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After house fire, Tucson baker rebuilds Tilted Halos
Community

After house fire, Tucson baker rebuilds Tilted Halos

A 2021 house fire forced Tucson baker Mariel Montel to pause Tilted Halos, but she is gradually rebuilding the vegan, gluten-free bakery.

UA halts studio art minor amid class availability shortages
Schools

UA halts studio art minor amid class availability shortages

The school says the program is paused to address enrollment bottlenecks and ensure current majors and minors can graduate on time.

Three G Vintage trae el estilo retro a Tucson
El Foco de Tucson

Three G Vintage trae el estilo retro a Tucson

La nueva tienda Three G Vintage, ubicada en el centro de la ciudad, fusiona la moda clásica, la inclusión y el espíritu comunitario en la escena vintage de Tucson.

Grassroots drive delivers winter essentials to Tucson students
Schools

Grassroots drive delivers winter essentials to Tucson students

United Hearts of Arizona will host its 12th annual Shoe & Jacket Event on Dec. 13, providing winter essentials to more than 200 students from Tucson’s south and west sides.

Tucson’s Zero Waste events aim to cut holiday landfill surge
Region

Tucson’s Zero Waste events aim to cut holiday landfill surge

The City of Tucson is hosting biannual zero waste drop-off events to help residents divert reusable and recyclable items from landfills during the peak holiday waste season.

Jóvenes exploran soluciones para el desperdicio de alimentos a Tucson Village Farm
El Foco de Tucson

Jóvenes exploran soluciones para el desperdicio de alimentos a Tucson Village Farm

Más de 30 estudiantes de Tucson pasaron un día en Tucson Village Farm el mes pasado como parte de la conferencia KALE, enfocada en reducir el desperdicio de alimentos y promover hábitos sostenibles.

Tucson leaders, young residents connect at first Democracy Forum
Region

Tucson leaders, young residents connect at first Democracy Forum

Local officials and young Tucson residents gathered at the inaugural Democracy Forum to discuss accountability, housing, public education and community well-being.

Grijalva returns to Pueblo High for homecoming swearing-in
Region

Grijalva returns to Pueblo High for homecoming swearing-in

Newly sworn U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva marked her return to Pueblo High School with a community swearing-in ceremony, outlining her early legislative priorities and pledging to fight for public education, immigrant rights and sacred lands.

Los proveedores de Tucson presionan para lograr un mejor acceso a la salud mental
El Foco de Tucson

Los proveedores de Tucson presionan para lograr un mejor acceso a la salud mental

Mientras Arizona continúa figurando entre los peores estados en cuanto al acceso a la salud mental, los proveedores de Tucson están trabajando para ampliar la atención a través de asociaciones locales, telesalud e iniciativas lideradas por estudiantes.

Tucson residents organize after federal raids
Community

Tucson residents organize after federal raids

Hundreds gathered in Menlo Park Saturday to voice fears over immigration enforcement and plan coordinated neighborhood responses.

Tucson diplomacy group to spotlight international exchange work at dinner
Community

Tucson diplomacy group to spotlight international exchange work at dinner

The Citizen Diplomacy Alliance will use its upcoming dinner to highlight its mission of fostering international understanding, featuring a keynote from Shadow Wolves tracker Kevin Carlos.

Comunidad de Amphi dividida por las políticas para estudiantes transgénero
El Foco de Tucson

Comunidad de Amphi dividida por las políticas para estudiantes transgénero

Padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad abarrotaron una reciente reunión de la junta escolar de Amphi para debatir el acceso a baños, seguridad estudiantil y las obligaciones legales del distrito para proteger a los jóvenes transgénero.

South Tucson residents navigate a “Food Prison” after grocery closure
Community

South Tucson residents navigate a “Food Prison” after grocery closure

The closure of South Tucson’s only full-service grocery store has intensified safety concerns and deepened long-standing inequities as residents and advocates push for solutions.

Tucson City Council marks historic shift in representation
Region

Tucson City Council marks historic shift in representation

Tucson swore in a City Council Tuesday with a record number of women, following its largest LGBTQ+ representation to date.

Un nuevo documental saca a la luz la herencia empresarial afroamericana de South Park
El Foco de Tucson

Un nuevo documental saca a la luz la herencia empresarial afroamericana de South Park

Un nuevo documental creado por dos nativos de Tucson destaca la historia de Hopkins Fashions & Sounds y del otrora próspero barrio de South Park, preservando un capítulo vital pero a menudo olvidado de la historia afroamericana de la ciudad.

Reentry simulation exposes barriers for Tucson participants
Community

Reentry simulation exposes barriers for Tucson participants

A reentry simulation gave participants a firsthand look at how missing IDs, limited transportation and strict supervision can derail the lives of people returning from incarceration.

Tucson rescues see growing need for tortoise adopters
Community

Tucson rescues see growing need for tortoise adopters

Wildlife officials say adoption needs are rising statewide as captive desert tortoises, including Tucson resident Kathy Weir’s beloved Sherman, require long-term, secure homes to survive.

South Tucson incorpora un banco de alimentos móvil para hacer frente a la creciente necesidad
El Foco de Tucson

South Tucson incorpora un banco de alimentos móvil para hacer frente a la creciente necesidad

South Tucson cuenta ahora con su primer banco de alimentos móvil, que lleva comestibles mensuales directamente a residentes ancianos, discapacitados y de bajos ingresos que anteriormente tenían dificultades para acceder a otros puntos de distribución.

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