Tucson Local Pulse: NCAA Softball, Wildcats Baseball, City Hall Meetings, and Weekend Activities

Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025. The NCAA Softball Regionals are heating up at Hillenbrand Stadium today as No. 17 Ole Miss defeated No. 24 Grand Canyon 7-4 yesterday, with the Rebels exploding for five runs in the fifth inning. GCU now faces Santa Clara in a must-win elimination game at 3:30 this afternoon. Meanwhile, Arizona's softball team dominated Santa Clara 13-5 in their regional opener yesterday, ending the game early with a run-rule victory. In baseball news, the Arizona Wildcats bounced back with a convincing 14-6 win over Houston last night, evening their series with the Cougars. The Cats improved to 35-18 overall and 17-12 in conference play. At City Hall, Mayor and Council are preparing for a crucial public hearing on Plan Tucson 2025, the city's updated general plan. The hearing is set for Tuesday evening at 5:30 at City Hall. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the plan after two years of community engagement, and if approved, Tucson residents will vote on it this November. Tonight, adults can relive their youth at the "2nd Chance Prom" being held for those 21 and over. The event is part of several activities happening this weekend across the city. Looking for something to do? Head west of town to enjoy the Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival happening all weekend, showcasing Arizona's premier wine region. Or if you're feeling adventurous, take a quick drive up "A" Mountain for some casual hiking and panoramic views of the city. The City of Tucson Magistrates Merit Selection Commission is currently interviewing candidates to fill a vacant City Magistrate position. Four finalists are being considered for the role. In local government news, property owners should be aware the City is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of about $1.3 million, or 6.6% over last year's level. The PDSD has invited residents to attend one of three public meetings later this month to provide feedback on potential options presented to Mayor and Council. For a longer look at Tucson's future, Plan Tucson 2025 outlines the city's strategic vision for growth, sustainability, and community development for the next decade, with community input playing a crucial role in the process. 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.