Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Friday, September 5th. We are waking up to milder temperatures finally beginning to settle in after the long summer, with the forecast calling for highs in the mid-90s and just a light breeze. No storms expected today, so it is a perfect start to the weekend ahead. One of the biggest stories this morning is the major traffic change starting Monday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing Country Club Road at I-10 for a year-long construction project. This is all part of the six hundred million dollar I-10 widening between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way. Local traffic will be allowed between Irvington and Michigan, but no cars will be able to pass under I-10. Drivers who use the Irvington westbound on-ramp should know it permanently closes Saturday night, and the Alvernon on-ramp opens Sunday morning. The project aims to reduce delays, add lanes, and improve safety, but expect detours and extra congestion near the airport and U of A areas for a while.On the city hall front, the council passed new funding yesterday to support road resurfacing projects around Broadway and North Swan, responding to community complaints about potholes and safety. City leaders are also reviewing proposals for affordable housing downtown as rising rents continue to pressure local families. Initial plans point to adding over one hundred twenty new apartments near Congress Street by mid-2026. Turning to jobs, Tucson’s unemployment rate now sits just under four percent, with more than five hundred new openings posted this week, especially in healthcare, education, and tech. Notably, Raytheon announced a new hiring push for its South Tucson facility, seeking dozens of engineers and technicians. On the real estate side, home sales in August slowed slightly compared to earlier this year, but the median price for a single-family home in Tucson is just about three hundred eighty thousand dollars. Lower mortgage rates are keeping buyers interested as we head into the fall.For new business, we are excited to welcome Viento Coffee which just opened its doors on Fourth Avenue, and foodies have something to celebrate with Sonoran Restaurant Week kicking off tomorrow. More than thirty local spots are offering special menus through September 14th, from El Charro to Tito and Pep.Looking ahead to the weekend, Sonoita hosts the Green Chile Festival and Blues in Bisbee delivers fantastic music just an hour outside town. Here in Tucson, the historic Rialto has indie bands tonight, and the Fox Theatre features a family film matinee tomorrow afternoon. For those seeking outdoor fun, Saguaro National Park reports the trails are clear and conditions ideal for hiking.University of Arizona’s volleyball team made headlines yesterday, beating Oregon State to set a new school record for consecutive wins. That streak now stands at fifteen straight, and the Wildcats take on Boise State later today. High school football returns this evening, with key matchups at Tucson High and Salpointe.Turning to public safety, Tucson police responded to an incident near Speedway and Alvernon last night, where a domestic dispute ended in an arrest with no injuries reported. Elsewhere, there was a barricade situation off Grant Road that ended peacefully in the early morning thanks to quick work by law enforcement. Police remind us all to lock our cars as reports of vehicle break-ins are up slightly this week, especially around the Park Place Mall.And on a heartwarming note, students from Mansfeld Middle School just raised more than three thousand dollars in a walkathon to support local animal shelters. Their kindness is a bright spot for our community.Thank you for tuning in and do not forget to subscribe for more stories that matter to Tucson. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We will see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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