Posted March 4, 2016
Try out a variety of fitness formats, get a wellness check, and visit health-related vendors at Reid Park Zoo’s annual Fit Fest tomorrow night from 5-8 p.m. Licensed and certified fitness instructors from all over the state will showcase P90X, PiYo®, Pound, Insanity®, Zumba®, Turbo Kick®, Om Broga, Capoeira, and Yoga. The Children’s Area will feature Heart & Soul Gymnastics. Silver Sneakers and Chair Yoga will be available for seniors.
Posted March 4, 2016
Curious about what goes on beyond the barricades of road projects in the city? In a new segment on Tucson 12, Tucson Department of Transportation Engineering Manager Sam Credio goes "Behind the Barricades" to show the process of roadway construction projects.
Posted March 4, 2016
Becoming part of the City of Tucson has its benefits for those currently on the periphery of city limits, while Tucson also benefits by getting a larger portion of state-shared revenue. With more than 300,000 people living outside of Tucson city limits, that amounts to tens of millions of dollars every year in tax money already paid to the State of Arizona that could be used in our community to help fund police, fire, roads, and parks.
Posted March 4, 2016
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to tdotsr@tucsonaz.gov.
Posted March 4, 2016
Posted March 3, 2016
A survey released by the Southern Arizona Defense Alliance (SADA) shows nearly 93 percent of people surveyed support Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (D-M) and other military bases in the region. That number is a slight increase over the last survey two years ago.
SADA was formed three years ago to increase the awareness of the contributions the bases make to the local economy and to help the Air Force in its decisions where resources should be deployed.
Posted March 3, 2016
The Tucson Parks and Recreation department is recruiting recreation workers to assist with summer KIDCO programs for children. A recreation worker provides service to the patrons of the City's Parks and Recreation facilities. The seasonal position assists in planning activities for children ages 5 to 12, prepares facilities for scheduled functions, and supervises youth activity participants.
Posted March 3, 2016
Do you have unused chemicals, oils, or pesticides sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection this Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon at the Eastside Service Center, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.
Drop off at HHW is free for City of Tucson residents. There is a fee of $10 for each television and $2 for each monitor brought in without a computer.
Posted March 3, 2016
The City of Tucson's Information Technology Department (ITD) is responsible for a myriad of items in the City, including communications towers, desktop computers, and dispatch.
Tucson 12 has an inside look at the people and the responsibilities of ITD.
Posted March 3, 2016
The Sun Rideshare Rewards Program continues this month, offering the chance to win prizes for motorists who decide to use alternative modes of transportation (carpool, public transit, bikes, walking, etc.) once in a while. Prize drawings include gift cards and other items. Follow the link above for more information and to register.
Posted March 2, 2016
James Taylor and his All-Star Band are coming to the Tucson Arena on June 19 at 8 p.m., and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.
Posted March 2, 2016
With above-normal temperatures in Tucson, the Tucson Fire Department (TFD) is urging parents and caregivers to never, under any circumstances, leave babies and young children in a closed vehicle.
In the video below, TFD Capt. Barrett Baker says that warning is not specific to summer.
Posted March 2, 2016
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for Water Safety Instructors (WSI) and Lifeguards this summer. More than 150 lifeguards and swimming instructors are needed for seasonal work at City of Tucson pools, beginning the week of May 23. Applicants must be at least 16 years old at time of hire and have knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques, and first aid.
Learn more about the qualifications by following the links below. The application deadline is May 31.
Posted March 2, 2016
Posted March 2, 2016
