Posted December 2, 2015
The City of Tucson soon could send people convicted of misdemeanors to Santa Cruz County to serve their sentences. The two jurisdictions are working on an agreement that would send inmates with sentences of 10 days or more to Nogales, where the cost of housing inmates is less than at the Pima County Jail.
Posted December 2, 2015
Inmates at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence recently heard from Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild about successful ways to reintegrate into the population when they're released. The mayor was the only one of more than 30 elected officials to accept a prisoner's invitation to speak at Monday's event.
Posted December 2, 2015
Crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation’s Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division are repairing potholes on Starr Pass Boulevard from La Cholla Boulevard to Mission Road.
The work began this morning and will continue through this Friday. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Because sections of the roadway are one lane in each direction, flaggers will direct travel through the work zone. The speed limit in the area will be reduced to 15 miles per hour.
Posted December 2, 2015
With freezing temperatures this week, the National Weather Service is urging people to get ready for winter. When it comes to cold weather, always remember to protect the four Ps: people, plants, pipes, and pets.
Posted December 2, 2015
The Tucson Police Department's (TPD) mentoring program began about two years ago in the Operations Division Downtown to connect experienced officers with newer ones to share experiences and insights about the job.
They attend meetings of the Citizen Police Advisory Review Board (CPARB) and the Pedestrian Advisory Committee, as well as spending time with detectives, specialty units, and the force commander. The meetings are based on individual interests and career goals.
Posted December 1, 2015
Crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation’s Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division will conduct pothole repairs on Starr Pass Boulevard from La Cholla Boulevard to Mission Road. The work will take place from Wednesday, December 2, 2015 through Friday, December 4, 2015. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Because sections of this roadway are one lane in each direction, flaggers will be on site to direct travel through the work zone. The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 15 miles per hour.
Posted December 1, 2015
Starting tonight at 8 o'clock, the eastbound curb lane on Sixth Street and the northbound curb lane on Sixth Avenue will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday. As part of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation's Downtown Links Phase III project, Century Link is continuing work to relocate existing facilities within project limits. The closures will allow crews to conduct underground utility work in manholes.
Posted December 1, 2015
With the holiday shopping season underway, the Tucson Police Department's (TPD) Financial Crimes Unit is offering some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Tips include carrying only the credit cards or checks you will need, keeping visual contact with your credit card when making a purchase, and making sure the receipt you sign matches the total of your purchase. You should also hold onto your receipts and compare them with your monthly statements. If you bank online, check your account activity frequently to make sure there aren't any fraudulent charges.
Posted December 1, 2015
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation offers discounts that allow low-income residents to pay a 50 percent discounted fee for KIDCO, Jr. Leadership, In-Betweener's, Learn-to-Swim, and therapeutic programs. There also is a 25 percent discount for annual/quarterly passes at recreation centers and for a Senior Activity Card.
Posted December 1, 2015
Living Streets Alliance is again partnering with the City of Tucson Bicycle & Pedestrian Program and the Pima Association of Governments to give away bike lights to people without them. Not only do bike lights improve visibility for both cyclists and others on the street – it's the law that bicyclists have them.
Posted December 1, 2015
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 November 30, 2015
As part of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation's Downtown Links Phase III project, Century Link is continuing work to relocate their existing facilities located within the project limits.
Posted November 30, 2015
With freezing overnight temperatures in the weather forecast again, 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.
Posted November 30, 2015
Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Activity Guide for spring 2016 is available at all Parks and Recreation facilities, including district offices, centers and pools. Copies also will be available at the Family Festival in the Park event on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Reid Park, or can be viewed online.
Posted November 30, 2015
If you teach Grades 1-5 in the City of Tucson, sign up to schedule a free classroom presentation on recycling. If you're a middle school teacher, the Talking Trash in Tucson curriculum is available online.
The goal of the instruction is to increase participation in recycling in Tucson (Do More Blue) and reduce contamination in the blue barrels.
