Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Sunday, November second.We wake up today with heavy hearts following a tragic hit-and-run near the University of Arizona campus on North Euclid Avenue and East Second Street. Three young university students, Sophia Troetel, Josiah Santos, and Katya Castillo Mendoza, lost their lives after being struck while crossing at the crosswalk late Thursday night. The nineteen-year-old driver, Louis John Artal, has turned himself in and is now facing second-degree murder charges. Authorities say impairment, speeding, and failure to yield were the major factors involved, so this story dominates our local news and is still under investigation. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and the University community as they grieve this unimaginable loss.Elsewhere in Tucson, the weather looks promising this morning. We expect sunny skies, mild temperatures in the mid-seventies, and only a light breeze. With comfortable conditions, outdoor markets and local parks will be welcoming plenty of families and visitors. Still, we remind listeners that air quality may dip in parts of downtown after last week's dust storms, so check alerts if you have respiratory concerns.No need to adjust your clocks today, Arizona remains on Mountain Standard Time, while the rest of the country falls back an hour. So, we keep the same time while friends and family out of state may be an hour behind us. This is always a good Sunday reminder as everyone else is talking daylight saving time but here in Tucson, we just keep on as usual.Shifting to city hall, the council is set to finalize next year’s public park budget this week. That means new plans for Reid Park and possibly improved lighting near West Congress Street. The council is also reviewing proposals for improved road maintenance, so commuters, keep an eye out for updates on construction zones, especially along Speedway Boulevard.For our job market, Tucson saw just under three hundred new job openings posted last week, mostly in health care, tech, and hospitality. Tucson Medical Center is hiring for nurses and IT staff, while several new downtown restaurants are looking for cooks and servers. If you’re navigating the real estate scene, median home prices remain steady just above three hundred thousand dollars after a slight dip last month—still competitive and showing no drastic changes.Speaking of downtown, a new local coffee spot, Desert Grounds, just opened their doors on Fourth Avenue, adding to our ever-evolving food scene. Meanwhile, long-time favorite Rosie’s Bakery on Broadway will soon close after forty years, as owners prepare for retirement. We wish them well and hope listeners stop by for one last treat.Tucson High Magnet School’s marching band just took home first place at the regional competition, joining the roster of youth sporting success. In high school football, the Sabino Sabercats won a close match against Sahuaro, boosting their playoff hopes.Community events kick into gear this week: tomorrow brings the Dia de los Muertos parade starting at Mercado San Agustin, celebrating tradition with music, art, and remembrance. Tuesday night, the Fox Theatre’s hosting the Tucson Jazz Collective—a must for music lovers.Closing today’s roundup with a feel-good story: volunteers from Mission Garden organized a free produce share on South Grande Avenue, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to over two hundred families. Another example of Tucson’s spirit at work.That’s your Tucson Local Pulse. We appreciate you tuning in; don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and local stories. 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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