Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for December 9, 2024. We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days. A fatal shooting on Tucson's Northside is currently under investigation by the Tucson Police Department. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available[4].Moving on to our job market snapshot, we see that Tucson kicked off 2024 with positive momentum, adding nearly 6,600 jobs and holding an unemployment rate of 3.6%, its lowest point in decades. The professional and business services sector led the pack with over 2,100 new jobs, driven by growth in areas like management, consulting, and scientific research. Leisure and hospitality also saw significant gains with over 1,500 new jobs, reflecting increased travel demand and a return to pre-pandemic activity levels[2].In terms of new job postings, top local employers such as Raytheon Missiles & Space, Banner Health, and the University of Arizona are currently hiring. Notable business expansions include growth in the healthcare and technology sectors, which are expected to continue their positive trajectory in 2024[2][5].Switching gears to our real estate pulse, we don't have any major updates on commercial or residential property sales today, but we'll keep an eye on any significant developments.From city hall, the recent city council meeting discussed funding for mass transit operations, including Sun Link, Sun Tran, and Sun Van. The council emphasized the importance of free transit in addressing persistent poverty and connecting disadvantaged communities to jobs and resources[3].Weather-wise, it's a beautiful day in Tucson, perfect for outdoor activities. Make sure to check out the Reid Park Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, which runs through this weekend, and the LightsUp event at the Tucson Botanical Gardens[1].In new business activity, we have the 3rd annual Black Owned Business festival hosted by Blax Friday, and St. Phillip's Market is running through Sunday, offering a great opportunity to shop local[1].Upcoming community events include Small Business Saturday, celebrating local shops, and the holiday season festivities in Downtown Tucson[1].In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we'll highlight any notable achievements in future broadcasts.For our feel-good community story, TMM Family Services recently received a $200,000 renovation from the Arizona Builders Alliance, a wonderful example of community support[4].Finally, in our crime report, besides the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on the Northside, a 38-year-old man was struck by an SUV in Midtown and sadly passed away in the hospital. Our thoughts are with the families affected by these incidents[4].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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