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What became of two Tucson restaurants after the pandemic changed everything?

"Cathedral Rock Sunrise" taken in Sedona by Tim H. Murphy.

Journeys in space and mind.

On Arizona Spotlight: Join Pati Jinich as she explores "Panamericana"; and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Lodu Rinpoche visits Tucson to share ancient wisdom about our inner space.

Crystal Gayle sings songs of the heart.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: This month's storyteller shares about the one thing in life he cannot resist; and a new segment of "A Book I Love."

From Refugee to Restaurateur: The Story of Zemam’s

How a man can go from a refugee of a war-torn country to owning one of the premiere restaurants in Tucson.

Students from "The Class of 2024" after performing their essays.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.

Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, after farmers had to cull millions of laying hens due to avian flu. The rise in grocery prices kept overall inflation elevated.

Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases

Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the effects of bird flu.

An Arizona lawmaker wants ultra-processed foods out of school lunches.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.

FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3

The petroleum based color additive that's been used for decades, gives foods and drinks bright, flashy coloring.

Unionized Starbucks workers picket outside of a location on Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue.

Tucson Starbucks employees join in union strike

Workers picketed a university-area location on Monday morning.

Lisa Klor (right) makes tamales filled with mild peppers, Oaxacan cheese and smoked corn.

Teaching Tucson's Tamale Tradition

Las Milpitas Community Farm celebrates the winter solstice by offering a free lesson in tamale making.

The tops of Birds and Barrels wine bottles peak through a display in a tasting room in Willcox on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The wine selection ranged from dry whites to reds.

The Buzz: Revisiting Arizona's wine industry

We head back to an episode that examines the state's growing wine industry.

A sign in front of Fondomonte's 10,000 acre farm in La Paz County shows that, as of July 2024, the company is hiring.

AG Mayes sues Saudi-owned alfalfa farm Fondomonte

The lawsuit alleges that the company has excessively pumped groundwater, causing a nuisance in La Paz County.

Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn

A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.

Players scrimmage during Mama Blair's Basketball Camp at Desert View High School, July 26 2024.

Tucson basketball campers sample vegan nutrition

UA Wildcat Joseph Blair teaches healthy eating alongside hoops excellence.

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

The outbreak was first reported last week. As of Thursday, 34 people were sickened, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died.

USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products

The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.

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