Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
COVID-19 MONDAY UPDATE - As of today, Nov. 23, Arizona now has 302,324 positive coronavirus cases, with 2,659 new cases reported today (down from 4,331 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 36,659 cases are in Pima County (up 544 from yesterday). There have been 6,464 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (0 reported today), and 674 of those occurred in Pima County (0 reported today). Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and more. The site is updated as information evolves.
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
TUCSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW GLASS REUSE PLAN - The Mayor and Tucson City Council last week voted to remove glass from the residential and commercial blue barrel recycling program and start a new Glass Reuse Program. Starting Feb. 1, 2021, glass no longer will be accepted in the blue bin. Instead, it will be collected at drop-off sites citywide. By removing glass from the curbside collection, the Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) will reduce processing costs at the Materials Recovery Facility, implement a communitywide glass collection program that keeps glass for reuse locally, and reduce our environmental footprint. The reuse of glass locally provides the City with more program control and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program will support the City's adopted Climate Action Plan that was approved by Mayor and Council. Information will be mailed to all EGSD customers in January, and drop-off sites will be opening in February. Glass dropped off should be empty, clean, dry, and have the lids and caps removed. There is no need to remove the labels.
Glass Reuse Plan (PDF)
EGSD
TUCSON CITY COURT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE - Tucson City Court, including the City Prosecutor’s Office and City Public Defender’s Office, will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and on Friday, Nov. 27. Although offices are closed, victims may leave a message at (520) 791-5483. Tucson City Court has designated the fourth Friday after the fourth Thursday of November (the Friday after Thanksgiving) as a non-juridical day.
Read the news release
Tucson City Court
SUN TRAN ADDS NEW BUSES FOR CLEANER AIR - Sun Tran recently introduced 15 environmentally friendly buses into its fixed-route service. The new buses utilize Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which produces lower emissions than standard-fueled vehicles to help improve the community’s air quality. In addition, Sun Van added 21 new Ford E-Series Cutaway vans into its paratransit fleet. The vans feature a longer wheelbase for better wheelchair maneuverability inside the vehicle and replace aging vehicles to improve overall safety and reliability to paratransit passengers.
Read the Sun Tran news release (PDF)
Sun Tran
SANTA'S CALLING TUCSON CHILDREN AGAIN THIS YEAR - Santa and his elves would like to add some sparkle to a child’s holiday season through the "Santa's Calling" program, courtesy of Tucson Parks and Recreation. The special child(ren) in your life, between ages of 4 and 8, will have an opportunity to speak with Santa and listen to his elves hard at work. All calls will be attempted on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8-9. If the North Pole receives too many requests for two nights, Thursday, Dec. 10, will also be used. In order to receive a call, you'll need to fill out a form and mail it (900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716), or you can email SantasCalling2020@tucsonaz.gov The request must be received by Monday, Dec. 7.
Read the announcement
Tucson Parks and Recreation
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