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Good morning Scottsdale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Fire Station 606’s renovation affect your neighborhood response times?
  • Who’s really running Scottsdale City Hall after this year’s shakeups?
  • Need food help while Scottsdale schools are closed for winter break?

Also on today's calendar: Encore for more BINGO! and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Judith R.!

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice and warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale Fire Station 606 renovation to begin in 2026 (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale’s Fire Station 606 near Via Linda and 108th Street will undergo a $7.2 million renovation starting January 2026, but emergency response in your neighborhood will continue uninterrupted. Crews have already moved to a nearby temporary site through a partnership with Scottsdale Unified School District, and the upgraded station will add full accessibility and the capacity to house an ambulance.
   

2. New deputies in town (eastvalleytribune.com) — Leadership at Scottsdale City Hall is shifting again as City Manager Greg Caton creates two new deputy city manager roles, promoting longtime staffers Judy Doyle and Kira Peters. Their appointments follow a year of major departures and restructuring among Scottsdale’s top administrators, raising questions from at least one councilmember about lost institutional knowledge and oversight of key city functions.
   

3. Food banks across Valley serve families during winter break (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale families who count on school meals can turn to local food banks during winter break, with many pantries offering free USDA food through TEFAP. A Scottsdale Unified School District notice highlights that most sites only require basic information, and online tools help residents quickly find nearby locations, hours, and eligibility details by ZIP code.
   

4. Family settles wrongful death lawsuit after son dies from dental anesthesia complications (abc15.com) — A Scottsdale family has quietly settled a wrongful death lawsuit after their adult son died from complications of dental anesthesia at a local oral surgery practice. The case has fueled their push for Arizona to require a two-provider system for dental surgeries, where a separate anesthesia professional works alongside the dentist. Residents are reminded they can already request this setup for their own procedures.
   

5. Arizona funding $5 million PTSD treatment trial for first responders (azfamily.com) — A Scottsdale-based research lab is leading a $5 million Arizona-funded clinical trial using whole psilocybin mushrooms to treat PTSD in first responders, with dosing set to begin in January. Local police, firefighters, and veterans are already lining up to participate, hoping for longer-lasting relief than traditional medications, while state leaders watch closely to see if this could shape future PTSD treatment options.
   

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💬 Chatter

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Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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