Good morning, Tucson.

On Monday afternoon, James Moore — a substitute operator on his day off — helped an elderly resident in the Garden District who had fallen and registered a body temperature of 104 degrees; he escorted the resident to his doorway until emergency services arrived.

McCormick Park in midtown now gets updated with new trees, a rebuilt playground, and a community garden funded by city bonds.

Community Gardens of Tucson will host Movies in the Park at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 to highlight the upgrade.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department reported 16 hiker rescues over the weekend due to extreme heat and advised outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions (officials stress checking weather updates before heading out).

Over the weekend, PCSD's Search and Rescue assisted 16 hikers stranded near Seven Falls during consecutive extreme heat days (including one airlift from Sabino Canyon) and urged hikers to start early with plenty of water and proper clothing.

Joe Pagac, a Tucson artist, is planning a mural at the Grant Road underpass and invites locals to suggest vehicle designs.

The feedback session is Friday, Aug. 28 at the Old Pascua Museum - Yaqui Culture Center from 4-6 p.m. with snacks provided.

Pima County is launching a new construction trades apprenticeship program (in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and Southern Arizona Home Builders Association) to offer career pathways for young adults pursuing high-demand building jobs.

Pima Community College reported a 1.34% enrollment increase on the first day of fall classes today, marking its fifth year of growth.

The U of A and Pima County Department of Environmental Quality will provide high school students a free curriculum using live air sensor data to study local pollution and public health.

The program, meeting Arizona and national standards, launches in the 2026-2027 school year — offering hands-on learning in science.

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Tucson USD board discussed school closures and consolidations amid a 23% enrollment drop, with community reviews planned and decisions expected by year end — no specific schools were named.

Crews fixed storm damage so a section of Gates Pass Road between Kinney Road and Via Scaramuzzo reopened; additional work (installing ford walls) is scheduled from Aug.31 to Sept.2 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and drivers should expect minor delays.

Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 104 and 111°F and lows of 79-85°F are expected in Tucson Metro Area and nearby communities until 8 p.m. Saturday; officials advise scheduling breaks in shaded or air-conditioned spots and rescheduling strenuous outdoor tasks (to avoid heat illness).

The University of Arizona will receive over $30 million to study if giving blood transfusions to trauma patients before they reach a hospital can save lives.

The research will test new methods that may lead to improved emergency care in our community.

Banner University Medicine warns residents as monsoon storms kick up dust that may expose people to valley fever—a fungal infection that can cause symptoms similar to the flu, COVID and pneumonia.

Doctors advise consultation if symptoms linger, especially for high-risk individuals (such as immunocompromised patients) and others in the community.