A Competitive Golf League Coming to Scottsdale? How Hasn’t This Been Done Before?

The golf world is buzzing about an innovative new concept that’s revolutionizing how we think about the game, and Scottsdale is perfectly positioned to be at the forefront of this exciting evolution. The Grass League, a high-stakes, par-3 golf organization featuring city-based franchises, has just secured $2.75 million in funding and is bringing fast-paced, team-based golf to eleven franchises across … Read More

Is Something in the Water? ANOTHER Person Drove Into a Scottsdale Cop Car! What is Happening?

In the annals of criminal genius, there’s a special category reserved for individuals who manage to compound their initial poor judgment with decisions so spectacularly misguided that they deserve academic study. This week, Scottsdale provided us with a textbook example of how to transform simple vehicle theft into a master class in escalating stupidity. Lyle Dennis Harmon Jr. was arrested … Read More

Guest Editorial: Fate of Salt River Horses rests with Gov. Hobbs

By Mayor Lisa Borowsky The Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the US Forest Service, intends to remove most if not all of the Salt River Wild Horses from the Tonto National Forest. Though the department claims no harm will come to them, history tells us otherwise. One example: In the Apache National Forest in northern Arizona, home of the … Read More

Will the Scottsdale City Council Listen to the Voters or Spit in Their Faces?

Today, the Scottsdale City Council will be at a crossroads with a critical vote; it will decide if it will proceed with litigation against newly-created state law that stole our ability to determine our own fates. You may remember how Axon decided to circumvent your desire and the desires of the over 25,000 voters who wanted to bring their apartment … Read More

Guest Editorial: Crunch Time

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: At tomorrow’s Scottsdale City Council meeting Councilmembers will decide if they will sue to reverse the bad legislation that, if is allowed to go into effect, will nullify the referendum signed by 26,000+ Scottsdale voters who want a say in whether Taser-maker Axon will be allowed to build the largest apartment complex in Arizona history … Read More

Scottsdale: Learn about wildfire mitigation efforts tomorrow

By Mayor Lisa Borowsky Tomorrow: Come make your voice heard at City Hall and hear from Chief Tom Shannon on SFD’s latest wildfire mitigation efforts.  Threat of wildfires is clear and present and now is the time to act! All Scottsdale residents are invited to attend the City Council meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9th, at Scottsdale City Hall to voice … Read More

A Dry Canary in the Coalmine: What Scottsdale’s Analysis Says About Arizona’s Future

Arizona’s water crisis has reached a tipping point, and Scottsdale’s recent experiences serve as a stark preview of what may await the entire state. As the Colorado River continues its relentless decline through more than two decades of drought, Arizona faces an increasingly precarious water future that demands immediate attention and long-term strategic planning. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Arizona will … Read More

Only in Scottsdale: A Popular Local Dive Bar Gets a Face Lift and Expansion

Some cities get gentrification. Scottsdale gets something far more entertaining: dive bars with grandeur. And nowhere is this phenomenon more perfectly encapsulated than at Giligin’s, the beloved Old Town watering hole that’s apparently decided one floor of unapologetic dive bar charm simply isn’t enough. The establishment has submitted plans for what might be the most audaciously Scottsdale expansion ever conceived: … Read More