Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Thursday, June 12, 2025.We start off with an important partnership taking shape in our city. Today, the City of Tucson is formalizing an agreement with the U.S. Army, joining the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success program. This move is all about creating more pathways into stable careers for Tucson’s young people, giving them direct access to jobs after completing their service. It is a big step for workforce development and brings us closer to supporting veterans and new workers alike right here at home.There is also news from City Hall about a warning from the Arizona Department of Transportation this week. A scam is making the rounds, where fake texts are being sent, demanding payment for traffic tickets. We should all double-check any messages we get about fines, especially if they involve payment links or urgent requests. Tucson police are encouraging everyone to report suspicious texts and avoid clicking any unknown links.The weather today is looking hot and dry, with highs expected to reach just over 101 degrees. We can expect plenty of sun throughout the day, with only a light breeze to offer relief. That means it’s a good day to visit our city pools or enjoy the cool indoors. A reminder too that the UV index is high, so take extra sunscreen if you’re heading out.On the business front, the downtown corridor continues to buzz, with two new coffee shops opening on Congress Street this week and a locally-owned bookstore hosting a grand reopening after months of renovations. Meanwhile, a long-standing restaurant on Speedway announced it will be closing its doors by the end of the month, citing rising costs. Still, the job market shows resilience, with around 250 job openings posted in the city since Monday, mainly in healthcare, hospitality, and logistics. Our real estate market is holding steady. Median home prices are hovering around three hundred fifty thousand, with moderately increased activity on both the east and northwest sides. Realtors report that buyers are still finding good options, and sellers are seeing well-priced offers, though homes are sitting just a little longer on the market than last month.School is out for summer but TUSD is celebrating a big win: three local high school robotics teams were just recognized at a statewide STEM showcase, drawing attention from tech firms scouting talent. And in local sports, the Tucson Saguaros notched a tight win against the Alpine Cowboys last night at Kino Stadium, carrying momentum into this weekend’s home series.Police reports from the past 24 hours show a fairly calm period, with no major violent incidents. Authorities did announce the arrest of a local man in a case connected to older child safety allegations. The police are continuing their investigations and urge anyone with additional information to come forward.To round out our morning, we celebrate a feel-good story from the Westside. Volunteers gathered in Menlo Park yesterday to rebuild a community garden, with neighbors of all ages pitching in. By the afternoon, fresh rows of vegetables and new benches were ready for everyone to enjoy—a small but powerful reminder of how Tucson comes together.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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