Good morning, Tucson.

Most of Tucson’s 100-Acre Wood Bike Park opened Monday, Oct.

19, with 10 miles of trails available for bikers and runners, though the park’s west side (near Black Mountain) remains fenced as asbestos cleanup is underway. City officials said they will complete remediation before reopening that section.

A job fair to support job seekers with disabilities is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct.

27 at the Kino Event Center (2805 E. Ajo Way). Pre-event registration is required for the annual Disability & Rehabilitation Employment Awareness Month event led by local organizations.

Hundreds of Tucsonans lined Speedway Boulevard on Saturday, Oct.

17 for the 'No Kings' rally (a community demonstration) where neighbors voiced their shared views.

Local exterminators say calls for pest control services are up as Tucson residents face more pests—prompting extra service requests across neighborhoods.

UA's Biosphere2 finished building three new walkways in its rain forest biome during the spring 2026 semester, letting students and researchers safely access canopy trees over 70 feet high at the campus.

Amphitheater Public Schools is asking district voters to approve the sale of four closed elementary schools + other properties under Proposition 426 to fund capital expenditures.

TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo recommends closing Hudlow Elementary at 502 N.

Caribe Ave and transferring students to Sewell Elementary at 425 N. Sahuara Ave in August 2027, with daily announcements this week + a press conference on Oct. 27 setting the stage for a board vote in September.

Trains are causing traffic delays near Main and University as cars, including an emergency vehicle, wait in long backups; officials say Downtown Links fixed some crossings while planned improvements under RTA Next will ease the bottlenecks in the future.

Pima County will host the Pathway to Progress Legal Clinic on Nov.

10 to help people seal records, restore civil rights and resolve warrants (applications are due Oct. 21).

Arizona officials will soon draw water from the Colorado River bank — a plan recalled from 1985 when former Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard received a small plastic water bottle that left a lasting impression.

More details will be shared as the project develops.

New restaurant Sisters Restaurant and Bar on Country Club Road offers a unique blend of soft-serve margaritas and pizza near La Rosa, a live music venue.

The venue is open Tuesday through Sunday (and Mondays with shows) and now features an Espresso Martini flavor alongside its signature drinks.