With fewer cars on the streets, Tucson's air quality is improving
Pandemic restrictions are a factor in the air quality improvements, a county official says.
PCC chancellor 'cautiously optimistic' as pandemic forces major pivot
A conversation with Chancellor Lee Lambert about how the college is faring and what the pandemic could mean for its future.
Pima County Health Dept. head on PPE shortages, reopening state
A discussion with Dr. Bob England.
Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic
Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".
Pima County records a rise in deaths by suicide in March
The sharpest increase came in the second half of the month.
State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says
Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.
Pima Animal Care Center preparing for influx of pets as outbreak takes toll on owners
The center is still facilitating pet adoptions by appointment only.
Pima County launches new hotline, website to help displaced workers
Both aim to help people file for unemployment and get connected to job resources.
Betty Villegas sworn in to fill Richard Elías' seat on Pima County Board of Supervisors
The former housing official will serve until the November 2020 election.
Supervisors offer relief to workers and tenants
Republican Ally Miller was the lone "no" vote on both proposals.
COVID-19 prompts changes at Pima Animal Care Center
PACC animals have been moved to foster homes, and fewer employees are working at the center.
How Farmers Markets are surviving - and evolving - during the pandemic.
Also on Arizona Spotlight:The Arts Foundation makes emergency relief grants available to local artists; a conversation with food writer & former EMT Jane Stern; and a short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
Pima County road work continues
No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.
Pima County Board of Supervisors’ next steps after death of Richard Elías
A discussion with Arizona Daily Star columnist Tim Steller about the process to fill the late chairman's seat.
