Caliente: Top stories for June 11-17
The top stories from the Arizona Daily Star’s Caliente section for this week.
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Waymo has purchased the former Chrysler proving grounds in the far northwest Valley for $220 million, giving the autonomous vehicle company nearly 5,500 acres of testing facilities in Arizona. The site will support development of Waymo’s self-driving technology as the company expands into new cities and driving conditions.
A longtime Tucson favorite has earned national recognition. Esquire named The Cork one of the 14 best bars in America for 2026, praising its intimate atmosphere, classic cocktails and welcoming hospitality. The iconic east-side spot has been serving Tucsonans for nearly six decades.
Prior county leadership and the elected Board of Supervisors did nothing to investigate allegations leveled publicly against Lamb in 2020, according to a report from County Attorney Brad Miller's office.
