Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Tucson.
FidoAlert is a free service that helps pet owners in Tucson get text alerts when a pet goes missing so neighbors can help recover them.
Owner registration includes emergency contacts and a QR-coded collar tag to boost the chance of reuniting pets with their families.
A fundraiser to help community volunteer Yvonne Olivia, who is recovering from a stroke, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept.
19 at Sea of Glass Center for the Arts. The event will offer live music from local performers, food trucks, and a raffle to raise money for her medical bills.
Chorost & Co. opened its first brick-and-mortar store at the corner of Craycroft & River in the Catalina Foothills Friday.
It offers luxury watches, jewelry, and trade-ins with brands like Tiffany, Bulgari, and Rolex.
Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa’am will open Nov.
15 in Tucson with a 163,000 sqft property featuring a gaming floor, eateries plus cultural art that reflects Pascua Yaqui heritage; the facility will create about 500 jobs and boost local economic growth.
Legendary actor William Shatner headlines the 17th annual Tucson Comic-Con running through Sunday at the Tucson Convention Center, drawing local enthusiasts to a celebrated tradition.
Casino Del Sol is hosting the Colors of the Stone Fall Gem Show through Sunday with over 300 exhibits of gemstones+jewelry, beads, minerals, artisan handcrafts, textiles, tools and creative supplies; the free event welcomes community visitors at the casino.
Federal regulators granted final approval for the Hermosa critical minerals mine to expand onto U.S. Forest Service land in the Patagonia Mountains (a move that may boost local development).
The City of Tucson will host two open houses for residents to review plans for Fairview Avenue improvements from Grant Road to Wetmore Road.
One event is Sept 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flowing Wells High School and the other is Sept 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The National Park Service is proposing changes to ease bike and e-bike access in national parks by letting park superintendents decide on the need for public input.
Local cyclists can submit feedback on the proposal until Nov. 2.
Sonoran Restaurant Week kicks off in Tucson today as local restaurants offer special menus and affordable deals for diners.
The event gives residents a chance to try new flavors & support local businesses through the week.
El Jefe Cat Café holds interactive cat events on several upcoming dates, including Cat Bingo on Sunday (Sept.
6, 13, 20, 27), Sound Bath Group Meditation on Friday, Sept. 11, and Yoga with Cats on Sunday, Sept. 13 and 27 in its three-story space featuring over 40 rescue cats.
Mica Mountain recorded a shutout win with a 30-0 score against Canyon del Oro on Sept.
4 in Tucson, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter & moving to a 2-0 undefeated season record.
Main Gate Square prepares for U of A football's season opener this Saturday night at Casino Del Sol Stadium when Arizona football faces Northern Arizona University.
Nearby businesses like Frog & Firkin and Rally House will host watch parties and tailgate sessions along University Boulevard for fans celebrating game day.
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