Good morning, Tucson.

The Boys + Girls Club of Tucson's Steve Daru Clubhouse will receive $685,000 for renovations, including a new basketball gym and scoreboard, after Angel Charity for Children awarded the 2026 Impact and Opportunity Grant.

The upgrades will create needed space for its growing membership.

Dan Marries’ inaugural car wash raised nearly $30,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona on Friday, March 6 at Chuze Fitness (Grant and Craycroft).

Dozens of volunteers spent 10 hours washing over 250 vehicles with help from local donations.

Hundreds of Tucsonans gathered at Hope in the Park last Friday to support the unsheltered community, and the event remained open until 2 p.m. as locals joined together to offer assistance.

A family of four was displaced after their two-story home caught fire in the 2300 block of West Calle Joya de Ventura on Friday, Mar.

6 at 2:05 p.m.; crews contained the blaze by 2:26 p.m. and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

Tucson’s tech scene is shifting as artificial intelligence speeds innovation in defense programs and fuels startup growth at hubs like Tech Parks Arizona (which hosts 100 companies and 6,000 knowledge workers).

New water regulations also shape plans for future expansion.

Restoration on San Xavier Mission’s facade continues this winter as scaffolding covers the 230-year-old church while crews remove harmful concrete to reveal its original details; the work, led by Timothy Lewis and Matilde Rubio and funded by Patronato San Xavier, is set to complete by Easter.

Drivers in Tucson reported that gas prices rose sharply near downtown, with some stations increasing from $2.50 to nearly $2.95 in a few days.

Prices remain below the local average though they reflect trends from global oil market changes.

Judge Dewain Fox ordered state lawmakers to devise a new funding system for school construction and maintenance within eight months after ruling that the current approach was unconstitutional, and he issued a 90-day pause for appeal + the measure follows years of underfunding that have strained school facilities.

Palo Verde High Magnet School proposed a three-year pilot plan to switch to a four-day week, extending classes from 8:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and using Fridays for academic support, credit recovery, and internships (community feedback is expected).

At Tucson Medical Center’s hospice facility on the Eastside, roughly 75 volunteers support patients by cleaning, stocking linens and providing bedside comfort.

Harpist Jan Afonso visits weekly and uses her harp to bring soothing music — a reminder of hope — to ease stress for patients and families.

Dr. Payam Zamani has opened a new MY DR NOW clinic (located at Fry’s Shopping Center in Oro Valley) that offers primary care, pediatrics, women's health and other services with extended hours and walk-in visits.

The clinic accepts all insurances and posts prices online to ensure no surprises.

Youth hockey in Tucson struggled when the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show ended ice availability at Tucson Arena from Jan.

28 to Feb. 15, forcing the Junior Roadrunners to seek practice time outside town. Plans for the Mosaic Quarter Iceplex will offer more ice when completed by spring next year.

TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half-Marathon

Half-Marathon — 8 a.m. — Oro Valley, AZ — Entry fee required — Experience an exciting day of running at the Arizona Distance Classic.

Tucson Roadrunners vs. Henderson Silver Knights

6:30 PM — Tucson Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the exciting showdown as the Roadrunners face off against the Silver Knights.

Rodney Crowell: Airline Highway Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Cost TBA — Experience a night of award-winning country music from the legendary Rodney Crowell.

Anthony Gomes Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $22+ — Experience Anthony Gomes electrifying the stage with his powerful blues and rock performance.

Hubbell Trading Post at the Tucson Festival of Books

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — The University of Arizona — Free entry — Witness author Gregg in conversation about his latest book ANTIHERO at the Tucson Festival of Books.

Jazz Jam Session

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of improvisational jazz with local musicians and a guest multi-instrumentalist.

El Royale Beer Release

3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Limited edition beer release — Celebrate the launch of a tropical Mai-Tai inspired hazy IPA with pineapple and coconut flavors.

Wednesday Team Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your wits and enjoy drinks while competing for fun prizes in a vibrant atmosphere.

The Wildwoods Live

7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $18-$28 + fees — Enjoy a lively evening with The Wildwoods from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Monster Jam

March 20th-22nd — Tucson Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action and amazing stunts at this exciting show.