Posted May 5, 2016
If you plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo tonight, the Sun Link streetcar will run until 2 a.m. through the University of Arizona, Main Gate Square, 4th Avenue, downtown, and Mercado San Agustin. There are plenty of places to park along the nearly 4-mile route, with more than 11,000 spaces available.
Posted May 5, 2016
In cooperation with the City of Tucson and Pima County, Tucson Clean & Beautiful will dedicate commemorative trees tomorrow along Pantano River Park. Each tree to be dedicated was purchased by Tucson-area residents to honor friends and family.
Posted May 5, 2016
Tonight marks the start of this summer's Cinema La Placita, which is entering its 17th year hosting classic movies in an outdoor setting.
Every Thursday night at 7:30, May through August, hundreds of Tucsonans enjoy the summer evenings with a different movie each week for $3 per person (includes all-you-can-eat popcorn).
Tonight's movie is “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), starring Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal and Carrie Fisher.
Posted May 5, 2016
Posted May 4, 2016
The Arizona Legislature gave final approval early this morning to a $9.6 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The package came together after legislative leaders agreed to rescind a proposal to cut public education — at least for this fiscal year. The final deal demanded by moderate Republicans ensures there will be no loss of funding for schools that are losing students, small charter schools, and district-run charter schools.
Posted May 4, 2016
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department are asking for public input in a discussion regarding the future needs and improvements to John F. Kennedy Park at Mission Road and Ajo Way. A public meeting will be held tonight from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.
Posted May 4, 2016
The City of Tucson invites residents to a public meeting next week to review and comment on three tools designed to encourage reinvestment in our community.
The tools include a Planned Area Development (PAD) rezoning tool, an administrative process for Major Streets & Routes setback relief, and optional concurrent plan amendment and rezoning applications.
The public meeting will be held next Wednesday, May 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop.
Posted May 4, 2016
Treat your mom to a special Mother's Day at Reid Park Zoo, this Sunday, 8-9:30 a.m. Start off the morning with a breakfast and mimosa at the Conservation Learning Center’s deck overlooking Mill Pond, and then take a stroll through the Zoo and participate in a variety of activities.
It's not only human moms who will be honored, as animal moms get special treats to celebrate the day.
Posted May 4, 2016
Individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to historic preservation in Tucson and Pima County will be recognized at the annual Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony later this month.
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission (T-PCHC) and the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation (THPF) will host the event on Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S. Scott Ave.
Posted May 4, 2016
Governor Ducey has ordered that all state flags be lowered to half-staff effective from sunrise and until sunset May 4, 2016, in honor of Navy SEAL Charlie Keating IV. Flags will be lowered again on the day of his interment, which will be announced at a later date.
Posted May 3, 2016
Caterpillar Inc. is coming to Downtown Tucson, bringing hundreds of six-figure jobs to the region. State and local officials made the announcement this morning. Caterpillar, which manufactures construction and mining equipment, says it will bring 600 jobs to Tucson over the next five years. Those positions include executives, engineers, and product development and support positions. State officials say the economic impact of the move is projected to be about $600 million.
Posted May 3, 2016
The Mayor and Tucson City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on possible Charter change questions to send to voters.
Posted May 3, 2016
Community groups and local agencies have a new summer target date to help homeless veterans secure housing. The July 4 date extends the original estimate of last December. Approximately 300 homeless veterans remain to be housed, according to Mayor Jonathan Rothschild's office.
Posted May 3, 2016
Two 8-year-old dogs were killed after being attacked by bees Friday night in Rita Ranch, near Valencia and Houghton roads.
The owner of the dogs tried to help, but he said the animals were completely covered with bees within a couple of minutes, and he was stung himself. He rushed the dogs to the vet after getting them inside, but they had to be euthanized.
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) was called in to foam the swarm. TFD says of the 90 bee-related calls it received in April, crews only had to use foam about five times.
Posted May 3, 2016
Tucson is still in the running in the Best Town Ever contest from Outside magazine. The publication is looking for cities with great access to trails and public lands, thriving restaurants and neighborhoods, and a good beer scene.
You can vote for Tucson on the magazine's website (linked above), which features a competition bracket like the NCAA basketball tournament.
