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A business displays a closed sign on Fourth Avenue in Tucson amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Romero orders 'nonessential' businesses to close

Mar 27, 2020 The mayor ordered the Saturday-morning closure of businesses not deemed "essential" in an earlier order from the governor, advising others to follow suit.
A sign along 4th Avenue in Tucson.

Fourth Avenue businesses feeling pinch of coronavirus-related closures

Mar 27, 2020 A discussion with North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association's Fred Ronstadt.
A hand-written sign posted by a business on 4th Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tucson Metro Chamber on outreach for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 A discussion with chamber president Amber Smith.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors meets at the County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Pima County supervisors extend closures to April 10

Mar 27, 2020 Businesses won't face a criminal penalty but can now be fined for violating the closure order.
Deer dancer statue outside of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's administration building.

Coronavirus relief package to send $8 billion to tribes

Mar 27, 2020 The aid would be a "godsend" for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the chairman said.
A farm in Central Arizona.

Food demand is up, but Arizona farmers aren't immune to coronavirus impacts

Mar 26, 2020 Even though grocery store shelves are empty, food supply chains remain strong, for now.
Maquilas line the road in Nogales, Sonora a few miles south of the Mariposa Port of Entry, March 2019.

Sonora maquila industry hopes strong COVID-19 measures ward off closures

Mar 24, 2020 A spokesperson says the industry is hoping anti-coronavirus measures can help keep Nogales' export manufacturing plants running.
From Nogales, Arizona, a view of the city and its border wall with Nogales, Sonora.

Financial impact to Arizona from border closure will be severe

Mar 23, 2020 The administration has said both countries will review whether or not to continue the closure in 30 days.
Douglas, Arizona, 2017.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Mar 20, 2020 Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower

Gov. Ducey expands unemployment access and extends tax deadline in Arizona

Mar 20, 2020 The governor announced Friday the state was loosening unemployment requirements and lining up state and federal tax deadlines.
Martin Fontes installs a take out window in the doorway of Martin's Comida Chingona on March 18, 2020.

Caruso's, other local restaurants counting on takeout and delivery to make it through virus

Mar 19, 2020 Restaurants have few options after Tucson adopted the White House's latests COVID-19 guidelines.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe temporarily closing Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun; Desert Diamond follows suit

Mar 18, 2020 The tribe expects it will take a significant financial hit as it shutters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Rialto Theatre on March 17, when Tucson declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit

Mar 18, 2020 The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Food bank starting 'drive-through' distribution and prepping for increased need

Mar 17, 2020 The organization also says it has increased its hygienic practices and canceled one of its top fundraising events of the year.
The Fox Tucson Theatre's sign on March 17 reads: "The show will go on! See you soon."

Rio Nuevo steps in to save Fox Tucson Theatre, but other downtown projects uncertain

Mar 17, 2020 A drop in sales tax due to the novel coronavirus could hamstring downtown redevelopment, the board chairman said.
VITA tax preparers help Pima County taxpayers in 2018.

Tax prep sessions canceled due to coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020 Locals counting on free help filing will have to go it alone due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

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