🌱 Yelp Downsizes Scottsdale Office + $11.75 Million Settlement

Hello, hello. Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy and very warm. High: 106 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Yelp has reportedly downsized its Scottsdale office. The downsizing is due to employees working from home. The office has been decreased by nearly half. The tech company has closed offices in New York, Chicago, and Washington. (The Arizona Republic)
2. A Scottsdale lawyer has won $11.75 million from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The payment is related to a case involving a former inmate at the county jail that sued the department for failing to protect him while ignoring his medical needs. Attorney Tony Piccuta's settlement is believed to be the largest settlement ever paid by the county. (East Valley Tribune)
3. The Scottsdale City Council candidates met on Jun. 22 at City Hall to discuss their ideas. The candidates are competing for three open seats on the council. The candidates discussed budget issues, development projects, and short-term rental plans. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• SCUCC Open Arts Studio At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)
• Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie At The Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department shares photos during Take Your Dog To Work Day. Click to view the adorable album. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce shares its new event signage. The signs were created by Wendy & Rolando through Online4Color.com. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library will be hosting Magic and Illusions of Eric Gilliam on Thursday, Jul. 7 at the Mustang Library. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. and is meant for children between the ages of 10 and 18. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.