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Language access failure leads to denial for Mauritanian asylum seeker
Community

Language access failure leads to denial for Mauritanian asylum seeker

A Mauritanian asylum seeker was denied refuge in the U.S. after a mistranslation during his court hearing led to inconsistencies in his case, highlighting critical issues with language access in the immigration system.

Volunteers power Tucson Festival of Books, logging thousands of hours
Community

Volunteers power Tucson Festival of Books, logging thousands of hours

Thousands of volunteers power the Tucson Festival of Books, dedicating thousands of hours to keep the event running smoothly.

Rio Nuevo board weighs hotel, patio expansion, and eastside eatery
Region

Rio Nuevo board weighs hotel, patio expansion, and eastside eatery

The Rio Nuevo board reviewed plans for a new downtown hotel, a patio expansion at Elliot’s on Congress, and a new Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers location at Park Place Mall.

Tucson Festival of Books offers local authors a platform to shine
Community

Tucson Festival of Books offers local authors a platform to shine

The Tucson Festival of Books provides local authors, including Gabriel Palacios and Anne Hillerman, a valuable platform to connect with readers, network with fellow writers, and gain exposure for their work.

Artista tucsonense transforma pasión culinaria en arte en prendas
El Foco de Tucson

Artista tucsonense transforma pasión culinaria en arte en prendas

Lauren Valenzuela, exprofesional de la industria restaurantera, canaliza su pasión culinaria en joyas artesanales con temática gastronómica en Sigfús Designs, un estudio de Tucson que combina arte, hospitalidad y compromiso con la comunidad.

Varios edificios de Sunnyside enfrentan importantes reparaciones de techos
El Foco de Tucson

Varios edificios de Sunnyside enfrentan importantes reparaciones de techos

Una evaluación reciente determinó que cinco edificios escolares de Sunnyside requerirán reparaciones o reemplazos significativos de techos en los próximos cinco años, llevando a los funcionarios del distrito a explorar costos y posibles opciones de financiamiento.

Southern Arizona's annual science fair highlights student innovation
Schools

Southern Arizona's annual science fair highlights student innovation

The Southern Arizona Science and Engineering Fair showcased student innovation, highlighting groundbreaking STEM projects and fostering future scientists and engineers.

Tucson Festival of Books spotlights Latino and Indigenous voices
Community

Tucson Festival of Books spotlights Latino and Indigenous voices

The Tucson Festival of Books highlights Latino and Indigenous voices through the Nuestras Raíces tent and other venues, providing a platform for underrepresented authors to share their stories.

Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room
Multimedia

Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room

Spotlight co-founder Caitlin Schmidt joined AZPM’s The Press Room panel to discuss Sheriff Nanos’ exit from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump’s tariff delays on Mexico, Tesla protests in Tucson, and Prop 414 updates.

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