Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Friday, May 16th, 2025.We start with a big story out of City Hall this week, as Tucson officials prepare for a major public hearing on the Plan Tucson 2025 update. This third draft includes proposals aiming to shape growth, affordable housing, and sustainability for our neighborhoods. It is set for public discussion in the coming days and will impact how our city develops, so keep an eye out for more details from the Mayor and Council on meeting schedules. On a related note, work is moving forward on the Willard Street Apartments Improvement Project near downtown, bringing upgrades to affordable housing options for local families.Turning to today’s weather, we woke up to mostly clear skies and a gentle breeze. We can expect highs in the upper 80s, with just a slight chance of an afternoon sprinkle. For those heading out tonight or over the weekend, conditions should stay warm and pleasant, making this a great time to enjoy some of the many events across Tucson.And we do have a busy weekend ahead. Over at the West Campus Center for the Arts, Pima Community College is hosting its Digital Arts Expo and Showcase today and tomorrow. It is a fantastic look at student work in film and animation, with artwork from game and web designers on display in the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery. If you are a sports fan, the NCAA Softball Tucson Regional kicks off this evening at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium. Our Arizona Wildcats, seeded thirteenth, are hosting teams like Grand Canyon, Ole Miss, and Santa Clara, with games running all weekend and our Wildcats playing at 4:30 this afternoon.Baseball fans, meanwhile, will want to rally behind the Wildcats after a rough start in Houston last night. They dropped their opener to the Cougars but have more games ahead as they chase a postseason run. And for something a little more local, the Tucson Saguaros baseball club are in action all weekend at Kino Sports Complex—always a fun outing for families.In job news, Tucson’s employment market remains steady, with new opportunities posted in health care, education, and the growing green energy sector. Homebuyers are still finding tight competition, with average sale prices just over three hundred fifty thousand dollars, and inventory remaining low across the city.On the business front, city leaders recently announced pools will reopen June 1, and new transit schedules are coming for Sun Link, just in time for Memorial Day. These small changes help keep Tucson moving as summer arrives.Looking at yesterday’s crime report, we saw a few notable items. Tucson Police responded to a handful of burglaries near Speedway and Wilmot, and there was a significant but non-injury collision involving a small plane at Tucson International Airport. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, but authorities are reminding everyone to remain alert and report suspicious activity.A quick shoutout now to some of our young achievers. Pima’s student-led food pantry just wrapped up a successful drive on the south side, giving back before the school year ends.For a feel-good finish, Tucson Fire crews stepped in to help a flock of thirsty sheep, protecting both the animals and our desert by clearing dangerous buffelgrass. It is a small act but a reminder of how our community and first responders look out for each other—human or not.This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We will 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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