🌱 SPD Seizes 33 Pounds Of Fentanyl + TPC Betting In Scottsdale

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Mostly sunny and not as warm as the past few days. Our high will reach 72, with a low of 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Scottsdale police seized $600,000 worth of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Thursday, April 7. After stopping a vehicle for an equipment violation near Scottsdale and McKellips roads, officers discovered 33 and a half pounds of fentanyl pills and powder. This is an ongoing story with no further updates as of April 11. (KTAR.com)
2. Clever Ramen, newly opened in South Scottsdale, is turning heads and tastebuds alike. Born & Raised Hospitality's newest venture melds fast-dining with elegance at its SkySong location. The counter-service, build-your-own ramen eatery retains the Clever Koi favorites and can be frequented daily between 10:45 a.m. and 9 p.m. (Fabulous Arizona)
3. A Scottsdale diagnostics startup, Saguaro Bloom, continues its COVID-19 testing work with a $50,000 grant to develop at-home diagnostic tests. The EmergeAZ Fast II Grant is designed to help startups with beneficial emerging technologies. The grant is sponsored by InvisionAZ and the StartupAZ Foundation. (The Business Journals)
4. Tournament Players Club (TPC) betting is coming to Scottsdale. The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a sportsbook at the corner of Hayden and Bell roads. TPC Scottsdale, which also hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open, will use the permit to build a 2,000-square-foot facility with a sports wagering floor operated by DraftKings. To view all the issues of this hotly debated matter, check out the original article linked next. (Scottsdale Progress)
5. Interested in a show at Ravenscroft Hall? Then mark your calendars for April 16, then Tamir Hendelman and his trio plan on bringing a marvelous combinations jazz, classical, blues, standard, Israeli and Brazilian influences to Scottsdale patrons. (The Scottsdale Progress)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Talk Cinema: The Tale of King Crab — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m.)

Nearby Events (Phoenix)

• The Rebel Lounge hosts Drug Church. (6:30 p.m.)
• Sutra Studios hosts Momentai, a calming yoga and meditation session, for $45. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook

• Scottsdale pets available for adoption! (Scottsdale Patch)
• Over a dozen local jobs are available. Check out the full list by clicking the link. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale City Council 2022 race is set with seven candidate running for three open seats. This may be one of the most competitive Scottsdale races in recent history. (Arizona Progress Gazette)
• The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community offers money tips in recognition of Financial Literacy Month. (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Aquatics is in need of lifeguards and swim instructors this summer. (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Unified School District Job Fair: The fair will be at Coronado High School on April 13 (from 4-7 p.m.) and April 14 (from 9-11 a.m.) (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Estates At Cave Creek: "Custom graduation cookies. Local pick up and shipping available! Shainarachbakes@gmail.com" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mountainview Ranch: "Lost black cat. We’ve been missing our black cat since April 8. She’s outdoors during the day but comes in at night, is very friendly and elderly." (Nextdoor)

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