Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
ARIZONA REACHES NEW MILESTONE IN COVID-19 CASES - Arizona just passed the 101,000 mark in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, with 3,352 new cases reported today, July 6, and another boom is expected soon after 4th of July activities. The total number of 101,441 cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 9,873 cases are in Pima County. There have now been 1,810 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 282 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. The site is updated as information continues to evolve.
COVID-19 website
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY - Today, July 6, is the last day to register to vote in Arizona's primary election on Aug. 4. A number of local, state, and federal positions are up for grabs, including a U.S. Senate seat. The Pima County Recorder’s Office will keep its locations downtown, 240 N. Stone Ave., and on the east side, 6920 E. Broadway, Suite D, open until 7 o'clock tonight to accommodate last-minute registration. You can also register online up until midnight at the link below.
Register to vote via Service Arizona
Pima County Recorder's Office
From the Arizona Daily Star
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO CLAIM LOST PETS - If you lost your pet over the 4th of July weekend, call Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) immediately at (520) 724-7222 to file a lost pet report. You can also look through the list of pets that have been brought to the shelter at the link below. Stray pets are held for three days and then become the property of PACC and are available for adoption, foster, or rescue.
Search for your pet at PACC
PACC general website
REID PARK ZOO'S BABY ELEPHANT LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND GROWING BIG - Penzi, Reid Park Zoo's baby elephant, is now 3 months old and weighs 452 pounds. Overcoming stomach issues early in life, Penzi has discovered new food and is interacting more with her herd. In an update in the Arizona Daily Star, Zoo officials say Penzi is learning to come when keepers call her and has voluntarily allowed staff to draw blood without giving any reaction. Since her teeth came in, Penzi's been interested in eating bits of hay, grass, leaves, and lettuce (her favorite food). She also has gotten better at drinking water and is now able to take the water and spray it behind her ears.
Read the Penzi update via the Arizona Daily Star
CITY RECRUITING COURT CLERKS AND SENIOR COURT CLERKS - The City of Tucson is hiring court clerks and senior court clerks for Tucson City Court. These positions will provide clerical support to the court and assist the public. A court clerk processes, maintains, and distributes information and files to internal and external parties. A senior court clerk provides administrative and research support to the court, court clerks, and judges, and handles situations requiring variance from usual and normal procedures. Both positions require a high school diploma or G.E.D., as well as experience in administrative support, confidential information handling, and customer service, preferably in a court setting or as a paralegal. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of each position, the ideal candidates will also be proficient in Spanish. Applications must be received by July 14. Written exams and virtual panel interviews will be held in August.
Read the job descriptions
Tucson City Court
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