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In today's newsletter:

  • Are Tucson's new parking rules quietly choking 4th Avenue businesses?
  • Why were Tucson's Tucson Seminoles suddenly suspended mid-season?
  • What the judge revealed about a suspect in the Tucson cadet killing

Also on today's calendar: Colors of the Stone - Fall Gem Show and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 107 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 78.
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 4th Ave. merchants say they're hindered by Tucson parking meter rates, lack of spots (tucsonsentinel.com) — Tucson's 4th Avenue merchants say higher parking meter rates, broken meters and strict time limits are driving away customers and cutting into revenue. With hundreds of meters citywide out of service and stepped-up enforcement, business owners argue Park Tucson's policies feel predatory, while city officials insist the changes fund maintenance and need more time to evaluate.
   

2. Tucson Seminoles suspended by youth football conference (kold.com) — Tucson families with kids in the Tucson Seminoles youth football and cheer program are suddenly scrambling after the Sonoran Desert American Youth Football Conference suspended the organization for rule violations. Conference leaders cite problems with certification, leadership and game-day safety, and have granted widespread release requests so players can join other Tucson-area teams while 13 News continues investigating.
   

3. Police cadet murder suspect in court on unrelated charge (kgun9.com) — Tucson readers following the killing of Police Cadet Carlos Ramirez should know one of the two men charged was back in court Thursday on an unrelated car theft and aggravated assault case. Both suspects remain in custody under special handling, and authorities allege the pair were acting as a drug rip crew that mistakenly targeted Ramirez's home.
   

4. TPD recruit honored at law enforcement graduation (kgun9.com) — Tucson's latest law enforcement academy graduation honored fallen TPD recruit Carlos Ramirez, who was killed in a recent home invasion before he could receive his badge. Local leaders, including the police chief and mayor, praised his character as 29 recruits from several Southern Arizona agencies graduated, while TPD continues actively recruiting new officers through August 31, 2026.
   

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    Friday August 28
  • Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de cuentos para Familias
    Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
    10:30 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • Community Meeting: City of Tucson FoodCycle Program
    Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
    11:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Danielle Nicole →
    191 Toole, 191 E Toole Ave, Tucson
    7:30 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Happy Baby Belly Prenatal Library Program
    Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library 1607 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713
    2:00 pm

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  • My senior chihuahua went missing near TMC on the cross streets grant and Beverly.
    If you have any info PLEASE call me! 520-354-3153 (Nextdoor Avondale)
  • Think I'm ready for the lunar partial eclipse tomorrow (8/27/26).
    Took a series tonight while I messed with exposures to make sure I can photograph the moon when it gets close to totality. If you're interested in… (Nextdoor SaddleBrooke)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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