“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".
Pima County records a rise in deaths by suicide in March
The sharpest increase came in the second half of the month.
State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says
Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.
Pima Animal Care Center preparing for influx of pets as outbreak takes toll on owners
The center is still facilitating pet adoptions by appointment only.
Pima County launches new hotline, website to help displaced workers
Both aim to help people file for unemployment and get connected to job resources.
Betty Villegas sworn in to fill Richard Elías' seat on Pima County Board of Supervisors
The former housing official will serve until the November 2020 election.
Supervisors offer relief to workers and tenants
Republican Ally Miller was the lone "no" vote on both proposals.
COVID-19 prompts changes at Pima Animal Care Center
PACC animals have been moved to foster homes, and fewer employees are working at the center.
How Farmers Markets are surviving - and evolving - during the pandemic.
Also on Arizona Spotlight:The Arts Foundation makes emergency relief grants available to local artists; a conversation with food writer & former EMT Jane Stern; and a short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
Pima County road work continues
No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.
Pima County Board of Supervisors’ next steps after death of Richard Elías
A discussion with Arizona Daily Star columnist Tim Steller about the process to fill the late chairman's seat.
Health workers, aid groups step in to fill Spanish-language gap around COVID-19
More than 1 million people speak Spanish at home in Arizona, but official coronavirus bilingual communication has lagged.
Pima County calls for medical volunteers
The county is building database of volunteers with specific skills to help amid an expected surge in COVID-19 patients..
County Supervisor Richard Elías dies
The long-time local official died early Saturday morning.
Pima County supervisors extend closures to April 10
Businesses won't face a criminal penalty but can now be fined for violating the closure order.
