Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for January 3, 2025.We're starting off the year with some exciting news from the tech sector. Tucson's tech industry is booming, with over 9,300 companies calling our city home. This growth is driven by major players like Raytheon and IBM, and the University of Arizona is playing a significant role in fostering innovation. Tech salaries have jumped 13%, averaging around $87,000, making it a great time to break into the field. Key roles in demand include software developers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity experts[2].Moving on to local sports, Santa Barbara High School edged out Tucson in a thrilling basketball game last night, thanks to a last-second three-pointer by Luke Zuffelato. It was an exciting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end[5].In city news, the Plan Tucson general plan is undergoing an update, and residents are encouraged to participate in the process. The plan guides the city's decisions on investments, programs, and policies, and it's crucial that the community's voice is heard. The updated plan will include new priorities and emerging issues identified by the public, and it will be put on the ballot for voter approval in November 2025[3].Looking at the job market, we see a mix of challenges and opportunities. While job growth is decelerating to 2.0% due to demographic changes, the tech sector is thriving. Major companies are expanding their presence, and new job postings are popping up daily. The semiconductor industry is also taking off, with significant investments from companies like Intel[2].In real estate, we're seeing a steady market with some notable sales and developments. However, we don't have specific updates on commercial or residential property sales, new development projects, or weekly median home prices and inventory levels today.Weather-wise, it's a beautiful day in Tucson, with clear skies and mild temperatures. It's a great day to get outdoors and enjoy our city's natural beauty. However, we don't have a detailed forecast for today.In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, Old Tucson is gearing up for its annual Yuletide celebration, transforming into a western winter wonderland with holiday stunt shows, original musicals, and magic[4].Upcoming community events include the 2025 Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, which will bring together over 400 industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge developments in transportation, automation, optics, and space exploration[2].In local school achievements, we're proud to see our students excelling in various fields. However, we don't have specific updates today.Finally, in today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents or public safety alerts to report from the past 24 hours.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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