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Pima County top health official warns of 'sobering weeks ahead' with pandemic

County puts voluntary curfew in place for the rest of the year.

Chris Nanos (D), left, and Mark Napier (R, incumbent).

Napier concedes in Pima sheriff’s race

Napier said he waited until counting is finished.

A screenshot of COVID-19 cases by day in Pima County as tracked by the Arizona Department of Health Services, as of Nov. 13, 2020. Previous numbers may change as cases are confirmed or investigated.

Pima County seeing 'alarming' rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

The county health department is urging the public to follow precautions, especially with the holidays approaching.

A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Pima County, state preparing COVID-19 vaccine plans

The Pfizer announcement that a vaccine may soon be available has put public focus on distribution.

Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera, Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun editor Dan Shearer and 1030 KVOI AM Tipping Point host Zach Yentzer. Nov. 12, 2020.

Journalists roundtable: 2020 election in Pima County

Democratic victories in key races extended their reach in the county.

Pima County sheriff says race not over

Sheriff Mark Napier said Friday it was too early to concede the race. Challenger Chris Nanos declared victory Wednesday night.

A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

'We are worried': Pima County health director warns of rise in COVID-19

Dr. Theresa Cullen said the county is headed for another surge if people aren't careful.

File image of the Pima County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Democrats poised to expand control of Pima County Board of Supervisors

After initial results, Steve Christy likely to be the board's sole Republican.

Gabriella Cázares-Kelly thanking people who voted for her Nov. 3, 2020 general election via a Facebook Live video.

Cázares-Kelly declares win in Pima County recorder's race as first Indigenous woman in position

The Democrat was leading her Republican opponent by more than 20 points Tuesday night.

Betty Villegas stands in front of the Dia de los Muertos shrine at the Sosa Carillo house in barrio libre.

Dia de los Muertos altar honors COVID-19 victims in Pima County

Almost 6,000 have died of the disease statewide, including more than 600 in Pima County.

Hikers on Mount Lemmon practicing social distancing.

More Santa Catalina trails and campsites reopen

The Coronado National Forest continues to evaluate safety conditions at trials and campgrounds in the wake of the Bighorn Fire.

Residents observe a Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting. May 2019.

Departing Pima County supervisors offer successors advice

Only two of the five supervisors are running for reelection.

A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Pima County struggles with contact tracing

COVID-19 cases are rising, and the county needs the public’s help.

Boxes of uncounted early ballots are shown in this photo distributed by the Pima County Recorder's office on Oct. 16, 2020.

Ballot counting is underway in Pima County

Counties can count early ballots two weeks before Election Day.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard Elías speaks during a press conference with county and city of Tucson leaders about COVID-19 precautions on March 9, 2020.

Mission Library renamed in honor of Richard Elías

The longtime Pima County supervisor died in March.

Arizona Department of Safety officers surround and handcuff an Indigenous demonstrator during an O'odham-led blockade at a Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 85 on October 12, 2020.

Indigenous Peoples' Day border demonstration ends with tear gas, arrests

11 demonstrators taken into DPS custody during a Border Patrol checkpoint blockade in Pima County.

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