Good morning, Tucson.

Fresh Start Expo will be held on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer free legal help with warrant resolution, voting rights restoration, and marijuana expungement petitions + additional resources including health care, housing, education, and supervised activities for kids.

Tucson residents now can vote on new home design plans submitted for the Middle Housing Design Competition to add diverse housing options.

The online survey is open and votes must be cast by Thursday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. to help select designs that fit neighborhood character.

Marana's Fall Festival will take place this Saturday at Marana Heritage River Park from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring nine carnival rides, food vendors + live music, pumpkin carving, a Mutton Bustin' contest at 5:30 p.m., and a Hocus Pocus showing at sunset.

Pima County is considering selling a 56-acre plot near Sunset Road and I-10 for a new Costco store if negotiations are approved.

A letter of intent and a June appraisal (valued at $15 million) guide the development plan.

Tucson held its largest Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Monday on Pascua Yaqui tribal land at the Richey Resource Center field, featuring live music, dancing, workshops and a donation drive for a community in Sonora.

Organizers, now operating as a nonprofit, said the event helped local Native people feel seen and heard.

Pima Community College is launching its new Bachelor of Arts in Education program today to help ease Tucson’s teacher shortage.

The affordable program offers dual certification in elementary and special education and requires interested students to attend an information session, complete an application, and meet with an advisor.

Arizona’s new road law took effect on Sept.

12, treating lane splitting as reckless driving and raising fines for repeat distracted drivers. It updates boot fees and mandates a valid motorcycle license for registration renewal starting Jan. 1 to boost traffic safety + reduce risky moves on roads.

Tribal leaders set up a temporary operations center near the border after contractors did not show on Indigenous Peoples Day to remove sacred saguaros from their land.

They say the federal plan to clear the cacti for a border wall disrespects their traditions & sovereignty.

Local breast cancer survivor will share her story at U of A town hall soon + community members may hear firsthand about her journey.

The University of Arizona men's basketball team defeated University of San Francisco 93-69 at McKale Center on Tuesday, Oct.

13 with standout freshman Caleb Holt scoring 17 points + establishing early dominance. The Wildcats will next face San Diego State on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in McKale Center.

The Wildcats beat the San Francisco Dons 93+69 in an exhibition game on Oct.

13 in Tucson that opened their home season.