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.
Posted March 15, 2016
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) currently has multiple vacancies for public safety dispatchers within the Communications Division. The position involves skilled radio communications, including dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The dispatcher must relay critical information via a radio system to public safety personnel who are dispatched on calls for service.
Posted March 15, 2016
Motorists parking in Downtown Tucson, 4th Avenue and around the University of Arizona campus can pay for metered parking via the GoTucson smartphone app from Park Tucson. Payment also can be made via a mobile website or local phone number. In the video below, Tucson 12 shows you different ways you can use the smart meters.
Posted March 14, 2016
Ward 6 Council Member Steve Kozachik's office is hosting a meet and greet tomorrow night with Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus. The event will run from 6:30-8 p.m. at 3202 E. 1st St.
Posted March 14, 2016
After recent fatal and non-fatal crashes involving bicyclists and motorists, a Tucson man launched a website to collect information on crashes to help prevent future occurrences.
Posted March 14, 2016
The City of Tucson Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is seeking your help through an online survey regarding the motor vehicle speed limit on bicycle boulevards (select residential streets that prioritize bicycling and walking). The survey linked below will be used to gather the community's opinions on speed limits and safety. However, in order to change the speed limit on residential streets, it would require a change at the state level.
Posted March 14, 2016
Sun Tran, Sun Rideshare, and the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) are hosting a free Learn to Ride Transit Workshop next month.
Posted March 14, 2016
Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow will perform concerts across North America during his "One Last Time!" tour, and tickets for the public go on sale tomorrow for his May 2 performance at the Tucson Convention Center.
Posted March 14, 2016
The southbound curb travel lane on Alvernon Way is closed to traffic from Pima Street to Speedway Boulevard throughout the weekend. Due to equipment malfunction, only half of the travel lane was milled leaving an uneven asphalt surface. For the safety of the traveling public, the lane will be closed until mid-morning Monday, March 14, 2016. Residential and business access will be maintained during the weekend closure. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving in the area.
