Yet another hot, dry summer has fire officials in Scottsdale concerned about the risk of wildfires, particularly in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This concern extends to fireworks and the potential danger of sparks igniting fires in the northern part of Scottsdale.
The Scottsdale City Council has allocated nearly $2 million to support nonprofit agencies and programs assisting residents in need. This funding will benefit organizations like A New Leaf, which provides shelter and support services for single men, a group that represents the largest homeless population in Arizona.