Posted August 31, 2015
Michael Ortega began serving as Tucson City Manager on July 1. A former Cochise County Administrator and Douglas City Manager, Ortega is no stranger to Tucson. A University of Arizona alumnus and avid Tumamoc Hill hiker, Ortega recently shared his vision for the city with Tucson 12.
Posted August 31, 2015
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site at the Los Reales Landfill has a new entrance at the intersection of Los Reales Road and Craycroft Road. The entrance includes a new scalehouse, administration building, and drop-off facility for HHW and recyclables. HHW sponsors public outreach and collection events each month, and 98 percent of materials collected are reused or recycled.
Posted August 31, 2015
There are plenty of places to park along the nearly 4-mile route of the Sun Link streetcar. Parking is available at more than 11,000 spaces along the University of Arizona, 4th Avenue, Downtown Tucson, and the Mercado District. Street parking is free on the weekends.
Posted August 28, 2015
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department wants to know how it can improve recreation and leisure opportunities for all of its users.
This July the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department kicked off a process of information gathering that will result in a five-year master plan that anticipates future needs and outlines the actions necessary to deliver high quality recreation facilities, programs and services to the Tucson area. Public and stakeholder input are essential and critical to the success of the master plan.
Posted August 28, 2015
Posted August 28, 2015
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) dropoff site at Los Reales Landfill will be closed tomorrow as the entrance is changed. It will reopen Monday at the new entrance at the intersection of Los Reales Road and Craycroft Road. The new entrance includes a new scalehouse, administration building, and drop-off facility for HHW and recyclables.
Posted August 28, 2015
September is Attendance Awareness Month, an annual event that recognizes the connection between school attendance and academic achievement. The goal is to mobilize schools and communities across the nation to promote the value of good attendance and take concrete steps to reduce chronic absence. Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will formally kick off the local event at a news conference on Tuesday.
Watch "Steps to Success" video from TUSD:
Posted August 28, 2015
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, along with Visit Tucson and Pima Community College, will host the Jennie Finch Softball Camp at the Lincoln Park Softball Complex, 8116 E. Escalante Road. The camp, Oct. 24-25, is open to all girls third grade and up.
Posted August 28, 2015
Do you have Labor Day weekend plans yet? If not, there's plenty to enjoy at home. A recent survey ranks Tucson as the 11th-best place for a staycation. When determining the rankings of 2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations, WalletHub looked at recreational activities, food and entertainment, and rest and relaxation. Orlando, Florida is No. 1 on the list.
Posted August 28, 2015
Celebrate World Rhino Day with Fireball and Yebonga, Reid Park Zoo’s charismatic rhinos. At this exclusive, after-hours reception, you’ll learn how the Zoo cares for these unique animals and why rhinos in the wild need our help. Enjoy appetizers and drinks with the zookeepers, and then meet a rhino up close. The event is set for Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. and tickets are available online.
Posted August 28, 2015
Posted August 27, 2015
Beginning this weekend, Sun Tran will provide limited Saturday bus service from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Routes 8, 16, and 18. Limited service maps and schedules are available at transit centers, Sun Tran's website, or by calling Customer Service at (520) 792-9222. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check schedules. Riders are advised to plan accordingly, as buses may be delayed due to overcrowding. As more resources become available, Sun Tran will continue add more service.
Posted August 27, 2015
The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced this week that the Houghton Road - Irvington Road to Valencia Road Project has been selected as one of the nation's Public Works Projects of the Year for 2015. The award will be presented next Monday in Phoenix. Award recipients include the City of Tucson as the managing agency, Hunter Contracting Co. as the primary contractor, Psomas as the primary design consultant, and Gordley Group as the public relations firm.
Posted August 27, 2015
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off site at Los Reales Landfill will be closed on Saturday, August 29, 2015. It will re-open on Monday, August 31st at the new entrance facility at the intersection of Los Reales Road and Craycroft Road.
The new entrance includes a new scalehouse, administration building, and drop-off facility for HHW and recyclables. For more information, call ES Customer Service at 791-3171.
Posted August 27, 2015
Monday is the last day for candidates to apply for the position of Tucson Police Chief. The City is seeking a proven leader who can inspire the confidence of the community and police officers. The successful candidate will be committed to using current data-driven policing strategies and applying the principles of community policing to reduce crime and deliver a high level of police services.
