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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at John F. Kennedy Park on Saturday, Mar. 21 (coinciding with the Tucson Mountain Little League opening ceremonies). Mayor Regina Romero, Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz, and Tucson Parks & Recreation will mark the park's significant upgrades. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photos capture historical images of UFW founders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in Tucson, highlighting their impact on farm worker rights. The collection was noted in a March 18 report and showcases pictures taken over the years. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pima Community College held a ribbon cutting for its new Flexible Industry Training Lab yesterday with Gov. Katie Hobbs & local industry leaders present. The center will begin training students after spring break to build advanced manufacturing skills in our community. KGUN 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Game and Fish Department announced that barn owls at Whitewater Draw recently laid seven eggs *which can range from as few as two to as many as 18* and the father still supplies ample rodents for the growing family. KVOA
- ➤ Local volunteers are working today to remove buffelgrass and protect saguaros across the basin. The annual effort targets several community sites to preserve these native plants. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Tucson reached its first 100-degree day on Thursday afternoon + the triple-digit heat arrived earlier than expected this year. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Planning and Development Services hosts two free workshops on middle housing code changes to guide builders, owners and designers. The in-person session is Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. at Public Works Building+ the virtual session is Thursday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. City of Tucson
- ➤ The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said 68-year-old Sally Ann Farina, last seen March 14, was located safe on March 19 in Tucson. Officials thanked community members (neighbors and volunteers) for assisting the search. KVOA
- ➤ The City of Tucson is installing grates in the Navajo and Cemetery washes today to reduce trash and enhance safety—funded by the Office of Violence Prevention and Intervention and guided by input from the police and local businesses. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A dangerous heat warning is in effect from 11 AM today to 8 PM Sunday over Tucson metro and nearby areas, urging residents and visitors to stay hydrated and avoid heavy outdoor activities. Also, the Wildcats are set to play their first NCAA Tournament game in San Diego today. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former FC Tucson and UA Wildcats soccer coach John Galas died Tuesday, March 17 in Oregon from a rare form of cancer (aged 53). He was known for his passion for coaching local teams and for uniting the soccer community. Tucson Sentinel
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KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo Music Festival
4-10 p.m. — St. Augustine Cathedral — Cost info not provided — Celebrate cultural diversity with vibrant music and local food at this all-day festival.
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Nattali Rize Live in Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Experience a high-energy reggae show with Nattali Rize and her band uniting people through music.
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Pat Benatar Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an iconic pop performance from Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
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Fields IPA Release
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost for drinks varies — Enjoy a refreshing single-hop Mosaic IPA with berry notes and unique can art.
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Stella Standingbear Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Rock — Ticket purchase required — Experience a dynamic concert from Stella Standingbear in a vibrant setting.
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TENWEST IdeaFunding Pitch Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — General Admission available — Catch Southern Arizona's longest running live startup pitch event showcasing innovative ideas.
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Evil Woman - The American ELO Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a spectacular performance by a 12-piece band blending classic rock and pop, just as Jeff Lynne intended.
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Ontario Reign vs. Tucson Roadrunners Game
6-8 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling hockey game featuring a special House Band performance for Grateful Dead Night.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience a lively instrumental jam with Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Beer Release: Albratross - Masters Edition
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Check out the new hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with The Broadway featuring Galaxy, Citra, and Simcoe hops.
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