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Schools & public buildings turn to AI gun detection software tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
Several companies work with hospitals and municipalities to utilize AI gun detection software, and now schools are trying the technology as another tool to give authorities a heads up to prevent school shootings - though its use in a wider public context has raised concerns.

African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad & at home tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/rep
Because of their belief in America’s “democratic promise, ” African-American GIs of WWII were willing to fight for democracy abroad, while being denied democratic rights at home in the U.S - and many were to become the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement.

Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer.

Vital scores 18, Sours-Miller's double-double helps Aztec women upset No. 3 Mesa CC tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (23-5, 14-3 in ACCAC picked up a big road win that could have potential implications on the final ACCAC Division II standings and Region I, Division II Tournament seeding.

Nunez has 7 RBIs, Martin scores 5 as Pima softball sweeps Eastern Az tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College softball team (18-0) stepped away from ACCAC conference play on Saturday for a doubleheader against Eastern Arizona College 9-6) at the West Campus Aztec Softball Field.

Barta & Gray spark rally as Pima baseball splits at Phoenix College tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College baseball team (16-4, 6-4 in ACCAC) was back on the field for an ACCAC conference doubleheader on Saturday at Phoenix College (5-10, 3-5).

Gonzales reaches 1,000 career points Pima men drop Mesa for 29th straight win tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College men’s basketball team (29-0, 17-0 in ACCAC) earned a 29th straight victory on Saturday as they visited Mesa Community College (9-18, 6-11) for an afternoon contest.

Police: Man convicted of harassing Carroll had judge's address in pocket when arrested tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
When the former real estate agent convicted of harassing Green Valley Justice of the Peace Ray Carroll was arrested last month, he had $800 and a list of his victims in his pocket along with his current judge’s name, address and phone number.

ICE lets local officials stop immigrants on streets as 287g task force program is back tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
As the Trump administration pushes for more deportations, the government has revived a long-abandoned program that lets local and state law enforcement challenge people on the street about immigration status — and possibly arrest them for deportation.

Bill giving Arizona police drone-shooting immunity moves forward tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
A proposal that would give Arizona law enforcement immunity when shooting down drones near the southern border passed out of committee Thursday despite concerns that it gives broad immunity to law enforcement.

PCC's Applegate breaks own record in 60-m hurdles, Brown improves qualifier in 400 at NAU Tune-Up tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College men’s and women’s track & field teams competed in their final indoor regular season meet on Friday at the NAU Tune-Up in Flagstaff.

UA quietly drops diversity language from Indigenous land statement amid DEI rollback tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The University of Arizona quietly changed language in its official land acknowledgment - without consulting tribes and students - and is assessing all programs, positions, and activities related to DEI and their potential impact on students as calls to terminate such initiatives grow.

Tucson City Council renames Columbus Park, adds Dolores Huerta's name to Cesar Chavez holiday tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The city of Tucson is renaming a West Side park and adding Dolores Huerta's name to the municipal holiday celebrating labor leader César E. Chávez.

Tucson hearing on zoning code updates to foster more walkability & housing tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Tucson's city planners are hosting a public forum Wednesday on the Community Corridors Tool, which aims to update zoning codes to allow for more pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use developments while removing barriers to building affordable housing.

Pima softball scores 23 in sweep of Chandler-Gilbert CC to move to 16-0 tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
The Pima Community College softball team (16-0, 12-0 in ACCAC) continued a stellar start to the season as they played an ACCAC conference doubleheader on Tuesday at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (2-10, 2-6).

Arizona State Parks annual pass fees to increase from $75 to $200 tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Arizona State Parks and Trails will be raising entrance, camping and tour ticket fees at more than 30 parks next week.

Judge shoots down Pima County requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 2 days tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
A Pima County Superior Court judge has blocked a mandate passed by the Board of Supervisors last March requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen guns within 48 hours or face a $1,000 fine.

Tucson Police Department funding a big part of Prop. 414 tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
When voters determine the fate of Tucson’s Proposition 414 on March 11, they’ll be deciding whether to support hiring more police officers and outfitting them with new equipment, cars and even a plane.

Judge shoots down Pima County requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 2 days tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
A Pima County Superior Court judge has blocked a mandate passed by the Board of Supervisors last March requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen guns within 48 hours or face a $1,000 fine.

Bill requiring public bathrooms for the homeless dies in the Arizona Senate tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Republicans and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns killed a bill Thursday that would have required cities, towns and counties to provide 24/7 access to bathrooms and water to help in the ongoing homelessness crisis.

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