Despite new protections, situation for renters and landlords is uncertain
Tenant advocates and property owners say more needs to be done for people who can't make rent.
Grijalva: Legislation would address disparities in COVID-19 relief for immigrant families
A discussion with the Southern Arizona Democrat about a bill he says would expand access to testing and aid.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 8
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Accelerated deportations, Arizona prisons, and more.
Groups say Border Patrol's accelerated deportations are sending migrants to ill-equipped border towns
The agency is using an emergency protocol to send migrants back across the border in a matter of minutes.
Ducey COVID-19 treatment order splits health officials
An order from the governor walks a fine line on when and how an anti-malarial drug could be dispensed to treat COVID-19.
A conversation with the head of the Baboquivari Unified School District
Superintendent Edna Morris says the school district is working to bridge access gaps across a large rural area to meet student needs.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 7
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment skyrockets, SW air quality and more.
Basketballs and drills: UA scientists designing innovative ventilator prototypes
A cross-disciplinary group is working to supplement the supply of life-saving health equipment diminished by the pandemic.
Customs and Border Protection: 160 employees infected with COVID-19
The 160 include six employees in Arizona: three in Tucson and three more in Nogales.
Arizona's first-time unemployment claims neared 130,000 last week
Data also show that total payments for the week topped $5.5 million, a nearly $2.3 million increase.
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.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 6
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Vaquita efforts suspended, AZ lowers ventilator request, and more.
Pima County road work continues
No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.
Sonora considers harsher measures to control coronavirus spread
Health experts proposed a list of new measures and sanctions amid a lack of compliance with existing stay-at-home orders.
Sun Tran adds info to tracking tool to let passengers know how full a bus is
The transit system hopes the info will give a sense of social distancing on its buses and streetcars.
