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Good morning Tucson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How South Tucson's new crisis teams could change street-level policing
  • What will happen to Tucson's iconic El Guero Canelo hot dog spots?
  • What investigators want Tucson residents to watch for after gun store heists

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Tucson launches Co-Responder program to address homelessness, addiction (kgun9.com) — South Tucson and Pima County just launched the RISE Co-Responder Program, pairing police with mental health specialists to respond to people in crisis, especially those facing homelessness and fentanyl addiction. Funded with opioid settlement dollars, the effort aims to move people off the streets into treatment, housing and recovery services while freeing officers to focus more on core public safety duties.
   

2. El Guero Canelo, known for Sonoran hot dogs, lists locations for sale (kgun9.com) — A beloved Tucson staple, El Guero Canelo, is putting its three local locations up for sale as founders Daniel and Blanca Contreras prepare for retirement while staying in town. They're taking their time to find a buyer who will preserve the restaurant's standards and keep the Sonoran hot dog tradition thriving for Tucson customers.
   

3. Second gun store burglary this week prompts ATF response (kold.com) — Law enforcement is investigating two gun store burglaries in the Tucson area this week, including a smash-and-grab at SNG Tactical near Palo Verde and Ajo. With multiple firearms stolen and ATF now involved, investigators are urging Tucson residents to report any tips or suspicious gun sales that might help track down the suspects.
   

4. Tucson Now: Hispanic Heritage Month (kold.com) — Southern Arizona's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are spotlighting Tucson's rich mariachi and Folklórico traditions, especially youth programs in local schools. From Davis Bilingual Magnet's pioneering Mariachi Las Aguilitas to groups at White Elementary and Sunnyside High, students across Tucson are learning music and dance that keep cultural roots strong for future generations.
   

5. Arizona man arrested after allegedly emailing White House bomb threat to Tucson news station (commstrader.com) — A Tucson television station's quick decision to report a threatening email led federal agents to arrest 46-year-old Jacob Aaron Hicks, accused of sending bomb threats against the White House and other Washington, D.C. sites. The case underscores how vigilance by Tucson media and residents helps law enforcement respond swiftly to serious threats that begin locally but reach far beyond Arizona.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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