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It sure feels like fall in Scottsdale this week — even if we're not totally done with the 90s yet — so make the most of it.

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We survived summer. Now comes a glorious stretch of patio dinners, desert hikes and packed weekends.Why it matters: It sure feels like fall this week — even if we&#x27;re not totally done with the 90s yet — so make the most of it.

A campaign hangover, one political sign at a time

Thousands came down, but officials say signs still crowd roadsides and intersections.

Irked by the droves of political signs around Scottsdale? You&#x27;re not alone — and the City Council wants to do something about it.Why it matters: The signs, some for candidates who are no longer in the running, aren&#x27;t just an eyesore. They can block drivers&#x27; sight lines at intersections, obstruct pedestrian routes and become roadside hazards, and when campaigns leave signs up past the legal deadlines, city workers have to clean up the mess.

How Scottsdale is rethinking its Flock contract

Some council members want Scottsdale to ditch the cameras after reports of potential police misuse.

As cities across the Valley cancel or rethink their contracts with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" data-vars-content-id="f6f568eb-17f9-4649-8dd2-bfe22c7d843d" data-vars-headline="How Scottsdale is rethinking its Flock contract" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" target="_self">Flock</a> over privacy concerns and suspected police misuse, Scottsdale is figuring out how to move forward on this hot-button issue.Why it matters: Scottsdale says its own audits have found no misuse of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/17/arizona-cities-distance-from-flock-cameras" data-vars-content-id="f6f568eb-17f9-4649-8dd2-bfe22c7d843d" data-vars-headline="How Scottsdale is rethinking its Flock contract" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/17/arizona-cities-distance-from-flock-cameras" target="_self">Flock system</a>, which allows police agencies to track the location of almost any car, but the scrutiny elsewhere is testing whether the city&#x27;s existing safeguards are enough to maintain public trust.

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Scoop: Biggs left positive reviews of Islamophobic and anti-immigrant books

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Veto stamp hangs in the balance in governor's race

Scoop: Biggs left positive reviews of Islamophobic and anti-immigrant books

Former Sen. Jon Kyl has died

One year later, Turning Point looks to continue Charlie Kirk's work

A campaign hangover, one political sign at a time