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Scottsdale rioters ran, but can’t hide BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor
NEIGHBORS.............. 16 She makes history for Scottsdale Elks Lodge.
ARTS................................20 Scottsdale galley to auction rare Warhol painting.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
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early a year after hundreds of rioters ransacked Scottsdale Fashion Square and surrounding properties, Scottsdale Police are still tracking down participants and recovering stolen goods. Last May 31, hundreds of people descended on the mall area, breaking windows, stealing from shops and even firing weapons inside the mall itself.
The crowds only grew as the night went on, with some officers estimating upwards of 1,000 people were involved at the riot’s peak. The riot continued into the early morning hours as participants broke into the mall and nearby stores, causing over $1
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million in damage. The incident – which took place at the height of nationwide protests against police violence against Black people following the
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Facebook post sparks discussion of racism here BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor
FOOD................................21 The Herb Box is pulling up stakes.
NEIGHBORS...........................................16 BUSINESS................................................18 SPORTS....................................................19 ARTS.........................................................20 FOOD......................................................... 21 CLASSIFIEDS.........................................22
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n online disagreement on a Scottsdale school group’s Facebook has sparked a community discussion on race and institutional racism. The argument focused on SB 1532, which passed along party lines in the State House and was amended by Rep. Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, to include a stipulation im-
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Desert Mountain High School's baseball team won its first 5A State Championship since 2013 last week, beating Sunrise Mountain. For a look at the stars and the game, see page 19. (Zac BonDurant/Progress Contributor)
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