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Surrounded by city and county officials, Pima County Supervisors Chairman Richard Elías and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speak to reporters at a March 9, 2020 news conference about the local response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Remembering Richard Elías

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero calls Elías' death a 'huge loss.'

Businesses like Creative Juice painting studio are adapting to distancing measures put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Painting studio moves online as COVID-19 forces businesses to close or evolve

The 8-year-old Creative Juice is offering free classes on Facebook, as many businesses adapt to closures and distancing measures.

Spotlight Session: John Coinman

Also on Arizona Spotlight: how to build community resilience in the midst of the crisis.

"The Decameron" by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.

File photo of the Rialto Theatre, a Tucson venue that has canceled events to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As gigs get canceled, fundraiser aims to help keep Tucson musicians afloat

Performers are losing income as the city's venues cancel events or go dark to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

In the 1990s, small, independent antique shops began to fold and dealers relocated into large antique malls. Midtown Antiques in Stillwater, Minnesota is likely the largest in the upper Midwest.

"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson shares an open love letter to all women, everywhere; and how UA scientists are understanding climate change through research in the Southern Ocean.

Spotlight Session: Charlie King

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Tucson Museum of Art celebrates the legacy of Elaine Horwitch.

Tens of thousands of Tucsonans took part in Cyclovia, October 2019.

Route set for Tucson's spring 2020 Cyclovia

The path will include downtown and South Tucson streets.

The UA Confucius Institute hosted musical performances and health and wellness programs on campus.

UA Confucius Institute closing

Political tensions with China impacted the operation of the cultural center.

Noah James recording his music at the AZPM studio.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Bonus Episode: Music

Original music by Noah James.

Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Arizona Spotlight Special: Arizona Addicted

Tearing down the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction with stories from Arizonans who have lived the experience, and found the road to recovery.

The Bacanora Museum in the town after which the agave spirit is named, in Sonora, Mexico.

Agave liquor Bacanora gains protected status in EU

Industry proponents say the recognition could up the appeal and value of Sonora's regional spirit.

Silhouette of man sitting at computer with red background.

Getting "Anti-Social" with author Andrew Marantz.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The conclusion of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Roots of Transphobia".

Taken at the 2019 Tucson Pride celebration.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 5: The Roots of Transphobia

Why is gender identity so controversial?

In "The Long Shadow", filmmaker Frances Causey follows the trail of racism across the Southern United States, staying aware of the many lives that have been stolen by it.

Penetrating the darkness of "The Long Shadow".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love"; and episode 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Ambiguity Train".

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