🌱 Revised Fire Code Clarifies Chief Position + IN FLUX Cycle 10

Good morning, everybody! It's Saturday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 110 Low: 87.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The City of Scottsdale has revised the city's fire code to clarify the role and responsibility of the Scottsdale Fire Department's chief position. Until the new ordinance, the position was unclear, which created issues between the department and the city. (Daily Independent)
2. Scottsdale’s Cat’s Pajamas Bistro has reopened. The bistro on N. Scottsdale Road underwent a remodel recently. It has officially reopened with a new menu, a completely new staff, and a new wine list. Click to view the new menu. (Arizona's Family)
3. Scottsdale has a few new public artworks on display. The temporary pieces are part of IN FLUX Cycle 10. The six pieces were created by Yuke Li, Shirley Wagner, Christopher Luper, and Hector Ortega. The pieces will be on display for a year. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• SCUCC Open Arts Studio At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)
• Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JUNIOR At The Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale shared a fascinating photo of the Scottsdale Airport in the 1970s. Click here for a full history of the airport. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The best way to protect your family during the summer months is to create a water safety plan, says the Scottsdale Fire Department. Click for a list of water safety tips and how to respond to a water emergency. (Scottsdale Fire Department)
• The Scottsdale Police Department is currently recruiting. Click to learn how to join the department. (City of Scottsdale)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.