City News

Dry Conditions Trigger Increased Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Arizona

Posted June 4, 2014

Effective Thursday, June 5, the Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona, consistent with Arizona State Forestry Division fire restrictions already in place statewide.

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Karin's Note: Thursday, May 29, 2014

Posted May 29, 2014

Karin's Note: Thursday, May 29, 2014

-Ward 3 Events
-Upcoming Area Neighborhood and Coalition Meeting(s)
-Citywide Events
-Did You Know?

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Dear Tucsonans,

City Manager Richard Miranda

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City Pools Opening Thursday, May 29

Posted May 28, 2014

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department welcomes the Arizona heat and invites you to cool off at one of our 18 city pools starting Thursday, May 29 through July 30, 2014. A complete list city pools can be found on page seven of the Summer Program Guide and Class Catalog at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks

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Welcome Home Four Familes - May 28 - 4 PM

Posted May 27, 2014

Habitat for Humanity Tucson is welcoming four families to their new homes in Copper Vista, 1371 East Copper Vista on Wednesday, May 28, 4 pm. For more information, go online to habitattucson.org.

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Ward 5 Town Hall Featuring Mayor Jonathan Rothschild - May 28

Posted May 27, 2014

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will be the featured speaker at the Ward 5 Town Hall tomorrow (May 28), 6 pm to 8 pm, at the El Pueblo Senior Center, 101 West Irvington Road. Mayor Rothschild will be speaking about the City and will be there to answer your questions. Hope to see you there tomorrow!

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Street Bonds Road Recovery : Sealcoating Program

Posted May 27, 2014

Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Co, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will be sealcoating several Tucson roadways over the next two months as part of the voter-approved $100 million, five-year street bond program - Road Recovery.

The dates, work hours and locations for the next set of roadway improvements are listed below. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather. Please note that the work will take place during the day.

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A Memorial Day Message from Councilmember Fimbres

Posted May 23, 2014

Dear Friends:

Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day, a day for remembering the men and women who fought bravely and died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally, known as Decoration Day, the holiday originated in the years following the Civil Ware and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

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Street Bonds Recovery Sealcoating Program

Posted May 21, 2014

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BASIS Buffel Bandits

Posted May 20, 2014

Today, Alamo Wash Park was "adopted" by the BASIS Buffel Bandits. Students from BASIS have been cleaning up Alamo Wash and other locations around town of both trash and invasive buffel grass. I was proud to see the kids congratulated for helping our community.

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BLM Update

Posted May 19, 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Western Area Power Administration are soliciting input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment (EIS/RMPA) for the proposed Southline Transmission Line Project in southern New Mexico and Arizona. You and your staff are invited to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposed project and provide comment.

Public Hearing
Thursday, May 22, 2014
5:30 to 8 p.m., presentation at 6 p.m.
El Rio Neighborhood Center
1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

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Karin's Note: Friday, May 16th, 2014

Posted May 16, 2014

Karin's Note: Friday, May 16th, 2014
-Ward 3 Events
-Upcoming Area Neighborhood and Coalition Meeting(s)
-Citywide Events
-Did You Know?

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Dear Tucsonans,

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Street Bonds Road Recovery : Sealcoating Program

Posted May 16, 2014

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Water Line Work

Posted May 16, 2014

Water line work will affect traffic on Pantano Rd. and Waverly St. Beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, May 16, and continuing until 6 a.m., Saturday, May 17, southbound traffic lanes on Pantano Rd. will be closed at Waverly St. because of water line work. The affected area is between Pima St. and Wrightstown Rd. Southbound traffic on Pantano Rd. will be diverted to one of its northbound lanes. Pantano Rd. will also be reduced to one lane for northbound traffic in the area. Motorists are asked to exercise additional caution to help ensure the safety of the workers.

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University of Arizona Convocations in Downtown Tucson

Posted May 13, 2014

The Tucson Convention Center (TCC) will host several University of Arizona convocations on Thursday, May 15, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, as well as the Salpointe Catholic High School graduation ceremony.

Below is a list of the colleges and times of the ceremonies:

Thursday, May 15, 2014
College of Science 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
College of Honors 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, May 16, 2014
College of Education 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Eller College of Management 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.