Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 24, 2025. We’re starting the day with a look at the big stories shaping our community right now.First, some breaking news to keep on your radar. Authorities are investigating recent incidents in Sahuarita, just south of Tucson, where the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has found a third improvised explosive device near a local park. No injuries have been reported, but patrols have increased in the area for everyone’s safety. Up on the Northside last night, a shooting left one person dead and another hospitalized. Tucson police are asking anyone with information to step forward as they work to keep our neighborhoods safe.At City Hall, the conversation continues about affordable housing. Today, the Commission on Equitable Housing & Development will review new strategies aimed at making homes more affordable for Tucson families—a critical step as the demand for accessible housing grows across our city.Turning to the weather, we’re waking up to mild temps out there, but the forecast calls for rising heat as the day goes on. Still, outdoor events should run as planned. If you’re heading out in the afternoon, be sure to hydrate and keep an eye on the sky, as forecasters say monsoon activity might pick up later this week.Real estate remains on the move. Median home prices in Tucson are holding steady at just above 360 thousand dollars, giving both buyers and sellers reason for optimism. The job market is also showing signs of resilience, with several new openings posted in hospitality, healthcare, and at local tech startups.In community news, we’re seeing the spirit of Tucson shine. Over in Green Valley, volunteers are gathering this morning for the Green Valley Gardeners Volunteer Day at Historic Canoa Ranch, keeping our open spaces beautiful for everyone to enjoy.If you’re looking for things to do, this weekend’s calendar is packed. The annual El Día de San Juan Fiesta kicks off Friday along the Santa Cruz River, celebrating Tucson’s heritage and the arrival of monsoon rains. Sports fans can catch the Tucson Saguaros back in action at Kino Sports Complex, while the Sugar Skulls indoor football team opens an eight-game home stretch.On the education front, kudos go out to the students at the latest We Care Tucson tech robotics camp. The program, designed to teach STEM skills to underserved youth, wrapped up another successful session this week.Finally, our feel-good story comes from Midtown, where the Tucson Parks Department and PACC have teamed up on a new program to keep pets out of the shelter, pairing vulnerable animals with temporary foster homes and spreading a bit of hope for both pets and people.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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