Posted June 6, 2019
In response to requests from the public for more user-friendly information about the City’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) processes, staff has prepared seven helpful handouts.
Posted June 6, 2019
Sun Tran, Sun Link, and Sun Van are hosting a job fair this weekend for career opportunities in public transportation. The event will be held Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Sun Tran Administrative Office, 3920 N. Sun Tran Blvd. (Prince/I-10).
Posted June 6, 2019
Reid Park Zoo is home to four squirrel monkeys, some of the smallest primates. Visitors can see them swinging from branch to branch, hear them vocalizing to one another, and enjoying small pieces of fruit or worms. The Temple of Tiny Monkeys is located in the Zoo’s South America Loop. Watch the monkeys in action on the video below.
Posted June 6, 2019
Tucson Parks and Recreation has an application to name the existing and future softball fields at Lincoln Regional Park as the Julie Reitan Softball Complex. The public comment period on the naming ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22.
Posted June 5, 2019
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night approved the $1.56 billion, structurally-balanced FY 2019/2020 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. An ordinance establishing tax levies will be on the regular agenda for the meeting of June 18. The full budget book will be online soon.
Read the April 23 budget submission memo from City Manager Michael Ortega.
Posted June 5, 2019
The Tucson Fire Department is seeking candidates for firefighter recruits to perform specialized fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue work. Firefighters also conduct routine maintenance and inspections of emergency service equipment, educate the community by answering inquiries regarding fire safety issues, and participate in health, wellness, and physical conditioning programs.
Posted June 5, 2019
Southern Arizona’s aviation industry soon will get a much-needed workforce boost following the state's one-time appropriation of $15 million to Pima Community College’s (PCC) nationally recognized Aviation Technology Program.
Posted June 5, 2019
The annual Pima County Housing Center Home Ownership Fair offers resources for current homeowners and new homebuyers. It takes place Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Tucson Association of Realtors, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd.
Posted June 5, 2019
The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents live, local performances each Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in Jácome Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Grab lunch from your favorite downtown spot or food truck, bring a friend or some coworkers, and enjoy the free lunchtime tunes. The concert series runs through July 2.
Posted June 4, 2019
Today's edition of NewsNet features some employment opportunities at the City of Tucson, an innovative, progressive, and dynamic organization whose mission is to deliver exceptional service to its residents. We focus on employees’ success, empowerment, and staff development. Learn more about job opportunities at the links below or visit our online employment center.