Posted July 6, 2020
Penzi, Reid Park Zoo's baby elephant, is now 3 months old and weighs 452 pounds. Overcoming stomach issues early in life, Penzi has discovered new food and is interacting more with her herd.
Posted July 6, 2020
The City of Tucson is hiring court clerks and senior court clerks for Tucson City Court. These positions will provide clerical support to the court and assist the public.
Posted July 6, 2020
Posted July 3, 2020
Brent Davis, who is a friend and once served as your Ward 2 councilperson, posted on Facebook this week that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He is doing okay: asymptomatic and quarantining at home. I’m glad for that, but I know it could be a whole lot worse.
In case you needed another reminder, Coronavirus is serious and real. Limit your time out of the house. If you must be out in public, wear a mask and practice distancing. And, if you have any symptoms, stay home. As I said a couple of weeks ago, this is not only for your safety, but the safety of others.
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Posted July 2, 2020
The Pima County Recorder Offices will be open for extended hours to accommodate last-minute voter registration on Monday, July 6, 2020. July 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the August 4, 2020, Primary Election.
Posted July 2, 2020
All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day. Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be affected tomorrow. The Los Reales Landfill will be open Friday and Saturday.
Posted July 2, 2020
With more than 3,333 new coronavirus cases reported today, July 2, the statewide total now stands at 87,425, with 8,577 of those in Pima County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. The total includes people who have recovered from COVID-19. There have now been 1,757 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 280 of those occurred in Pima County.
Posted July 2, 2020
The City of Tucson is postponing this year’s annual “A” Mountain Fireworks celebration that was scheduled for July 4. The decision was made due to the risk of increased community spread of COVID-19 and the extreme fire danger in the region as evidenced by the ongoing battle with the Bighorn Fire.
A news release will be issued and announcements made via the City’s website and social media platforms when the event is rescheduled.
Posted July 2, 2020
As COVID-19 cases keep rising in Arizona, physical distancing is still the smart way to spend the holiday weekend. If you plan to swim, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance while enjoying the pool to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Posted July 2, 2020
With the monsoon getting an active start in Tucson yesterday, July 1, the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is helping people prepare for the summer rainy season by offering free sandbags.
Posted July 1, 2020
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night approved the tentative budget for the fiscal year that begins today, July 1. The $1.7 billion spending plan sets aside $71 million for a disaster relief fund (the remainder of the $95 million the City received from the CARES Act).
Posted July 1, 2020
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, June 30, approved a policy that requires at least some details to be released immediately when a person dies in custody of the Tucson Police Department (TPD). The move comes after the details of the death of Carlos Ingram-Lopez weren't released publicly for more than two months after the 27-year-old died from "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of acute cocaine intoxication and physical restraint" while in TPD custody on April 21.
Posted July 1, 2020
More than 4,800 new coronavirus cases were reported today, July 1, which is the highest one-day number reported so far. With the new cases, the statewide total now stands at 84,092, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. The total includes people who have recovered from COVID-19. There have now been 1,720 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona.
Posted July 1, 2020
The lightning-caused Bighorn Fire in the Coronado National Forest has grown to 118,370 acres, but is now 54 percent contained. A little more than 900 people are still assigned to the fire.
Posted July 1, 2020
Tucson Parks and Recreation is taking appointments beginning today, July 1, for families to qualify for the Discount Program in anticipation of programs, memberships, and KIDCO afterschool beginning once the City reopens facilities. Applicants must bring all verification materials with them to the appointment.
