City News

The public is invited to attend an open house for the Kolb Road: Connection to Sabino Canyon Road project. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the contractor, provide information, and answer questions regarding the project’s construction.

Planned improvements include a four-lane roadway with bike lanes and sidewalks and extending Sabino Canyon Road south from its intersection with Tanque Verde Road to connect with Kolb Road, approximately one-third mile north of Speedway Boulevard.

The City of Tucson has an interactive map to track the progress of the Road Recovery bond project. The five-year plan voters approved in 2012 spends $100 million to improve roadways in our community.

You can click an area of the city on the map and find out which projects are completed, planned, and active. Information also includes the number of miles in each project and the ability to turn map layers on and off to narrow your search.

With overnight temperatures in the 30s in Tucson this week, the Tucson Fire Department is urging people to be careful when heating their homes. Capt. Barrett Baker says space heaters should be placed at least 3 feet from anything flammable and not be plugged into extension cords or left unattended.

If your furnace is up and running, Baker suggests you check and change the filter 3-4 times during the season and keep the area around the furnace clean and unobstructed. It's also a good idea to have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is reporting a recent increase in vehicle break-ins throughout the city. To help combat that problem, TPD has produced a video on how you can lessen your chances of becoming a victim of auto theft.

Watch the video on TPD Facebook page.

After an extensive search, City Manager Michael Ortega has selected Richmond, California Police Chief Christopher Magnus as the Tucson Police Department’s new chief. The appointment will be made final if approved by the Mayor and City Council at tomorrow’s Regular Meeting.

Over the weekend, Dallas Deputy Chief Malik Aziz requested his name be withdrawn from consideration.

Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor is scheduled to retire in December, after 35 years with the Tucson Police Department.

With freezing overnight temperatures in the weather forecast for the next couple of nights, Tucson Water is urging its customers to protect their outdoor pipes.

Tips include using foam or wrap insulation from hardware stores (blankets or towels also will work) and letting cold water drip from a faucet.