Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Tucson.
Three people were arrested after a protest at the immigration building turned violent when some individuals vandalized nearby businesses and assaulted security personnel—power washers later removed graffiti from the building while police continued investigating the incident.
Baltazar Quintero-Bueno was sentenced to seven years in jail by Pima County Superior Court for his role in a major fentanyl trafficking operation—he pleaded guilty after 73.3 pounds of fentanyl pills and multiple firearms were found and he must pay $4,500 to each state fund.
Congressional candidate Daniel Hernandez said that on June 12 shots were fired near his Tucson home, where his campaign headquarters is based, and that one of his staffers’ vehicles was hit as bullet casings were found in the area+ Tucson police are investigating the incident with no arrests made so far.
Four people were charged Wednesday after shots were fired at an undercover officer’s car in North Stone — East Fort Lowell as detectives charged 19-year-old Hassan Omar Kassim, 20-year-old Jaquvon Terell Poe, 18-year-old Daniel Cardenas and 19-year-old Alexandra Brooke Wisdom while the officer was unharmed.
A former Pima County supervisor has been banned from all University of Arizona property after being charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault.
La Rosa, a new entertainment venue at 800 N.
Country Club Road, will open in October and has released its first wave of concerts & events. The schedule includes Orkesta Mendoza on Oct. 10, Calexico on Oct. 17, and Carl Bernstein on Nov. 2 along with many other local and international acts.
The University of Arizona got rid of a $177 million deficit without raising tuition and shared a plan for student success, research, and community help during a meeting with the Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday.
The plan deals with issues like fewer international students and tougher federal grants and includes a $20 million gift for study abroad.
For decades, Tucson rarely hit 110° but since 2000 it has become common—temperatures now reach that mark earlier in the year and are forecast to hit 110° this weekend.
Pima County opened its new 39,000 square foot Northwest Service Center on Miracle Mile yesterday — replacing a former bowling alley — to provide county health and workforce development services for high-risk 85705 residents, while vaccinations will be available on July 7 amid a nearby measles outbreak.
Los Tigres del Norte - La Loteria Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre — Tickets on sale now — Experience the vibrant sounds of Los Tigres del Norte live in concert.
Song For My Father: The Music of Horace Silver
4:30-11:59 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$30 plus fees — Celebrate Father’s Day with an all-star band performing classic jazz tunes in tribute to Horace Silver.
All Day Happy Hour at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy discounted drinks every Monday during happy hour.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
— Jun 17-19 — Sporting Chance Center — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enjoy a high-intensity youth camp focused on skill development and character building.
Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills with friends and win gift card prizes in a lively downtown atmosphere.
That Arena Rock Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — All Ages — Get ready to rock out at this high-energy arena show in Tucson.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — Free entry — Explore the innovative technology behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their impact on astronomy.
Viva Victoria! Benefit Concert featuring Mariachi Cobre
8 p.m. — Casino Del Sol — Cost TBA — Enjoy a vibrant evening of music as Mariachi Cobre celebrates over 50 years of cooperation and cultural showcase.
The Matrix Movie Potluck Pool Party
12-6 a.m. — 1510 W Liddell Dr, Tucson, AZ — Potluck style — Enjoy a summer pool party while watching The Matrix trilogy under the stars.
Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Cost varies — Explore cutting-edge technology behind giant telescope mirrors pushing the boundaries of astronomy.
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