 years. (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Parks & Recreation: "The McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center will be closed for lap swim beginning Monday, Aug. 2 through Wednesday, Aug. 4." (Facebook)
• SPOT 127: "We’re hiring! Rio Salado College's Division of Public Service is looking for an enthusiastic administrative specialists." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: "Entry deadline for the 35th Annual Sterling Awards is just 3 days away. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your business." (Facebook)

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— Madison Feser

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