🌱 Rio Verde Files Lawsuit Over Water + Senator Proposes Pronoun Law

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 66 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Rio Verde Foothills residents recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Scottsdale for cutting off the water supply to 500 homes in Rio Verde. Scottsdale had been warning about the cut-off for more than a year before following through at the beginning of 2023. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Sen. John Kavanagh, the state lawmaker of Scottsdale, proposed a new law that would bar schools from referring to students by pronouns that don't match their biological sex. The law would apply even if the student prefers other pronouns unless the employee gets parental permission. (East Valley Tribune)
3. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting a new series of self-care and wellness programs in the Phillip K. Smith III: Three Parallels exhibition. The programs will feature sound baths, medication, and mindful movement led by skilled practitioners. (Subscription: Daily Independent)

Today in Scottsdale:

• 5th Annual Conservation Expo At OdySea Aquarium (9:00 AM)
• Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys At Desert Stages Theatre (3:00 PM)
• We Love Lucy: A Fan Party At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Noodles & Company is coming to Scottsdale! The first location in the city will open on Wednesday, Jan. 25. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
• Scottsdale will be getting a new inclusive playground soon. Construction recently began on the playground at Thompson Peak Park to update the play area to be accessible for people of all abilities. Construction should wrap up sometime in February. (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• During Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will be running through town. With all the events, Valley Metro Transit services will run a special schedule in Scottsdale from Jan. 14-16. Please plan accordingly! (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.