Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2020 — The Fourth of July is just ahead, a time when people typically enjoy the summer holiday with backyard barbecues, fireworks or water fun. But this year, celebrating Independence Day will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The
2-1-1 Arizona Governor Ducey announced a new statewide hotline that will provide answers for coronavirus concerns in both English and Spanish. The hotline is administered by 2-1-1 Arizona and the Crisis Response Network and will offer a place to answer questions and concerns from Arizona residents about COVID-19. The line will operate from 8 a.m. to 8
As of this morning, June 29, there are now 7,568 reports of COVID-19 cases in Pima County and 74,533 in Arizona. Those numbers include cases where people have recovered, as state health officials do not track recoveries. There have now been 1,588 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website […]
Pima Animal Care Center(https://webcms.pima.gov/government/pima_animal_care_center/) is planning and preparing for the July 4 holiday weekend and has tips for how the public can help when they find lost pets. The shelter is currently taking in around 25-45 stray pets every day, but that number is expected to rise. “We are taking in 800 to 1,000 animals each […]
Includes $270 Million To Help Protect Schools During COVID-19 PHOENIX — Following listening sessions with superintendents and school leaders, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman today announced a $270 million plan to help Arizona public schools safely open at the start of the school year, while allowing for remote learning, addressing the achievement gap and
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing today to provide the latest information on COVID-19. The Governor urged Arizonans to take responsible actions to help contain the spread of the virus — […]
After yesterday’s news conference surrounding the tragic in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez and Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus’ offer of resignation, City Manager Michael Ortega has told the Tucson Mayor and City Council that he will not be accepting the Chief’s resignation. The City Manager received support for Magnus from the majority of […]
After offering to step down as Chief of Police this past June 24th during the conference hosted by the Chief and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero regarding the in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, the questions started pouring down, among them, the most important questions was raised; will the City accept his resignation? The News came at […]
TUCSON, Ariz, June 24, 2020 – On Monday, Council Member Santa Cruz viewed body cam footage of the in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, 27, at the hands of Tucson police officers on April 21, 2020. “Adrian was a young Latino father who, in his final moments, pleaded for water, and cried out for his […]






















