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A closeup of a sign posted on a storefront in Tucson notifies customers of limited occupancy because of COVID-19.

Arizonans facing drop in unemployment benefits with expiration of federal dollars

A discussion with KJZZ Radio's Katherine Davis-Young.
Tucson teachers led a car rally on July 22, 2020 to protest reopening schools without sufficient state guidance and safety benchmarks.

Back to school, one step at a time

Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.
People stand under the Campbell Avenue bridge to watch the Rillito run after a monsoon storm, July 23, 2020. Rains cooled the city, and helped finish the job putting out the Bighorn Fire.

Daily news roundup: Back-to-school plans, Arizona COVID-19 deaths pass 3,000

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 23.
Tumamoc Hill may close if more of its visitors don't wear masks, the university said.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more walkers don't wear masks

At least 60% of people exercising need to cover their faces if the popular walking spot is to stay open.
Gov. Doug Ducey at a July 23 media update on the state's coronavirus response.

Arizona school year still on track, with promises of 'benchmarks' for classroom return

Gov. Doug Ducey extended the closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters and water parks.
Beaches in San Carlos and Guaymas, Sonora, are set to reopen to locals and tourists by July 25, 2020.

Some Sonoran beaches set to reopen by this weekend

Despite pushback from state health authorities, some places like San Carlos plan to reopen beaches with some restrictions.
A University of Arizona briefing on plans for the fall semester, July 23.

University of Arizona officially announces in-person classes

Officials said that could change if COVID-19 spikes.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

UA expands antibody test

Participants can also opt in to yearlong immunity study.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

Daily news roundup: Tucson approves budget, police funding, state sets unemployment record

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 22.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers

Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.
Newspaper classified listings.

Weekly Arizona unemployment numbers set another record

First-time and continuing claims maintain their climb in Arizona.
A sign outside of the Tucson Convention Center.

Tucson OKs convention center as possible COVID-19 field hospital

The City Council approved a standby plan for up to 250 coronavirus patients if hospitals run out of room.

Daily news roundup: Coronavirus hospitalizations down, teachers protest school reopenings

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 21.

Arizona records 134 more deaths from coronavirus, hospitalizations go down

ICU bed occupancy and ventilator use due to COVID-19 was about the same or slightly lower than the day before, the state said.
Teachers are protesting the return to in-person instruction due to what they say is inadequate guidance or consideration of risk by state officials.

Tucson educators protest school reopening during pandemic

Organizers say it's not safe to return to the classroom.
Studies show pets help people maintain good mental health during periods of isolation.

Pets play special role for people coping with pandemic

Experts say people living with pets cope better with feelings of isolation and loneliness.

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