Daily Brief
July 15, 2026
Wednesday
🏛️ Government
Pima County Board of Supervisors postpones treasurer appointment. The Pima County Board of Supervisors did not select a new county treasurer at Tuesday's meeting, pushing the decision to a later date. No replacement was named for the vacant position.
Pima County backs Tohono O'odham Nation in border wall opposition. The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution opposing Trump administration plans to extend the border wall across Tohono O'odham Nation land in Arizona. County leaders aligned with tribal officials who have strongly objected to the proposed construction on their territory.
Amphitheater School District to ask voters to authorize property sales. Amphitheater Public Schools is placing a measure on the November 3 ballot seeking voter permission to sell, lease, or exchange land and buildings the district no longer needs. Separately, filing periods for Amphi and Marana school district governing board candidates have closed, with two competitive Amphi races set for the November general election.
Tucson Local Media / Explorer News
Oro Valley adopts new trails plan. The Oro Valley Town Council has approved a comprehensive plan to expand and improve the town's network of trails and outdoor pathways, according to KVOA. The plan is intended to boost access and connectivity across the community.
Oro Valley mayor's race takes shape. Two-term Town Councilmember and Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett will face former Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier in the race to lead Oro Valley, according to Tucson Local Media.
Tucson Local Media / Explorer News
Pima County still awaiting nearly $10 million in FEMA asylum-seeker reimbursements. Arizona's two U.S. senators have intervened on Pima County's behalf as FEMA has yet to release approximately $9.7 million in grants owed to the county for asylum-seeker services. The county has been waiting for the federal reimbursement for an extended period.
U.S. House passes Sunshine Protection Act; Arizona delegation splits. The House voted 308-117 on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. Arizona's congressional delegation voted 5-4 against the measure. The bill's fate in the Senate remains uncertain. Arizona already observes permanent standard time and does not observe daylight saving time.
🚨 Public Safety
Murder trial underway for man accused of killing Good Samaritan in Pima County. Opening arguments have concluded in the trial of Jack Daryl Upchurch, who faces charges including first-degree murder, armed robbery, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft in connection with the killing of a Good Samaritan. Two co-defendants have entered plea deals and are cooperating with prosecutors.
Broadway Boulevard closed for emergency pavement repairs after monsoon damage; Pima County warns against moving barricades. A section of Broadway Boulevard was shut down following storm damage that left the pavement requiring urgent repairs. Pima County separately warned drivers not to move road closure barricades or attempt to drive through damaged pavement or floodwaters, noting that violations could carry legal consequences.
Pima County teen's ATV stolen at gunpoint. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a 14-year-old reported that his Yamaha ATV was taken from him at gunpoint Monday night, according to the Green Valley News.
Pima County confirms cyclospora case amid multistate outbreak. Pima County health officials have confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis as a nationwide parasite outbreak reaches Arizona, with authorities expecting additional cases. Lettuce and salad greens have been identified as a potential source under investigation by state and federal officials.
Tucson protesters rally against ICE-involved shootings. Demonstrators marched through downtown Tucson on Monday evening to protest the deaths of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who were killed by ICE agents in separate vehicle enforcement incidents. The Department of Homeland Security has since reportedly ordered ICE to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops, according to multiple media reports.
🏗️ Development & Business
Gibson Food Hall & Market opens quietly in downtown Tucson. The new Gibson Food Hall & Market has opened in the space formerly occupied by Johnny Gibson Downtown Market, featuring four restaurants, a grocery and convenience store, a bar, a coffee shop, and a speakeasy under one roof. Decorative mural panels that covered the windows during renovation are now being sold at auction.
Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Daily Star
Tucson gas prices spike nearly 20 cents overnight. Gas prices in Tucson jumped close to 20 cents in a single day, according to KVOA, marking the largest one-day increase in months. No cause for the spike was immediately identified.
Nearly $200,000 grant funds buffelgrass removal at Catalina State Park. Volunteers at Catalina State Park have received a grant of nearly $200,000 to remove invasive buffelgrass and protect native saguaro populations in the area, according to KVOA.
🎉 Community & Events
Sun Tran drivers ratify new three-year contract, strike averted. Tucson Sun Tran bus drivers voted to approve a new three-year labor agreement that includes major safety improvements, ending months of negotiations and avoiding a work stoppage that had threatened transit service.
Santa Cruz Humane Society postpones planned closure after $140,000 in donations. The donation-based Santa Cruz Humane Society, which serves the greater Green Valley area and had announced a fall closure due to insufficient funding, has pushed its closure date to the end of the year after a surge of more than $140,000 in community donations.
⛈️ Weather — Tucson
No active NWS alerts are in effect as of this morning.
Today: Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after noon. High near 99°F with heat index values potentially reaching 102°F. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation 50%. Tonight stays partly cloudy with a low around 76°F; an overnight storm chance lingers at 30%.
Tomorrow (Thursday): Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5 p.m. and again in the evening. Partly sunny, high near 95°F. Precipitation chance 70%; overnight low around 73°F with a 60% storm chance continuing.
Outlook: The monsoon pattern strengthens through the end of the week, with Friday bringing the best storm chances — up to 80% — and a high near 91°F. The wet pattern eases somewhat by Saturday, though a 50% storm chance persists. Motorists should remain alert to flash flooding, especially near recent burn scars and areas with recent storm damage.
NWS Tucson Forecast API