Obama makes waves during long-awaited return to Tucson
Former President Barack Obama delivered a fiery and impassioned speech to a crowd of 7,000 on Friday, taking several shots at Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump.
Caitlin Schmidt
Caitlin Schmidt is Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. She previously worked for the Arizona Daily Star and has been reporting on Southern Arizona for 15 years.
Ballot prop could reshape comp for waiters, bartenders, baristas
If you’ve driven around Tucson over the past few weeks, you may have noticed signs encouraging voters to approve Proposition 138 to save local restaurants.
Pima Animal Care Center director exiting position next month
For the second time in five years, Pima Animal Care Center will be looking for a new director.
Dueling VP visits highlight stark contrast in campaigns
Early voting kicked off in Pima County Wednesday, and thousands of community members marked the occasion by rallying with their vice presidential candidate of choice.
Former UA president launches website touting success
A week after stepping down as President of the University of Arizona, Robert C. Robbins has launched a new website promoting his work as a “Leader, Innovator and Educator.”
Bechtol has big ideas for Pima County's District 4
Vanessa Bechtol may be new to politics, but she has decades of experience in community and public service that she says makes her the most qualified candidate for District 4’s Pima County Supervisor seat.
Arizona Democrats hoping for a trifecta
Republicans have held a trifecta in Arizona since 1992, but Democratic officials and outreach groups are hoping to change that.
Anexo de la Misión amplía apoyo comunitario en Tucson
El condado de Pima, como el resto del país, ha estado luchando contra una escasez crítica de viviendas. Pero a medida que aumenta la necesidad, algunos funcionarios están considerando soluciones creativas que proporcionen algo más que refugio. Este verano, los Servicios de Justicia del Condado de Pima se instalaron silenciosamente
Pima County officials hope to repurpose vacant Mission Annex
Justice Services Director Kate Vesely has big plans for the 11,152-square-foot building, which includes office space, dozens of shower and restroom facilities, communal and outdoor areas, and private rooms.