Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, December 20. We kick off with holiday cheer lighting up our Southside today. The South Tucson Fire Department is hosting its annual Christmas toy event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marine Corps League on 216 East 29th Street. Families line up for toys, pizza, photos with Santa, and food boxes, thanks to partners like Desert Pueblo Retirement Community. Its a decades-old tradition continuing despite city staffing changes, as Fire Captain Andy Luna shared with KGUN 9. Nearby, Barrio Restorations Barrio Christmas at Mariposa Park on 301 East Aviation Drive offers stockings stuffed with treats for the first 50 kids starting at 10 a.m. And Revival Citys Winter Event at 2618 South 6th Avenue runs till 9 p.m. with free toys, food, live music, and basketball.Tomorrow brings Southside Picture Day, a free portrait event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Studio Fuerza on 5244 South 12th Avenue. Photojournalist Geraldine Espinosa wants to capture our communitys beauty through black-and-white film shots, DJ music, flash tattoos, and coffee.From City Hall, were seeking your ideas to reimagine the Joel D. Valdez Main Library downtown on Stone Avenue after Pima County moves out for repairs like new elevators and HVAC. Mayor Regina Romero stressed theyre not selling it, per AZ Luminaria, and could turn it into a cultural hub. Nearby, a fresh push for mixed-use redevelopment at Ronstadt Transit Center and its 4.3 acres aims to keep buses running while adding homes and shops.On a serious note, Tucson Police arrested Mayor Regina Romeros teenage son last week on suspicion of DUI after running a red light, as Tucson Sentinel reports. Were staying factual here, focusing on public safety.Weather-wise, sunny skies with highs near 65 degrees make these outdoor events perfect, though a cool evening calls for layers. Expect the same tomorrow.New business buzz includes Tucsons TreeCycle program recycling Christmas trees into mulch, per KGUN 9, keeping our yards green. No major job shifts or real estate spikes, but downtown plans could boost opportunities.Local schools shine with youth basketball at Revivals tourney today. And a feel-good nod to our firefighters giving back amid challenges.Stay safe, listeners, and thanks for tuning in. Subscribe for daily updates. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.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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