Posted August 24, 2015
Tucson City Court Judge Michael Pollard will be recognized this week for his accomplishments in our community. U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva will present Pollard’s Congressional Record to him Wednesday at 9 a.m. The Congressional Record was read during the July 21, 2015 House of Representatives session. The presentation will occur at Tucson City Court during the morning veterans court session.
Posted August 24, 2015
Ahead of the start of classes today at the University of Arizona, UA Athletics Director Greg Byrne, coaching staff from various sports, and mascots Wilbur and Wilma rode the Sun Link streetcar Friday and visited several restaurants to speak with fans and enjoy the atmosphere of Downtown Tucson.
Posted August 24, 2015
Even though classes are back in session, it's hot outside and home swimming pools are still a good break from the heat. In the latest edition of "No Bad Days with Barrett" on KGUN9, Tucson Fire Capt. Barrett Baker says even though the kids are back in school, it's still important to keep in mind the ABCs of drowning prevention when using the pool. "A" is for active adult supervision; "B" is for barriers; and "C" is for classes (swimming lessons and CPR).
Posted August 24, 2015
Tucson Water’s new Single Family Residential Clothes Washer Program will rebate customers $200 when they purchase a CEE Tier 2 or Tier 3 clothes washer. High-efficiency clothes washers save water and energy. Certain conditions apply for the rebate, so please follow the program link above to learn more.
Posted August 24, 2015
The City of Tucson is offering the business community a Tax Amnesty Program. This rare opportunity will allow Tucson business owners to submit delinquent sales tax or license fees without penalty and with reduced interest due on delinquent balances. This is also an opportunity for Tucson businesses that are not licensed to get licensed, without penalty. The amnesty period will run for two months, Sept. 1, 2015 - Oct. 30, 2015.
Posted August 21, 2015
On Monday, August 24, 2015, crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will mill (remove asphalt) and repave a small section of Sixth Street on the west side of Country Club Road.
To lessen the impact on the traveling public, the milling work will begin at approximately 7 p.m. and is scheduled to be complete by 9 p.m. Paving work is scheduled to begin at 3:30 a.m., and is scheduled to be complete by 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2015.
Posted August 21, 2015
While a Reid Park Zoo-produced video of Nandi's first year blew up local social media yesterday, along with her birthday celebration photos, the event also gained traction on a national scale. Many other websites and social media accounts shared the video and stills of the party. Time magazine even has the montage video posted online. If you missed the party, find the video below.
Posted August 21, 2015
The new Park Smart card from Park Tucson lets you store parking value and receive an additional 10 percent added on for free each time you reload it. Park Smart cards can be used at all smart parking meters located in Downtown Tucson, 4th Avenue, Main Gate Square, near the University of Arizona's Eller College, and south of the UA campus.
Posted August 21, 2015
The City of Tucson’s Department of Procurement recently received the distinguished Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award for the 20th year in a row, one of only six agencies nationwide to do so. The AEP Award is given by the National Procurement Institute, in partnership with 11 other professional sponsor organizations. It measures innovation, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership attributes in public procurement.
Posted August 21, 2015
Ride the Sun Link streetcar and enjoy the the final KXCI Presents: Sun Link Summer in the City Concert Series, a live concert inside a streetcar. The last concert will take place tomorrow night, featuring music from Hank Topless. Passengers can attend the concert by boarding the streetcar at the stop at Avenida del Convento and Congress (across from Mercado San Agustin) at 7 p.m.
Posted August 21, 2015
Applications are available for artists who wish to participate in the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Nov. 28-29. The event has been held for more than two decades, attracting vendors from all over the Southwest. The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is seeking artists, crafters, photographers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more to sell their original artwork. All items must be handmade and are subject to approval.
Posted August 20, 2015
One year ago today, Reid Park Zoo celebrated the birth of its first African elephant calf, Nandi. Today, visitors came out for the birthday festivities, which included cake, treats and gifts. Tucson 12 was on hand to get some video of the special day.
Posted August 20, 2015
With the start of the Arizona Athletics season this week, Athletics Director Greg Byrne, coaching staff from various sports, and mascots Wilbur and Wilma rode the Sun Link streetcar to speak with fans and enjoy the atmosphere of Downtown Tucson.
"We’re always looking for ways to connect with the Tucson community, and what better way than to take the streetcar from campus to downtown and mingle with patrons, business owners and Wildcat fans,” Byrne said.
Posted August 20, 2015
If you'd like to track the streetcar and you have a smartphone, you're in luck. The Tucson Streetcar Tracker, developed by Dallan Porter at the University of Arizona, is useful if you want to figure out how long it will take for the streetcar to show up at the stop where you're waiting.
The app was developed using open data provided by Sun Link. The free tracker is available for iOS and Android.
Posted August 20, 2015
If you haven't returned your City of Tucson Primary Election ballot, today is your last day to get it in the mail to make sure it gets counted in Tuesday's election in the contests for Mayor and Council Members in Wards 1, 2 and 4. You also can drop off ballots through Tuesday at the City’s Elections Center, 800 E. 12th St. (near East Broadway Boulevard and South Euclid Avenue) or the City Clerk's Office on the 9th floor of City Hall, 255 W. Alameda.
In addition, there are select polling places open on Tuesday.
