Tropical Storm Odile Bringing Heavy Rain to Tucson
Aside from flash flood dangers, water is mostly welcomed in Sonoran Desert after years of drought.
Arts Council Searches for Jan. 8 Memorial Designers
Individual artists or teams have until end of month to submit ideas; winner will also contribute to renovation of El Presidio Park.
Tucson Council Lifts Size Restrictions for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Sites
Councilwoman Uhlich says scratching overly restrictive regulations for local sites can help lower costs for patients.
Tucson City Council Asks Public to Weigh In On City Manager Search
Special meeting scheduled for Thursday to hear from people about process city will use to recruit Richard Miranda replacement.
Most School Board Elections in Pima County Canceled
County officials say 11 of 17 school districts have uncontested races, so no elections necessary.
Pima County Superior Court Goes Paperless
Digital dashboard for judges would consolidate case documents, data onto computer screen; may be rolled out across Arizona.
ESL Classes at Pima Community College Start Today
Students come from more than 30 countries, US; Iraq, Mexico best represented, teacher says.
Migrant Deaths in AZ Desert Down 44%
Border Patrol officials say most deaths were during summer months.
Tucson Celebrates Its 239th Birthday Today
Party kicks off this evening at Presidio San Augustin courtyard with performance by Los Changuitos Feos.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
Long-Time Colossal Cave Director Uncertain About Her Future at Park
Pima County Supervisor Carroll called for performance audit last summer to assess management of park amid mountain lion shooting.
Congressional Candidate Kwasman Announces He Has Cancer
CD 1 Republican hopeful says he hasn't presented symptoms, will not be dropping out of race.
3 Pima County Districts in State’s Top 10 School Systems
AZ Department of Education releases letter grades, AIMS results; statewide, little gain in student performance.
GOP Candidates in CD1 Argue Conservative Values, Broad Appeal
Three Republicans vying for party nomination say they can win general election against Democratic incumbent Rep. Kirkpatrick.
METRO WEEK: $200M Tucson Streetcar Opens For Service
3,600 trips/day projected ridership, credited as economic stimulus
