Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
Good morning, Tucson.
An illegal campfire on Mount Lemmon sparked the 429 Fire early Friday, July 4 and U.S. Forestry crews responded at 9:45 a.m. to extinguish it in 15 minutes while citing a suspect for unauthorized campfire and activity in a closed area who may face jail time.
Twenty people from 18 countries took the Oath of Allegiance at Saguaro National Park on July 4 as part of the Independence Day celebration.
William Nigira, who waited 10 years for citizenship, celebrated his birthday and became American—his family and friends watched with pride.
Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Judge Kristin Schriner to the Pima County Superior Court on Thursday to fill the spot left by retired Judge James Marner.
She brings 15-year experience from her role as a court commissioner on the juvenile bench and from working as counsel at the Attorney General's Office.
Tucson Parks and Recreation announced that its annual summer track and field and road races will be held, with track events taking place at Drachman Stadium every Tuesday until July 22 and road races scheduled for Thursdays at various parks until July 31.
Registration for track events will begin at 6:30 p.m.—road race registration will open at 5:30 p.m. with races starting at 6 p.m., and ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event.
The framing of Tucson's Mosaic Quarter Iceplex is now visible from I-10 near Kino Parkway as construction begins on a privately funded sports and entertainment complex exclusively for the University of Arizona men's club hockey team (which will host student events).
It will be completed in early 2027 as part of phase I of Mosaic Quarter (which also includes a large indoor sports hub).
FC Tucson beat Ventura County Fusion 2—1 at Kino North Stadium on Thursday night and took control with goals from Paul Caliari and forward Lukas Gonzalez.
The win keeps FC Tucson atop the division as they prepare to face Capo FC in Irvine on Wednesday.
Brunch with Clio at Monterey Court
11 a.m. — Monterey Court — Donation requested — Enjoy a brunch concert featuring Clio as part of outdoor community activities for active adults over 50.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90-minute tour — Steward Observatory — Admission details not specified — Discover the engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their role in astronomical research.
Sixpence None the Richer Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — GA Standing, 21+ Only — Experience an evening of melodic tunes with Sixpence None the Richer.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
90 minutes — Steward Observatory — $ — Discover the innovative engineering and optical technology behind the world’s largest telescope mirrors.
Ally Venable Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — All sales are final — Experience the electrifying Texas blues-rock vibes of Ally Venable and her exceptional guitar skills.
Of Montreal Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — Tickets available — Experience the innovative sounds of Of Montreal performing tracks from their landmark album, The Sunlandic Twins.
Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an instrumental jam session with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
Contradance with Kismet and Randy Hobbs
1:30-5 p.m. — Southern Arizona Dance Center — $10 entry ($5 under 25) — Experience an evening filled with energetic contra dance and live music.
Public Mirror Lab Tours
90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover cutting-edge engineering and technologies behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.
Wavves Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Experience the energetic sounds of Wavves live in Tucson.
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