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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department reported 16 hiker rescues over the weekend due to extreme heat and advised outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions (officials stress checking weather updates before heading out).

Over the weekend, PCSD's Search and Rescue assisted 16 hikers stranded near Seven Falls during consecutive extreme heat days (including one airlift from Sabino Canyon) and urged hikers to start early with plenty of water and proper clothing.

Pima County is launching a new construction trades apprenticeship program (in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and Southern Arizona Home Builders Association) to offer career pathways for young adults pursuing high-demand building jobs.

Pima Community College reported a 1.34% enrollment increase on the first day of fall classes today, marking its fifth year of growth.

On Monday afternoon, James Moore — a substitute operator on his day off — helped an elderly resident in the Garden District who had fallen and registered a body temperature of 104 degrees; he escorted the resident to his doorway until emergency services arrived.

McCormick Park in midtown now gets updated with new trees, a rebuilt playground, and a community garden funded by city bonds.

Community Gardens of Tucson will host Movies in the Park at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 to highlight the upgrade.

Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 104 and 111°F and lows of 79-85°F are expected in Tucson Metro Area and nearby communities until 8 p.m. Saturday; officials advise scheduling breaks in shaded or air-conditioned spots and rescheduling strenuous outdoor tasks (to avoid heat illness).

The University of Arizona will receive over $30 million to study if giving blood transfusions to trauma patients before they reach a hospital can save lives.

The research will test new methods that may lead to improved emergency care in our community.