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PACC trap-neuter-return program hoping to expand

Expansion would allow PACC to spay and neuter more outdoor and feral cats, and increase cat health.

Report examines jail-based voting in Arizona

The report looks into what counties had the best jail-based voting procedures in the November 2020 election.

Pima County drops mask mandate

Following CDC guidance, board recommends masks for the unvaccinated.

County health report shows an uptick in overdose, borderland deaths in 2020

Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess says a record number of remains were found in the Arizona desert last year.

Overdose-related deaths set record in Pima County in 2020

A discussion with the county's chief medical examiner about the findings

FEMA vaccination sites open in Pima County

Mobile clinics aim to reach underserved people.

FEMA vaccine sites coming to Pima County next week

Two mobile sites will deploy at various locations.

Jury trials resume at Pima County Superior Court

The pandemic led to a nearly year-long pause.

Pima County wants state money for migrant transportation

The county wants the state to pay for transporting asylum seekers.

No FEMA vaccination pod for Pima County

County plans six smaller mobile sites instead.

U.S. Border Patrol's new migrant facility in Tucson takes form

The agency told city officials a tent-like facility to house asylum seekers is slated for a plot just outside Tucson.

Pima County stops using Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The county is following CDC and FDA recommendations.

Low saguaro reproduction numbers at national park in Tucson

Drought cycle that dates to the mid-1990s thought to be responsible

Pima County opens up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Beginning April 5, anyone 16 or older is eligible for a vaccine.

Pima County keeps mask mandate

County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.

Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site

The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.

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