Daily news roundup: No new coronavirus deaths reported by state, impact of census strong in AZ
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 25.
'It's not enough': Pima County Latino communities search for COVID-19 testing, care
Federal health data shows COVID-19 disparities that are mirrored in Arizona.
Tucson advocates say there's still time to push for police defunding in city budget
Black Lives Matter Tucson is urging community members to speak up at this week's City Council meeting.
Tucson police contract extended one year
Council members want early reports on talks toward the next agreement
Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says
The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.
Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity
The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.
Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality health watch
Smoke from the Bighorn Fire is encroaching on Tucson neighborhoods.
Daily News Roundup
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 9.
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.
“'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".
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.
Tucson Festival of Books canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers said around a third of authors had canceled their attendance at the annual festival.
