Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Wednesday, December 18, 2024.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A fatal pedestrian collision occurred on South Nogales Highway and West Valencia Road, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim[5]. In other news, a Tucson man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for a murder that took place in west Phoenix in 2022[1].Moving on to our job market snapshot, the latest data shows that Tucson's job market is still going strong. As of January 2024, the city added nearly 6,600 jobs and maintained an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is the lowest in decades. The sectors that saw the most growth were professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and trade, transportation, and utilities. Notably, software developers, registered nurses, and sales representatives are among the fastest-growing occupations[2].In real estate news, the city council recently discussed the Unified Development Code amendment, which could impact multifamily residential development and adaptive reuse of qualified obsolete commercial buildings. This could lead to more housing options and revitalized commercial spaces in our city[3].Speaking of city hall, the council also addressed the issue of unsheltered homelessness and the fentanyl/opioid public health crisis. They received an update from Pima County Deputy County Administrator and Chief Medical Officer, Francisco Garcia MD, on strategic initiatives to tackle these pressing issues[3].Weather-wise, it's looking like a beautiful day in Tucson today, with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. However, we're expecting some cooler nights ahead, so make sure to bundle up.In business news, we haven't seen any major openings or closings in the past few days, but we're always on the lookout for new developments. If you have any tips, feel free to share them with us.Looking ahead to community events, there are plenty of holiday activities happening around town. Be sure to check out the downtown area for festive lights and decorations.In local school news, we're proud to see our students achieving great things. We'll have more on that in future updates.On a feel-good note, we want to highlight the community's efforts to support those in need. From food drives to volunteer work, it's heartwarming to see Tucsonans coming together to make a difference.Finally, in our crime report, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and aware of their surroundings. The Tucson Police Department has reported a few incidents in the past 24 hours, including a homicide in the 3400 block of a local street[5]. We'll continue to bring you updates on any significant incidents.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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