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The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Casino del Sol closing for the holidays

The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.
A locker door is visible in the foreground as a student walks in the distance at Marana High School in September 2019.

Education notebook: Public school funding jeopardized, UA expands reach

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
The state says health care workers are at the top of the priority list for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Pima County preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The first wave of vaccines could arrive in a few weeks and will go first to health care workers and people on congregate settings.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Campaign spending breaks records, COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 4.
A sticker on the ground notifies customers where to stand in order to maintain social distancing at Sam Levitz Furniture Warehouse. May 2020.

How long does it take to spread COVID-19? Health experts say it depends

Arizona saw another sharp rise in cases Friday as Tucson's citywide curfew begins.

News roundup: No new major COVID restrictions from governor, hospitals approaching capacity

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 3.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.
Author Marilyn Heins, as depicted in by artists Dave Fitzsimmons in her book "A Traveler's Guide to Geriatrica".

"A Traveler’s Guide to Geriatrica: A Journey into the Changing Land of Aging”

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why Tucson's "Dancing Man" does what he does; Chris Dashiell looks at three standout selections from the virtual Tucson Cine Mexico Film Festival; and the unlikely return of the drive-in theatre.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
A sign outside the east entrance to Banner University Medicine directing visitors and patients to the emergency room.

Banner Health predicts full hospitals in one week

Facilities will exceed capacity soon as COVID-19 surges.
Sen. Mark Kelly is sworn into office by Vice President Mike Pence on Dec. 2, 2020. Kelly was joined by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Mark Kelly sworn in as senator, casts first vote

Two days after the election results became official, Arizona got a new U.S. senator.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on April 23, 2020.

Tucson mayor and City Council approve mandatory curfew

The nightly curfew will take effect on Friday evening at 10 p.m.
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: State breaks single-day case count record, UA secures online university

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 1.
Mayor Regina Romero meets with reporters minutes before being sworn into office. December 2, 2019

Tucson mayor recommends mandatory curfew

The City Council will meet Tuesday to vote on a curfew and economic relief.
Dr. Jill Jim - executive director of the Navajo Nation Department of Health

Dr. Jill Jim named a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board

Executive Director of Navajo Nation Department of Health
Organic marijuana being grown at an Arizona farm for processing into medical marijuana.

Arizona county prosecutors join in dropping pot charges

The move comes in response to Prop 207 passage

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