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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The I Am You 360 small home experience is set to open Tucson’s first green, energy-efficient tiny home community with nine homes and a community center to support young adults aging out of foster care and address homelessness in Pima County. Residents will move in on May 4 or May 11, and the facility will offer behavioral health support—turning a long-held vision into a local solution. KOLD News 13
- ➤ On May 1, the Assistance League of Tucson will rebrand as Viva Pima as it drops its national affiliation and updates its image to better reflect local community values. The nonprofit—active since 1959—runs a thrift store on Alvernon Way and will reinvest all local funds to support programs while celebrating with a reopening at its thrift store. Arizona Public Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Adrian Lopez-Aparicio (40) from Mexico was sentenced to 41 months in prison on April 24th after pleading guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute following his arrest on October 3rd when he was found with 20,000 pills in Tucson. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a Silver Alert to find vulnerable 86-year-old Rana Dutta in Tucson and urged residents to report any sightings to authorities. KVOA
- ➤ Officers from Operations Division South arrived on April 26 at 10:30 p.m. near West Corona Road and South Missiondale Road where 39-year-old Jose Luis Fierro was found unconscious and declared dead—detectives are now investigating the fatal altercation and asking anyone with information to come forward. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Readers shared their top 10 must-visit spots in Tucson, highlighting historic San Xavier Mission, local shops, museums, and outdoor escapes like Mount Lemmon—each one offering a unique experience for visitors. Downtown Tucson
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Gootter-Jensen Foundation will hold its 20th annual fundraising gala next month at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson to support its work in fighting sudden cardiac death—funding research, distributing AEDs, and studying natural treatments. The event will include a speech by UA Sarver Heart Center’s Associate Director Dr. Jil C. Tardiff and focuses on expanding life-saving heart health studies. Arizona Daily Star
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Men's Tennis earned the No. 10 seed and will host a NCAA Regional for the third straight season — the team opens on Friday against Denver — while Arizona Women's Tennis will travel to Charlottesville to play Illinois at 7 a.m., marking back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time since 2010-2011. KVOA
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1-2:30 p.m. — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Explore cutting-edge telescope technology and how it helps us look deep into the universe.
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Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
1-1:30 p.m. or 3-3:30 p.m. — Steward Observatory (University of Arizona) — Admission required — Explore cutting-edge telescope technology that shapes our understanding of the universe.
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1-1:30 p.m. / 3-3:30 p.m. — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Discover how groundbreaking engineering creates the world's largest telescope mirrors at this exclusive lab tour.
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PNMT Cervical Spine Workshop
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness — $445, $405 early bird — Enhance your skills in problem-solving neck pain for massage therapy with hands-on experience.
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Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus 85th Anniversary Weekend
2-3:30 p.m. — Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus — $85 fee includes multiple events — Celebrate 85 years of music with an open house and reception honoring Dr. Julian Ackerley.
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Morrissey Concert
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Centennial Hall UA — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic frontman of The Smiths in a night of indie rock and Britpop nostalgia.
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Between The Buried And Me Concert
7-9 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening with musical storytelling that blurs the line between dreams and reality.
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Chris Isaak Concert
7-9 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Tickets from $60 — Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Chris Isaak at a renowned local venue.
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Barnaby and the Butcher Concert
7-11 p.m. — St. Philip's Plaza — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of dark country and bluesy Americana with Barnaby and the Butcher.
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Martin Sexton Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — $38 — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Martin Sexton at this intimate venue in Tucson.
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