“'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".
Tucson nurse: Medical staff asked to reuse protective gear to preserve supply
A local nurse says equipment like N95 masks and face shields aren't in abundant supply.
Domestic abuse center, 'more important than ever,' remains open in Tucson
The CEO of Emerge! says they've adapted to the pandemic to maintain services for people who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Crisis line sees increase in calls during COVID-19 pandemic
Tucson’s Hope Inc. encourages people who are alone and experiencing anxiety to take advantage of calling their Warm Line.
Want to delay your emissions test in Arizona? Only if you're 65+
ADEQ says they're working to reduce risk during emissions testing, and that clean air helps us all, including those with COVID-19.
Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak
Sister Jose Women's Center has suspended some activities and closed its shelter to new residents but is still providing food.
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 police chief on enforcing stay-at-home order
Chief Chris Magnus also explains precautions in place to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Romero orders 'nonessential' businesses to close
The mayor ordered the Saturday-morning closure of businesses not deemed "essential" in an earlier order from the governor, advising others to follow suit.
Tucson coronavirus test kit case wasn't a burglary
The perceived audacity of the presumed crime drew outrage and national coverage.
City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit
The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus
Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.
"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.
Opponents speak out at hearing on bringing F-35 fighter jet to Tucson
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is being considered as a possible home for the new aircraft. Some say will bring too much noise to Tucson's skies.
Tucson Festival of Books canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers said around a third of authors had canceled their attendance at the annual festival.
