Pima County (December 9, 2025) — The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Nov. 18 to allocate opioid settlement funds toward a new medically supported sobering facility designed to assist individuals experiencing substance use disorder.

The Board approved a $1.8 million contract with Community Bridges, Inc. to establish the Sobering Alternative to Recovery (SAFR) Center at 250 S. Toole Ave. Limited operations are scheduled to begin in December, with full referrals from EMS, law enforcement, hospitals, and walk-ins expected to launch in January or February 2026.

Community Bridges will partner with CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, and the University of Arizona School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness to operate the center.

The SAFR Center is part of a broader network of initiatives that address substance use and addiction in Pima County. It also aligns with the Board’s approval of the One Pima Initiative, a regional strategy to enhance public safety, expand treatment and recovery services, strengthen housing stability, protect public health, and improve the Chuck Huckelberry Loop and other County-managed public spaces. Establishing the SAFR Center and expanding diversion programs that redirect individuals from jail into treatment are key priorities within the initiative.

“The opioid epidemic has had alarming ripple effects nationwide and in our own community,” said Board Chair Rex Scott. “The SAFR Center will enable us to ensure individuals in crisis are stabilized and connected to treatment and recovery resources while prioritizing public safety.”

The Pima County Health Department will oversee the facility and track performance metrics, including referral volume, client demographics, arrival times, housing and employment status, insurance coverage, substance use patterns, service referrals, and length of stay. The center will also monitor client outcomes 30, 60, and 90 days after intake and solicit feedback from first responders, partner organizations, and staff.

The SAFR Center also supports the goals of the County’s Prosperity Initiative, a regional collaboration focused on reducing generational poverty and ensuring young people have the resources needed to achieve long-term economic stability.

Funding comes through the One Arizona Agreement, which allocates $1.215 billion in opioid settlement dollars over 18 years to jurisdictions statewide. The Pima County region is designated to receive $126.8 million, with the Health Department serving as the lead agency responsible for managing local funds and coordinating payments to municipalities.

In a Nov. 14 memo, Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Health Department, emphasized the County’s comprehensive approach to substance-use response, noting the department’s national recognition for best practices in advancing health equity, preventing avoidable deaths, and strengthening community resilience.

The initial SAFR Center contract runs through June 30, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals.

Mazzon Float celebrates and supports property management customers.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The 2025 APS Electric Light Parade illuminated downtown Phoenix with dazzling creativity, but one display stood out to property-management professionals across the Valley.

The Mazzon float, a vibrant tribute to the property managers and the industry-leading service partners who support them, captured attention and hearts this past Saturday night. With more than 400,000 community members in attendance, this year’s parade became one of the most celebrated events in its history.

The excitement extended beyond the parade route. The event was featured on ABC15 Arizona and will air several times throughout December, including a special broadcast on Christmas Day, bringing the joy and community spirit of the parade into homes across Arizona.

Mazzon representatives walked beside the float, connecting with families and parade-goers, distributing LED wristbands, and sharing sincere messages of gratitude for their customers in property management. With more than 95 floats bringing light, music, and movement to the route, the parade once again highlighted the joy and unity that make Valley neighborhoods special places in which to live and work.

The APS Electric Light Parade has long been cherished for bringing families, businesses, and community leaders together for a night of wonder and connection. This year, Mazzon added a meaningful dimension by ensuring that the property-management profession – and the industry-leading service providers who support it – were proudly represented.

As the float glided down the parade route in a shimmering glow, it served as a warm reminder that thriving communities are built through compassion, teamwork, and the shared commitment of both property-management professionals and their trusted service partners.

To learn more about Mazzon and its industry-leading service partners, please visit www.mazzonIndustries.com.

The transaction had the lowest cap rate for 7-Eleven in Arizona

Flagstaff, Ariz. (December 9, 2025) – CBRE has announced the $8.43 million ground-lease sale of a single-tenant 7-Eleven property located at 1010 North Country Club Drive in Flagstaff, Ariz.

CBRE’s Ben Farthing and Owen Littrell represented two private capital investors based in Tucson on the transaction. Viking Properties VII, LLC, a California-based farming family, acquired the property in an all-cash transaction.

“This was an exceptional sale, driven by robust demand for high-quality, net-lease retail assets in prime locations,” said Farthing, senior vice president at CBRE. “The 4.80% cap rate is particularly noteworthy, representing the lowest cap rate for a 7-Eleven to trade in Arizona this year. This outcome reflects the strength of CBRE’s national platform, our team’s strategic marketing approach, and the property’s compelling fundamentals.”

The property features an absolute triple-net lease with 12 years remaining. Situated just south of Interstate 40, the site includes 12 fueling stations and a car wash, drawing consistent traffic from both residents and interstate travelers.

“The buyer was attracted to the accelerated depreciation benefits available on fuel station assets, allowing investors to depreciate eligible improvements in year one fully,” added Farthing.