Your Southern AZ Coronavirus PM Roundup: COVID-19 Cases Rise to Nearly 13K; Banner Accepting Donations of Medical Gear; Dumb UA Kids Throw Party in Midst of Pandemic; Race for Elias Seat Gets More Crowded
4 HRS AGO - The stories we followed today:
• Pima County had 202 of the state's 1,289 confirmed COVID-19 Expand
4 HRS AGO - The stories we followed today:
• Pima County had 202 of the state's 1,289 confirmed COVID-19 cases.… Collapse
Bisbee Breakfast Club Closes Tucson Locations Until Further Notice
7 HRS AGO - Tucson’s superb breakfast and brunch scene are a little less delicious this week after Bisbee Expand
7 HRS AGO - Tucson’s superb breakfast and brunch scene are a little less delicious this week after Bisbee Breakfast Club announced it would close all Tucson locations due to growing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The closure includes carry-out and curbside pickups and took effect on Tuesday.
“Through no lack of support from you wonderful folks, we've powered through the last few weeks, doing our best to adapt,” the company wrote in a statement released to its Facebook accounts.… Collapse
Banner Health Accepting Donations of Medical Supplies and Protective Equipment
10 HRS AGO - The Banner Health Foundation is accepting donations of medical supplies and personal protective Expand
10 HRS AGO - The Banner Health Foundation is accepting donations of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for use in Banner Health’s Arizona hospitals and medical centers.
Donations can be dropped off, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Banner Health Home office located at 575 E. River Road.… Collapse
Three Local Restaurants Provide Meals for Essential Workers
12 HRS AGO - Prep & Pastry, Commoner & Co. and eegee's have partnered up to deliver donated breakfasts, Expand
12 HRS AGO - Prep & Pastry, Commoner & Co. and eegee's have partnered up to deliver donated breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to grocery store workers throughout Tucson today.
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Valley solar company offers free, voluntary COVID-19 tests for employees - Phoenix Business Journal
17 HRS AGO - Valley solar company offers free, voluntary COVID-19 tests for employees Phoenix Expand
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Tucson Nursing Home Reports 27 COVID-19 Cases
1 DAY AGO - A nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Tucson reported 27 confirmed COVID-19 cases among Expand
1 DAY AGO - A nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Tucson reported 27 confirmed COVID-19 cases among its residents and patients.
Sapphire of Tucson announced the results Monday morning. According to the company, 24 patients and three employees tested positive.… Collapse
Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
1 DAY AGO - Small businesses throughout Arizona looking for some financial assistance during the COVID-19 Expand
1 DAY AGO - Small businesses throughout Arizona looking for some financial assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic can now look to Local First Arizona for help after the nonprofit launched its Small Business Relief Fund on Monday.
Businesses who employ up to three employees and generate less than $250,000 in annual revenue can apply for immediate assistance.… Collapse
Raytheon reaches $1B multiyear deal for missile propulsion systems - Phoenix Business Journal
1 DAY AGO - Raytheon reaches $1B multiyear deal for missile propulsion systems Phoenix Business Expand
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Your Southern AZ Coronovirus Roundup for Saturday, March 28: AZ Cases Rise to 773; 120 Cases in Pima County; Romero Orders Closure of Non-Essential Biz in Tucson and Urges Residents To Stay Home
3 DAYS AGO - A total of 773 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Arizona on Saturday, March 28, according Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A total of 773 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Arizona on Saturday, March 28, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.… Collapse
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Non-essential Pima County employees placed on leave, working from home
6 HRS AGO - Pima County employees deemed non-essential will be asked to stay home from work until Gov. Doug Expand
6 HRS AGO - Pima County employees deemed non-essential will be asked to stay home from work until Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order is lifted, the county announced Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, April 1, employees sent home will be eligible for county and federal pandemic leave.… Collapse
#SceneFromASocialDistance: Getting To Know Your Neighbors
7 HRS AGO - The fear of hunger has driven many to stock up food supplies and, in the worst cases, to hoard. Expand
7 HRS AGO - The fear of hunger has driven many to stock up food supplies and, in the worst cases, to hoard. That hunger for food will most likely be satisfied one way or another.… Collapse
Walmart Rolling Out Infrared Thermometers to Take Employee Temperatures
11 HRS AGO - On Tuesday, Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner announced that the company would take the Expand
11 HRS AGO - On Tuesday, Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner announced that the company would take the temperatures of all its employees as they arrive to work.… Collapse
Consuelo Hernandez Expected to Run for Elias' Seat
13 HRS AGO - There are now two Democratic candidates running for the Pima County Supervisors District 5 seat Expand
13 HRS AGO - There are now two Democratic candidates running for the Pima County Supervisors District 5 seat left vacant after Supervisor Richard Elias died this past Saturday.
Consuelo Hernandez filed a Statement of Interest as well as a Statement of Organization with the Pima County Elections Department on Monday, according to Mary Martinson, elections unit supervisor for Pima County Elections Department.… Collapse
Your Southern AZ Coronavirus PM Update for Monday, March 30: Ducey Orders Statewide Stay-at-Home Order, Closes Schools; Tucson Nursing Home Reports 27 COVID-19 Cases; AZ Confirmed Cases Top 1K
1 DAY AGO - Today in Southern Arizona COVID-19 news:
• Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered a statewide stay-at-home Expand
1 DAY AGO - Today in Southern Arizona COVID-19 news:
• Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered a statewide stay-at-home order beginning at 5 p.m.… Collapse
Adelita Grijalva Announces Bid For Elias' Seat
1 DAY AGO - Tucson Unified School District Board Member Adelita Grijalva announced her intention to run for Expand
1 DAY AGO - Tucson Unified School District Board Member Adelita Grijalva announced her intention to run for the Pima County District 5 seat in a Facebook post this afternoon. The announcement comes days District 5 Supervisor Richard Elias died on Saturday and just a week before the filing deadline to seek the office.
From the FB post:
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Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Update for Monday, March 30: AZ Confirmed Cases Top 1K, 20 Now Dead
1 DAY AGO - The coronavirus has now killed 20 people statewide, including six in Pima County, as of Monday, Expand
1 DAY AGO - The coronavirus has now killed 20 people statewide, including six in Pima County, as of Monday, March 30, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.… Collapse
Congressman Raul Grijalva: "Richard Elias Gave a Shit"
2 DAYS AGO - My family and I were stunned and saddened by the sudden death of our dear brother, Richard Elias.…
Your Southern Arizona Coronavirus PM Roundup: Friday, March 27
4 DAYS AGO - Here are the coronavirus news stories we've been following today:
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TPD Adopts New Policy After Weekend College Party
6 HRS AGO - A University of Arizona senior hosted a house party over the weekend despite the City of Tucson's Expand
6 HRS AGO - A University of Arizona senior hosted a house party over the weekend despite the City of Tucson's call to avoid nonessential gatherings. The party caused a response from the Tucson Police Department, which later released a statement saying they are "ready to enforce social distancing using state statutes, the red tag ordinance or possibly new ordinances with the help of the city attorney and the mayor and council."
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Senior Living Community Asking for Messages of Love During COVID-19 Pandemic
10 HRS AGO - If you’ve recently found yourself trying to stay occupied as you shelter at home, why not send a Expand
10 HRS AGO - If you’ve recently found yourself trying to stay occupied as you shelter at home, why not send a loving message to someone who needs a bit of encouragement?
That’s what Park Senior Villas at La Canada is asking of the Tucson community.… Collapse
You Can Still Get a Library Card Online if You Don't Have One
11 HRS AGO - Schools are closed, restaurants are closed, stores are closed.…
Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Roundup for Tuesday, March 31: 1,289 Confirmed Cases in the State; 24 Now Dead; Ducey Tells Arizonans To Stay Home; School Year Canceled; Nursing Home Outbreak
13 HRS AGO - The coronavirus has now killed 24 people statewide, including six in Pima County, as of Tuesday, Expand
13 HRS AGO - The coronavirus has now killed 24 people statewide, including six in Pima County, as of Tuesday, March 31, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
A total of 1,289 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Arizona.… Collapse
Gov. Ducey Issues 'Stay At Home' Order
1 DAY AGO - Gov. Doug Ducey has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Expand
1 DAY AGO - Gov. Doug Ducey has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arizona have climbed past 1,100.
Under the order, Arizonans are still able to shop for groceries, medical and household needs, and pet supplies. You can also go work, pick up a take-out meal from a restaurant, travel to take care of a family member, friend or pet, and can still go walking, hiking, biking and golfing, provided that you adhere to social distancing guidelines.… Collapse
Courts Announce New Protective Order Process In Response to COVID-19 Emergency
1 DAY AGO - The Pima County Superior Court, Justice Court, and Tucson City Court have moved their procedures Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Pima County Superior Court, Justice Court, and Tucson City Court have moved their procedures for filing protection orders to an online format, due to the COVID-19 health emergency.
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AZ School Closures Extended Through the End of the School Year
1 DAY AGO - Gov. Doug Ducey and State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced this morning that Arizona schools Expand
1 DAY AGO - Gov. Doug Ducey and State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced this morning that Arizona schools would remain closed through the end of the academic year.
Ducey and Hoffman released the following statement:
In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the remainder of the school year.… Collapse
BREAKING: Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias Dead at 61
3 DAYS AGO - Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias died today at age 61.
Elias, a Democrat who has represented Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias died today at age 61.
Elias, a Democrat who has represented District 5 since being appointed to the board in 2002, has been serving as chair of the five-member board.
Justice of the Peace Ray Carroll, who served alongside Elias on the board before declining to seek reelection in 2016, said he respected Elias' commitment and expertise in areas such as healthcare, the environment and housing.
"We had a lot of successes, a lot of disagreements, but we never failed in trying to do our best for our community," Carroll said.… Collapse
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