Tucson Job Fair, New KB Home Community, High School Sports, and Affordable Housing Grant

Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. We start with some positive news on the job market. Tucson has seen a 1.6% increase in employment from 2022 to 2023, indicating a return to a more historic growth rate after the pandemic. While this growth rate is slower compared to other western metropolitan areas, it's a significant step forward for our local economy. Speaking of jobs, don't forget about the Tucson Job Fair happening today at Reid Park. It's free and open to the public, offering a great opportunity to meet with employers and recruiters. In real estate news, KB Home has announced the grand opening of its newest community, Mirador Point, in a prime east Tucson neighborhood. This community offers personalized new homes with stunning mountain views, a planned community park, and access to award-winning schools. Moving to education, the Catalina Foothills School District continues to shine with outstanding achievements. Recent highlights include the CFHS boys' golf team setting a new Arizona record with nine consecutive state championships and the CFHS girls' swim and dive team coming in second overall at the state championship. On the sports front, there are several high school games scheduled for today. In baseball, Cholla is at Walden Grove, Willcox is at Catalina, and Canyon del Oro is at Phoenix Desert Vista. In softball, Casa Grande is at Canyon del Oro, Rio Rico is at Douglas, and Tucson is at Sabino. In community news, the Tucson-Pima County Joint Code Committee is meeting today to review and make recommendations on amendments to various building codes. Additionally, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission will discuss issues concerning historic sites and structures. For those interested in local government participation, there are various boards, committees, and commissions where you can get involved. The City of Tucson also offers services for neighborhood associations. In other news, the City of Tucson and Pima County have received a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce regulatory and financing barriers for affordable housing. This grant is a significant step in addressing long-term poverty in the region. Finally, don't forget to check out the upcoming events and meetings listed on the City of Tucson's website, including the advisory board for development in the Barrio Historico Historic Preservation Zone. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.