Colorado River Crunch: The Interior Department finalized deep Colorado River cuts, with Arizona facing a 760,000 acre-foot reduction each year for two years under new operating guidelines—leaders say it’s serious but not an instant “no water” scenario. Diamondbacks Roll: Arizona kept its playoff push hot, blanking the Reds 9-0 as Jordan Lawlar homered and Eduardo Rodriguez dominated, while Ketel Marte remains on the IL amid ongoing team frustration. Public Safety & Privacy: Phoenix’s license plate reader system is under fresh scrutiny after reports of officer abuse tied to automated plate tracking, reigniting debate over surveillance tech. State Politics: Arizona AG Kris Mayes said she won’t bring criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs in the pay-to-play probe, citing no evidence of quid pro quo. School & Community: West Valley NAACP filed a complaint over Peoria Unified removing three Black-history books from middle school classrooms. Local Events: Free UA pep rallies return to Main Gate Square in October as part of Bear Down Fridays. Sports Elsewhere: A Cottonwood teacher faces new hidden-camera charges tied to alleged classroom bathroom recordings.