Good morning, Tucson.

The 25th Cyclovia event will turn 2.25 miles of streets car free on Sunday, Oct.

25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It connects South Tucson and Downtown — a route filled with food trucks, activities, and community partners.

Workers paving a midtown street discovered historic World War II-era trolley tracks on 17th Street between Stone Avenue and 6th Avenue during the Tucson Delivers Better Streets program.

City officials photographed the tracks and will pave over them to preserve Old Pueblo history for future reference.

Star columnist Tim Steller is among eight Tucsonans set to be honored at the Civic Champions awards dinner on Wednesday (Aug.

12) at Hacienda del Sol.

Nathan Dean (12) of Marana qualified for the Pokémon World Championships after winning local tournaments at Tucson Games and Gadgets at Tucson Premium Outlets.

He will compete in San Francisco from August 28 to 30 with his family's support.

The City of Tucson reopened a stretch of Grant Road between Fairview and the I-10 underpass last week, bringing new customers to Blessed Coffee (a local favorite).

The business now expects increased foot traffic as the holiday season nears.

A silkie chicken named Banana became a local icon on Monday when Dutch Bros at 22nd and Alvernon released a special sticker that sold out by 10 a.m. Banana visits daily for pup cups with her owner, drawing long lines and delighting staff and customers.

Arizona public schools ban treats with 11 chemical additives + food dyes during the school day under the Healthy Schools Act to promote healthier student snacks and celebrations.

Sunday night, a powerful monsoon storm damaged roads and left debris in Santa Cruz County, and officials urge drivers to exercise caution when traveling through affected areas (including Route 86 between mile markers 110 and 129).

Firefighters half contained a lightning-sparked wildfire that burned 67 acres near Finger Ridge in the Santa Catalina Mountains after it ignited on Aug.

7; Finger Rock Trail has reopened with no structures at risk (officials warned that heavy rain could trigger flooding in the burn area).

On March 28, the Tucson Zero Waste event saw over 490 vehicles drop off items for recycling & reuse, with community partners collecting electronics, books, flags, and bikes; the next event is slated for November 7.

The City of Tucson has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund to award microgrants (up to $5,000) to youth-led climate projects that help make Tucson more sustainable.

Youth can join a workshop on Aug. 13 and apply by Oct. 15 with office hours available through October.

Starting Sunday, Aug.

16, Sun Tran, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle will adjust routes and schedules to improve service, including new stop locations, merged express routes, and a revised boarding point for Route 10 passengers (check posted maps and the Transit App for details).

State inspectors documented 11 deficiencies at an Artemis Adolescent Healing Center near Marana on May 7 and May 8, finding that the facility provided care beyond its licensed scope.

The center, licensed for up to 10 adolescents, agreed to pay $1,500 in fines and said it will revise safety protocols (including incident reporting and daily staff meetings).

Anthony Green Live in Tucson

6:00-8:30 PM — La Rosa — Ticket info available — Experience the powerful vocals and personal narratives of Anthony Green in an intimate venue.