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Scottsdale seeks public input on Shade & Tree Plan and Community Sustainability Plan

By NE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

Scottsdale is inviting its residents to contribute their thoughts on the city's Shade & Tree Plan, aimed at creating a greener and more sustainable urban environment. The plan focuses on strategic placement of shade structures and preservation of trees to reduce energy consumption, enhance property values, and foster environmental stewardship. Interested parties can learn more and provide their feedback at two meetings scheduled for May 15 and May 16.

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Which former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By NE Valley Times | May 12, 2024

These former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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School events this week in Northeast Valley: May 12-18

By NE Valley Times | May 11, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Northeast Valley this week.

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Fountain Hills town council votes against decreasing 2025 budget by one dollar

By NE Valley Times | May 8, 2024

At the May 7 town council meeting, the Fountain Hills town council voted against decreasing their maximum budget expenditure in any amount, even by $1, as suggested by councilman Allen Skillicorn.

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Fountain Hills Unified School district continues silence on student baseball injury

By NE Valley Times | May 7, 2024

The Fountain Hills Unified School district has yet to make a public comment regarding former middle school baseball coach Mike Modra after a student was injured during a baseball practice in November of 2022.

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Scottsdale considers new laws to tackle noise issues linked to short-term rentals

By NE Valley Times | May 6, 2024

The Scottsdale City Council is set to discuss potential amendments to local laws aimed at addressing noise, nuisance parties, and short-term rentals. On May 6, the council will consider changes to city code provisions that would enhance the city's ability to hold individuals accountable for disruptive neighborhood gatherings, particularly those occurring at short-term rental properties.

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AASA/ACT: How many Scottsdale Unified District students failed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By NE Valley Times | May 6, 2024

There were 10,420 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Scottsdale Unified District: 39% of students failed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By NE Valley Times | May 5, 2024

There were 10,340 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By NE Valley Times | May 5, 2024

These former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scottsdale Considers Strengthening Local Laws to Address Noise, Nuisance Parties, and Short-Term Rentals

By NE Valley Times | May 2, 2024

The Scottsdale City Council is set to deliberate on amendments to city code provisions aimed at enhancing accountability for disruptive neighborhood gatherings frequently seen at short-term rental properties. Mayor David D. Ortega emphasized the need for these changes, stating, “Scottsdale neighborhoods have consistently expressed frustration with short-term rental properties that market themselves as party pads and host loud, late-night gatherings.”The proposed ordinance changes include designating promoters of nuisance parties at residential properties as responsible...

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Fountain Hills Councilman on DEI ordinance: ‘Instead of hiring people based on merit and or rewarding people based on excellence, what they do is they hire people based on superficial characteristics’

By NE Valley Times Reports | May 1, 2024

Fountain Hills Councilman Allen Skillicorn said council incumbents may be in trouble after a 6-1 vote tabled a proposal aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.

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Pac-12 Baseball Tournament Returns to Scottsdale Stadium in May 2024

By NE Valley Times | May 1, 2024

The Pac-12 Baseball Tournament is set to return to Scottsdale Stadium from May 21-25, 2024, bringing nine teams together for an exciting competition. The tournament will kick off with round-robin pool play on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with three games scheduled each day. The top three pool winners will advance to the single-elimination semifinals on Friday, along with one wild card team, leading up to the championship game on Saturday evening.“We’re excited to welcome the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament back to Scottsdale Stadium for the third consecutive year,”...

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SUSD’s Spring Showcase Magazine Highlights Innovation

By NE Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has released its Spring edition of Showcase magazine, showcasing stories of innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement. Themed around #SUSDInnovates, this edition delves into the intersection of education and technology, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence.One of the featured articles in the magazine discusses the new SUSD Innovation StartUp Grant program, with Tonalea Middle School being one of the first grant recipients. According to the magazine, these grants are fostering innovative programs like...

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Scottsdale Update - April 29, 2024

By NE Valley Times | Apr 29, 2024

Scottsdale commemorated its 42nd year as a Tree City USA community with a tree and cactus planting ceremony at Earth Fest. The city, recognized as a national Tree City USA community since 1982, holds the record for the longest designation in Arizona. "Having been recognized as a national Tree City USA community since 1982, Scottsdale holds the record for the longest designation in Arizona," stated a city representative.In collaboration with various city departments, Earth Fest showcased Scottsdale’s dedication to sustainability and provided valuable resources for...

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Which former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By NE Valley Times | Apr 28, 2024

These former NE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scottsdale Unified District students and their AASA/ACT Math performance in 2022-23 school year

By NE Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

There were 10,420 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Volunteers Save Scottsdale $3.4 Million in Labor Costs

By NE Valley Times | Apr 23, 2024

Mayor David D. Ortega has proclaimed April 21-27 as Scottsdale Volunteer Appreciation Week, recognizing the thousands of citizen volunteers who make a difference in the city every day. "In the last fiscal year, more than 3,700 citizen volunteers contributed in excess of 114,000 hours of service to the community, which saved the taxpayers an estimated $3.4 million in labor costs," Mayor Ortega stated.Volunteer Coordinator Brandon Chapman emphasized the importance of volunteers, stating, "Volunteers truly are the city’s supplementary workforce. The real value of the...