Tucson Weekly - News & Opinion

High School Sports Are Coming Back Next Month

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:16:00 GMT

The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s executive board approved the fall 2020 interscholastic athletics calendar during a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The AIA board voted for a staggered athletics season based on the information received from AIA member schools through a July online survey.…

With Razor-Thin Margin, Oro Town Town Council Remains Undecided

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:49:00 GMT

The early primary election results published on Tuesday evening showed a neck-and-neck race between the five candidates seeking three seats on the Oro Valley Town Council.…

Now Stream This: A Rock Magazine Documentary and a Big Dumb Dog Highlight Latest at The Loft

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:30:00 GMT

This week at the Loft Cinema, four new streaming options to go with the many fine films currently available on their site.

During the pandemic, you can assist The Loft by not only streaming films, but donating while their physical doors remain closed.…

Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Thursday, Aug. ...

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:13:00 GMT

The number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 183,000 as of Thursday, Aug. 5, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Pima County had seen 17,293 of the state’s 183,647 confirmed cases.

A total of 4,002 Arizonans had died after contracting COVID-19, according to the Aug. 6 report.…

Check Up

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Pima County increases COVID testing and tracing Receiving a COVID-19 test in Tucson is now as simple as scheduling an appointment online, driving to a local center and taking 10 minutes to administer the test. While the public conciousness is full of scary stories about the testing process, nasal swabs are pain free, and during a recent test, only resulted in some watery eyes and a tickle.…

No Account

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Federal banking law hinders a blossoming industry Despite cannabis being legal in some form in a majority of these United States (33 so far), business owners face an uphill battle due to the flower's felonious status as a narcotic on par with heroin at the federal level. As a result, the proprietor of your local state-sanctioned MMJ dispensary deals with discriminatory banking regulations and an archaic tax code that hinders growth and reinvestment into business and community.…

Southern Arizona Weekly COVID-19 Roundup

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

What we've covered this week THE LOCAL NUMBERS. The number of Arizona's confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 179,000 as of Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.…

The Skinny

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

TOO EARLY FOR HALLOWEEN Trailing in the polls, Sen. Martha McSally tries on an ill-fitting moderate and pragmatic persona Sen. Martha McSally has been trying to squeeze back into her "pragmatic problem solver" persona, but it's an ill fit. McSally rose on the Senate floor to give a couple of recent speeches urging her colleagues to extend the extra $600 in unemployment benefits that out-of-work Americans have been receiving during the pandemic.…

Danehy

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

After battling off a demon succubus, Tom has a lot to think about The other night, without permission from my subconscious and in direct violation of my 40-plus years of adherence to my marital vows, I think I was about to have mind sex with a succubus. This succubus (at the behest of Donald Trump's new favorite doctor) came from Africa, but she/it didn't look anything like Lupita Nyong'o or Iman, which would certainly help if one were in the succubus business.…

Border Patrol Detains Dozens at No More Deaths Camp

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:30:00 GMT

On Friday, July 31, armed border patrol agents entered a No More Deaths camp near Arivaca and detained an estimated 30 undocumented migrants in what the humanitarian aid organization is describing as a “military style raid.” The encounter occurred after a series of escalations between the two organizations, and the detained migrants’ whereabouts are currently unknown.

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RIP, Newspaperman Pete Hamill: A Taste of His Work from Tom Miller's 'Revenge of the Saguaro'

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:58:00 GMT
Pete Hamill, a journalist, novelist, essayist, editor and educator, died today at age 85.…

After a Year of Investigation, the Border Patrol Has Little to Say About Agents’ Misogynistic ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:30:00 GMT
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.…

COVID-19 Spreading Through Tucson State Prison

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of all incarcerated people housed inside the Whetstone Unit of the Tucson state prison complex have tested positive for COVID-19, the Arizona Department of Corrections announced Tuesday evening.

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Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Wednesday, Aug. ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:28:00 GMT
The number of Arizona’s confirmed novel coronavirus cases topped 182,000 as of Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Pima County had seen 16,964 of the state’s 182,203 confirmed cases.

A total of 3,932 Arizonans had died after contracting COVID-19, according to the Aug. 5 report.

Arizona hospitals remain under pressure although the number of patients has declined from a peak last month.…

Claytoonz: Why, Covid, Why?

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:39:00 GMT
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AZ Primary 2020: Pima County Constables Races Show Bernal Ahead and Ferguson Behind

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:16:00 GMT

A handful of Pima County constable positions are up for grabs this year, and the primary election’s early results are revealing who will be the elected officials delivering court papers and handling evictions throughout Pima County.

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AZ Primary 2020: In State Legislative Races, Incumbents Beating Challengers

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:26:00 GMT
In the competitive primaries in state legislative districts, incumbents held off challengers.

These early returns represent the early ballots that were tabulated as of today.…

AZ Primary 2020: Oro Valley Council Race Too Close To Call

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:09:00 GMT

There are three seats up for grabs on the Oro Valley Town Council, early returns show all five candidates are neck-and-neck.

Harry “Mo” Greene has the highest percentage of votes, with 20.38 percent and 5,746 votes, council member Steve Solomon is second with 20.28 percent and 5,717 votes, Tim Bohen is third with 20.11 percent and 5,670 votes, and council member Bill Rodman and Bill Garner are trailing behind with 19.81 and 19.41 percent, respectively (5,584 and 5,472 votes).

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AZ Primary 2020: Jackie Craig Takes Early Lead in Marana Council Race

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:05:00 GMT

Long-time Marana Mayor Ed Honea is unopposed as he seeks another term but a political newcomer has jumped out to a lead in the race for two council seats.

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Primary 2020: Heinz Looking To Knock Out Incumbent Valadez in District 2 Board of Supes Race; ...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:01:00 GMT
In what could be the local upset of the night, Pima County Supervisor Ramon Valadez is losing to challenger Matt Heinz, a former state lawmaker and current emergency room doctor.…