Posted March 17, 2016
Arizona lawmakers yesterday sent Gov. Doug Ducey a bill that would allow him to demand that local government ordinances fall in line with state policies, or those governments could lose state funding.
Posted March 17, 2016
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) Impaired Driver Enforcement Unit will have increased DUI enforcement efforts for St. Patrick’s Day today and through the weekend.
As part of the Southern Arizona DUI Task Force, TPD and other law enforcement agencies will deploy additional officers and resources in DUI saturation patrols. This DUI deployment is one of 14 designated weekend DUI deployments this year for TPD and the Southern Arizona DUI Task Force.
Posted March 17, 2016
The Sun Link streetcar will run continuously until 2 a.m. tomorrow to accommodate big crowds for St. Patrick's Day and fans who plan to watch the Arizona Wildcats on TVs at Main Gate Square bars and restaurants. The Cats will face Wichita State in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament tonight, beginning at 6:20.
Posted March 17, 2016
In order to facilitate concrete delivery for construction of the AC Marriott Hotel at Fifth Avenue and Broadway Boulevard, some modifications to vehicular traffic will be needed this week. Starting tonight at 10:30, through 4 p.m. tomorrow, the left lane of Broadway will be closed between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. On Saturday, the left lane of Broadway will be closed again between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Posted March 17, 2016
Construction is progressing on the new AC Marriott Hotel in Downtown Tucson on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. In order to facilitate concrete delivery, some modifications to the traffic control set-up hours will be necessary. Below are the vehicular travel restrictions associated with this construction this week. Please note that pedestrian and bicycle access is being maintained in and around road closures.
Posted March 16, 2016
Posted March 16, 2016
If you still have your mail-in ballot for the March 22 Presidential Preference Election, Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan says you should send it back no later than tomorrow to make sure your vote gets counted.
Posted March 16, 2016
Ward 5 Tucson City Council Member Richard Fimbres and Legislative District 2 State Senator Andrea Dalessandro present a forum this week to offer tips to keep seniors safe from scam artists.
There will be presentations from representatives of the Arizona Attorney General, Pima County Attorney, Pima County Sheriff, Pima Council on Aging, DES Adult Protective Services, AARP, and more. Presenters will be available to answer questions and provide resources during the forum.
Posted March 16, 2016
Twice a year, the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services department offers residents an opportunity to clean out their yard, shed, or garage and get rid of debris that won’t fit in their trash containers.
Learn more about the Brush and Bulky program in the Tucson 12 video below.
Posted March 16, 2016
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild's office and the Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC) present a new exhibit produced for the Mayor’s Gallery.
Posted March 16, 2016
Tucson Water is seeking a team player with skills to lead well maintenance mechanics in constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining well sites to run efficiently and in sound condition. Work is subject to standby and on-call hours during off-duty hours.
Duties require working outdoors under varying weather conditions in constrictive and/or slippery areas and around moving equipment. The recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be used to fill vacancies within the next six months.
Posted March 16, 2016
Posted March 15, 2016
The latest annual report for the Road Recovery bond program shows the 3-year-old plan is ahead of schedule and exceeding initial budget expectations. The Bond Oversight Commission (BOC) oversees the $100 million, 5-year program that voters approved as Proposition 409 in 2012.
Posted March 15, 2016
Getting a required business license to open a business in Tucson (and paying ensuing taxes) can be done online through the City of Tucson's Finance Department.
One thing to remember if you are buying an existing business is that you are liable for any unpaid taxes of the seller. Before purchasing any business, you should require the seller to provide a “Letter of Good Standing” issued by the City’s License Section, which is a document that states there is no tax amount outstanding.
Posted March 15, 2016
It's "Fix a Leak" week across the country, and Tucson Water is doing its part to encourage customers to save water all year through its Zanjeros program.
Zanjeros are specially-trained water efficiency experts who have performed thousands of comprehensive inventories of home water use that helped customers lower their water bills. Learn more about your home’s water-using fixtures, water meter, plumbing, irrigation, and more.
