Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, August second. We wake up today to escalating summer heat across Tucson. The National Weather Service has placed much of southern Arizona, including Tucson, under an Extreme Heat Warning through the weekend. Highs today will push to 107 degrees, and there is very little monsoon relief expected until next week. If you’re heading out to Reid Park, the U of A, or even running errands on East Speedway, please remember to hydrate, take breaks, and check on anyone vulnerable to the heat.Turning to breaking news, a tense situation unfolded early Friday. Security at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base shot and killed a civilian driver who attempted to force entry through the main gate around two thirty in the morning. Officials report the suspect crashed into security barriers, reversed, and was then shot by base security forces. The Air Force says they acted according to protocol to keep the base and nearby neighborhoods secure.In city news, Tucson is in the spotlight over Project Blue, which is tied to a major series of Amazon data centers being planned in the area. Amazon remains mum on the details, prompting frustration at a recent City Hall meeting. Questions about water use, jobs, and even rising electric bills dominated the discussion, especially since the city is facing increasing scrutiny over water security. The city also recently purchased new groundwater credits, which could be used to support future economic development—though the details remain under wraps.Meanwhile, city elections are almost here. Up to thirteen hundred Tucson voters may have received incorrect ballots for the upcoming August fifth primary, a mix-up the Pima County Recorder is urgently working to fix. Every vote counts, so double-check your mail before casting a ballot.On the job front, speculation about Amazon’s data centers has local recruiters talking. Estimates suggest several hundred tech and construction jobs could result if the project gets rolling, but real numbers are still unavailable.In real estate, home listings are down slightly from last month, but prices steadied with the average sale in central Tucson hovering around four hundred thousand dollars. Open houses this weekend include several properties near Sabino Canyon and Menlo Park for those braving the heat.On the cultural front, Downtown Tucson has unveiled four new murals by local artists to mark the city’s two hundred fiftieth anniversary. You can see the vibrant pieces on Sixth Avenue and Broadway. Meanwhile, Hotel Congress welcomes Arizona-born singer-songwriter Celia Corrales tonight at eight. For families, the Children’s Museum’s Back-to-School Bash takes place tomorrow on South Sixth.Shoutout to our schools: Catalina Magnet High’s robotics team just placed third at the statewide tech challenge, a proud moment for students and mentors alike.In sports, the Tucson Saguaros wrapped up their series at Kino Sports Complex with a win over the Alpine Cowboys last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive.For a feel-good local story, the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood came together this week to clean up Garden Avenue Park after July’s storms—neighbors young and old pitched in, making the park even more welcoming before school starts.This wraps up the main stories, but a reminder to stay safe with the ongoing heat and, if you see something unusual around key sites like Davis-Monthan, report it promptly. Thanks for tuning in to Tucson Local Pulse. Remember to subscribe and join us tomorrow for more of the news and stories that matter here at home. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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