🌱 Colorado River Water Shortage + First 100+ Degree Day In Phoenix

Phoenix AZ

08 May, 2022

2:05 PM

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Hello again, Phoenix! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Phoenix Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Phoenix Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Phoenix long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 88 Low: 63. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Banner Health makes health care easier in Phoenix by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today! Click here to get your business featured in this spot. Here are the top 3 stories in Phoenix today: Rising home prices have made many Phoenix residents turn to renting instead of buying. There's been an influx in the last few years of people moving to Phoenix, and although there are building projects in the works, they won't be completed for a few years. According to a report from the regional planning council for metropolitan Phoenix, the median sale price for homes in December 2021 was $427,500. (The Business Journals)After a meeting on Friday, May 6, the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project have announced that more significant Colorado River cuts are likely to occur. For the first time, Arizona will experience the first shortage of water from the Colorado River. There are resources at this link for how you can help to conserve water at a low cost. (AZ Big Media)Phoenix saw the first of what will likely be many 100-degree days this year. On Saturday afternoon, temperatures rose to 102 degrees. Weather service meteorologist Gabriel Lojero anticipates that temperatures will get up past 100 again next weekend. (The Arizona Republic) Today in Phoenix: David Sedaris At Orpheum Theatre Phoenix (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Great news! Phoenix Police Department reports that Officer Denise Bruce-Jones was discharged from HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital and is resting and recovering at home with her family. Officer Bruce-Jones was shot in the line of duty last month. (Facebook) Arizona Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees for all pets! Fees will be waived from now until Sunday, May 15. Don't wait if you're looking for a furry new friend! (Facebook) The Phoenix Adaptive Golf Program works in partnership with the City of Phoenix, Ability360, and the Barrow Neurological Institute. These organizations help people with disabilities play golf with the Adaptive Golf Program. You can learn more about the program if you're interested by watching this video. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Our World Energy — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar on 5/9 & 5/11 (May 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 10) Social Security Seminar on 5/10 & 5/11 (May 10) Add your event Gigs & services: Get Paid to Test New Technology ($60 for 1.5 hour of work) (Details) Add your gig or service That's it for today. I'll see you around! — Dominique-Noelle Rafael About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!