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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson announced its first city-sanctioned safe outdoor sleep site called Star Village to provide a safe space for the unhoused to sleep; the pilot program in Ward 3 will offer mental health support, detox services and employment help and expects its first residents to move in on October 1—neighbors have been informed. City leaders and nonprofit partners say the site aims to help stabilize vulnerable residents while they work toward permanent housing. KGUN 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Aviation when the driver was reportedly impaired — police are gathering more information. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Friday evening at 9:15, police said 35-year-old Emmanuel Loya was shot on the 5200 block of South Champion Stravenue near Rudy Garcia Park and taken to a hospital where he later died—detectives are investigating the case. KOLD News 13
- ➤ Police say Emmanuel Loya, a 35-year-old dropped off at St. Mary's Hospital on Friday night, died after a shooting in the 5200 block of South Champion Stravenue at about 9:15 p.m. — homicide detectives are working the case with no suspects yet. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Two students from Cienega High were arrested Friday after a student said a peer showed a gun on campus—police reported the arrests for charges including minor in possession of a firearm and disrupting an educational institution, with another student reportedly involved earlier in the week. Arizona Daily Star
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona boosts Tucson’s economy by running two programs—Center for Innovation and Tech Launch Arizona—that help turn ideas into businesses. The university has launched 164 startups since 1984 and now supports 70—80 companies that drive local growth. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arizona said it expects a 20% drop in new student enrollment for fall when classes start tomorrow because fewer out-of-state and international students are applying. The university will use a new enrollment strategy—focusing on academic outcomes and retention to address the shortfall. Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson is experiencing one of its driest monsoons on record — the low rainfall follows the driest August to March period since records began in 1895, and experts say monsoon storms only provide short bursts of localized groundwater recharge. They also note that winter rains, which saturate dry soils more slowly, are more important for refilling the aquifer amid the ongoing megadrought. Arizona Daily Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tribal leaders from the Hopi, Navajo and San Juan Southern Paiute are urging lawmakers to pass the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, a plan that will devote $5 billion—enough to build a pipeline, pump stations and storage systems—to deliver Colorado River water to their reservations. They say the deal will fix decades of exclusion and help secure safe water for homes, farms and ceremonies while new river rules come in 2026. Arizona Daily Star
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Beer & Crafts Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
6-8 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Crafts from $5-$15 — Enjoy a creative evening of beer and hands-on projects for all ages.
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Kent’s Jewelry, Lapidary, Tool & Supply Show
All day — Kent's Tools Jewelry and Lapidary Tools & Supplies — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of gemstones and tools at Tucson's premier lapidary event.
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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Arizona Wildcats Football
7:30-9 p.m. — Arizona Stadium — Cost not listed — Arizona welcomes Hawaii for their first home game of the season.
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Los Yesterdays Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $20-$35 + fees — Experience the soulful sounds of Chicano music with Los Yesterdays at Hotel Congress.
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Salvador Duran Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hotel Congress Plaza — Free entry — Salvador Duran returns to close out Club Congress Weekend with a vibrant performance.
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Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge while enjoying tasty brews and win prizes for top teams.
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Jerry Seinfeld Stand-Up Show
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Tucson Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of America's premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, with his latest stand-up routine.
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Indie Fest at Rialto Theatre
7-10 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — General Admission — Discover local indie music with performances from a variety of exciting bands.
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A Tale of Two Tunas
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Natural Grocers — Free entry — Explore delicious plant-based cooking alternatives during a free cooking demo.
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Ottmar Liebert Performance
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Reserved seating — Experience an intimate evening with renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert in a no-opening-act format.
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