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MORE JOBS HEADING TO TUCSON - Self-driving truck company TuSimple says it plans to add 100 jobs over the next year or so. The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives assisted in the San Diego-based company's expansion, which includes plans to enlarge TuSimple's test center and trucking hub on East Old Vail Road by 35,000 square feet. The company's nationwide network of autonomous commercial trucks also is adding new partners. When hired, the new engineers and drivers will join about 200 employees currently working at the now-50,000-square-foot facility. The company says it's partnering with its landowner, Diamond Ventures, to break ground on its building expansion soon, and construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
From the Arizona Daily Star
TuSimple
Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson)
COVID-19 WEDNESDAY UPDATE - As of today, Jan. 13, Arizona now has 641,729 positive coronavirus cases, with 5,629 new cases reported today (down from 8,559 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 85,256 cases are in Pima County (up 830 from yesterday). There have been 10,673 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (191 reported today), and 1,335 of those occurred in Pima County (24 reported today). The City of Tucson and Pima County remind you to always wear a mask in public and avoid socializing with anyone outside of your household during the pandemic.
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
EGSD HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS REGARDING GLASS - Starting Feb. 1, glass no longer will be accepted in Tucson's blue bin recycling program, but it will be collected at drop-off sites across the city. Tucson's Mayor and Council voted last November to remove glass from the blue barrel program and start a local glass reuse program. The City's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting two more virtual town hall events for residents to learn more about the new program and why the glass decision was made. The town halls are open to the public and will be conducted via Zoom. The next meeting is this Friday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. Registration information can be found by following the link below.
EGSD glass reuse plan
SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL STAY ACTIVE INCENTIVE - Tucson Parks and Recreation has canceled the 2021 Senior Olympic Festival, but it wants to encourage all seniors (ages 50 years or older) to stay active and healthy during these uncertain times. Send in a recent photo or short video clip (10 seconds maximum) of you staying active, and you will receive a free gift bag. You will be notified by email with location, dates, and times for a contactless, drive-thru pick-up. Each participant also will be entered into drawings for additional prizes. Email your photo or video clip to SeniorOlympics@tucsonaz.gov. Follow the link below for more details, and complete a short survey to help choose the theme for the 2022 Senior Olympic Festival.
Senior Olympic Festival
REID PARK ZOO HOLDS FOOD DRIVE TO HONOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S CALL TO SERVICE - To honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and in the spirit of service, Reid Park Zoo is partnering with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to fight hunger in our community. The Zoo will be hosting a food drive this Friday, Jan. 15, through Monday, Jan. 18 (MLK Day). Donations will be accepted at the Zoo's front gate, and guests can receive $1 off a carousel ride as a thank you when they drop off their donations at the Zoo's Cox Wildlife Carousel. The most-needed food items include canned protein (chicken, tuna, meats, beans); canned fruits and vegetables; pasta and sauce; peanut butter; and cereal. As part of COVID-19 health precautions, tickets to the Zoo must be reserved online and in advance.
From Reid Park Zoo
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
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