Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, December 28, 2024. We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days. A recent development in our city includes the reopening of the Costco Drive in Marana following a gas leak, which is now safe for customers to return[1].Moving on to our job market snapshot, Tucson kicked off 2024 with positive momentum, adding nearly 6,600 jobs and holding an unemployment rate of 3.6%, its lowest point in decades. The professional and business services sector led the pack with over 2,100 new jobs, driven by growth in areas like management, consulting, and scientific research. Leisure and hospitality also saw significant growth, adding over 1,500 jobs, reflecting increased travel demand and a return to pre-pandemic activity levels[2].In terms of major hiring announcements, top local employers such as Raytheon Missiles & Space, Banner Health, and the University of Arizona are currently hiring. Notable business expansions include growth in retail trade and transportation & warehousing, while the mining and logging sector experienced a minor decline[2].Shifting to our real estate pulse, there have been notable commercial and residential property sales, though specific details are not readily available today. However, we do know that there have been updates on strategic initiatives related to unsheltered homelessness and the fentanyl/opioid public health crisis, which were discussed during the recent Tucson Mayor and City Council meeting[3].From city hall, significant decisions include the approval of the Development Impact Fee Program Update and discussions on the Unified Development Code Amendment, which affects multifamily residential development and adaptive reuse of qualified obsolete commercial buildings[3].Weather-wise, today is expected to be sunny, with no significant impact on activities and events. Looking ahead, we're expecting clear skies for the next few days.In new business activity, we've seen the reopening of the Costco Drive in Marana, and while there are no major openings or closings to report today, we're always on the lookout for changes in our local business landscape.Upcoming community events include various holiday festivities around town, though specific details are not available today. In local school achievements, we're proud of our students and athletes, though we don't have specific updates to share today.In a feel-good community story, the city's efforts to address unsheltered homelessness and the fentanyl/opioid crisis are commendable and reflect the community's commitment to tackling these issues[3].Moving on to today's crime report, there have been significant incidents in the past few days, including a fatal pedestrian collision on the 3200 block of N. 1st Ave. and a homicide on the 2600 E. block of 22nd St.[4]. We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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