Posted June 8, 2020
Tucson Water Director Tim Thomure will be the guest speaker for The Santa Cruz River Heritage Project: Origins and Evolution, hosted by Audubon Arizona, tomorrow, June 9, at noon. Thomure will talk about how the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project developed, how it is evolving, and why Arizona water policy and water management are critical to its existence.
Posted June 8, 2020
The Sonora Environmental Research Institute (SERI) will host a live virtual workshop covering Tucson Water's Rainwater Harvesting Rebate and the Low-Income Rainwater Harvesting Grant and Loan Program. The free workshop is tomorrow, June 9, at 9 a.m.
Posted June 8, 2020
Posted June 5, 2020
Posted June 5, 2020
Tucson City Court last night, June 4, began Night Court sessions. Each evening, Monday through Thursday, there will be two or three court sessions that will run as late as 8 p.m. While no end date for this program has been determined, it is expected to be a temporary measure to maintain social distancing while reducing the backlog of cases.
Posted June 5, 2020
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is hosting its Wear Orange event online tomorrow, June 6, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The speakers will talk about important issues, including gun-control related topics.
There will also be some music, and Ward 6 Tucson City Council Member Steve Kozachik will perform. You can watch his recorded video at this link.
Posted June 5, 2020
Stay-at-home orders may have ended, but physical distancing is still the smart way to spend the weekend. Keep groups to 10 or fewer individuals, stay 6 feet apart, and wear face coverings in public. Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) guidance for protecting yourself and others from the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted June 5, 2020
The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is concerned about the health of its customers and is maintaining inspection services via Skype, FaceTime, or Google Duo.
Remote Video Inspection is an alternative to on-site inspections that require prompt service and allows scheduling a specific inspection time. Remote Video Inspection uses a video call on a smartphone or tablet in order to interact with a City inspector.
Posted June 5, 2020
Sun Tran has released a new mobile app to make riding and trip planning easier for passengers. The Sun Tran app features real-time bus and streetcar tracking, trip planning, interactive mapping, alerts, and detour notifications. Riders can locate the nearest bus/streetcar stop, find the current vehicle location, see if it's on time, and check how full a vehicle is before going to their stop.
Posted June 5, 2020
I’ve read up on George Floyd. He’s about my age and sounds like a person I would have liked to have known growing up. He was from Houston and was a standout football player in high school. He played in Texas’s state high school championship in 1992. Remember how big of a deal high school football is in Texas. That championship was played at the Astrodome.
He was 6’ 6” and called a “gentle giant” and had the nickname “Big Floyd.” His high school friend Donnell Cooper said “He had a quiet personality but a beautiful spirit.”
Posted June 4, 2020
Tucson City Court began a phased reopening, with restrictions, on Monday, June 1. Reopening protocols set by the Arizona Supreme Court require staff and visitors to receive a temperature scan before entering the building, wear a mask or face covering, and socially distance to the extent possible.
There is limited court access. The public should also arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled hearing times to accommodate the new safety and screening practices.
Posted June 4, 2020
The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) is inviting local businesses to join a free webinar on Monday, June 8, from 3-4 p.m., on the latest help for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what is happening in the retail industry and how the International Council of Shopping Centers is supporting small businesses.
Posted June 4, 2020
The monthly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event scheduled for Saturday, June 6, has been canceled to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The City of Tucson has halted all HHW collection until further notice at the main site at 2440 W. Sweetwater Drive, the Los Reales Landfill site at 5300 E. Los Reales Road, and the monthly collection event at 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.
Posted June 4, 2020
The City of Tucson created and maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. Visit the website for the latest information about how the City is conducting business during this crisis and the latest status in the community.
The site is updated as information continues to evolve.
Posted June 4, 2020
Boasting more than 600 rose bushes and 100 species of roses, it's no wonder the Cele Peterson Rose Garden is so unique. Whether you're celebrating an event, honoring a loved one, or simply enjoying the beauty of this special place, the Cele Peterson Rose Garden at Reid Park offers something for everyone.
Watch the video below to learn about its volunteers, see the roses in bloom, and discover when is a good time to visit.
