Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Friday, May 23, 2025.The summer season is kicking into high gear in Tucson, and so are the events. This weekend marks the start of Wyatt Earp Days in nearby Tombstone, where visitors can enjoy old west adventures throughout Memorial Day weekend. If you're looking to stay closer to home, the Tucson Saguaros Baseball Club will be playing at Kino Sports Complex as part of their regular weekend games. The team continues to compete in the Pecos League's Pacific Division.In local sports news, the Arizona Wildcats baseball team defeated the BYU Cougars yesterday with a score of 4-1, advancing to the Big 12 Championship Semifinals. The team now stands at 37-18 for the season and continues to make our community proud.The Summer Night Market series begins tonight at the Mercado District, offering a perfect evening activity as temperatures cool down from today's expected high. Speaking of outdoor activities, locals continue to enjoy the views from "A" Mountain and Tumamoc Hill – both offering beautiful vistas of our city.At City Hall, officials are seeking public feedback on a new middle housing initiative aimed at expanding housing diversity in Tucson. This initiative would include options like duplexes and other multi-family units. Also on the city agenda is Proposition 414, which proposes a half-cent sales tax increase to boost funding for police and fire departments, as well as programs addressing homelessness, childcare assistance, and support for low-income residents. Local business groups have expressed opposition to the measure.In public safety news, a concerning lawsuit has been filed by a civilian kitchen worker against the State of Arizona after she was allegedly sexually assaulted inside Tucson prison by a high-risk inmate who was left unsupervised.Earlier this month, about 1,000 Tucsonans participated in May Day rallies, marching from the historic Southside Presbyterian Church onto 22nd Street. The protest, organized by multiple local organizations including Derechos Humanos and AZ Jobs with Justice, focused on workers' rights, healthcare, housing, and quality education.For history buffs, mark your calendars for May 15th when a groundbreaking ceremony is set for the $4.6 million rehabilitation of Historic Fort Lowell.If you're planning your weekend, don't miss the Tucson Sugar Skulls indoor football game, part of their eight-game home season. It's shaping up to be a perfect weekend to enjoy all that our desert community has to offer.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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