South Tucson community garden reopens with free plots for all
La Capilla community garden in South Tucson is open again, offering free garden plots, public art and green space to residents through the Primavera Foundation.
Perez's deleted posts threaten LD20 primary bid
Aggressive 2020 social media posts by Arizona Senate candidate Rocque Perez have resurfaced ahead of the July 21 Democratic primary in Legislative District 20, drawing responses from both Perez and his opponent, state Rep. Alma Hernandez.
UA's $70M endowment move draws scrutiny
The University of Arizona says a $70 million endowment transfer will improve efficiency. The foundation's own donor letter and faculty senate chair Leila Hudson say it's about cash.
Electores de LD17 y LD20 se reúnen con candidatos en Tucson
Los votantes de los distritos legislativos 17 y 20 tuvieron una oportunidad única de conversar personalmente con los candidatos en un foro informal organizado conjuntamente por Tucson Spotlight/ El Foco de Tucson, Arizona Luminaria y Press Forward Southern Arizona.
ICE detention bars Tucson mom from her own trial
A Tucson woman detained by ICE in January cannot attend her own shoplifting trial, as her attorney argues her detention violates her constitutional right to a speedy trial and may cost her the right to remain in the country.
Tucson residents push for stricter data center rules
Tucson residents who spoke at a June 3 Planning Commission hearing on proposed data center regulations said the rules don't go far enough, as the city works to get ahead of large-scale data center development.
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Tucson fashion show honors missing indigenous women
Indigenous designers, artists and musicians gathered at Main Event Tucson on May 3 for a fashion show honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and children, organized by the Tucson Indian Center.
Oro Valley approves water rate hike, $128M budget
The Oro Valley Town Council approved a 3.6% water rate increase and a tentative $128 million budget for fiscal year 2027 at its June 3 meeting, while also receiving an unofficial warning of a potential 20% cut to the town's Colorado River water supply.