Catalina Foothills to phase out Chinese immersion program despite pushback
The Catalina Foothills Unified School District board voted to phase out its Mandarin immersion program due to declining enrollment and costs.
Tucson City Council approves major expansion of historic Fox Theatre
The city council unanimously approved the Vision 2030 project, which will add 300 seats, improve accessibility and expand facilities while preserving the landmark’s historic status.
Protesters demand transparency over alleged ICE facility on south side
More than 50 protesters marched to a Border Patrol site on Tucson’s south side, raising concerns that the facility may be storing unmarked ICE vehicles and calling for greater transparency in immigration enforcement.
Villa de microcasas trae esperanza a Tucson
El Proyecto Homing inauguró Esperanza Village, un nuevo sitio de vivienda de transición construido con microcasas de fácil montaje para brindar refugio y apoyo a los residentes de Tucson que se encuentran en situación de calle.
Marana residents push back on possible ICE detention center
Local officials and residents are raising concerns after a private prison company repurchased the shuttered Marana correctional facility, fearing it could be converted into an immigration detention center.
Book revisits woman’s fight against Tucson’s urban renewal
Historian Lydia R. Otero’s “Storied Property” tells the story of María Cordova, who defied eviction during Tucson’s 1960s urban renewal and became a symbol of resilience amid the city’s erased Mexican American past.
Shogun’s steady tradition keeps diners coming back
For more than 30 years, Shogun on Oracle Road has earned loyal diners with its familiar sushi, family-like atmosphere, and a timeless sense of comfort that never goes out of style.
Schubert propone enfoque comunitario para el Ayuntamiento
La candidata demócrata Miranda Schubert se postula para el puesto de concejala del Distrito 6 de Tucson, enfatizando la asequibilidad de la vivienda, el acceso al transporte público y la resiliencia ambiental como pilares fundamentales de su programa.
San Miguel students turn border experiences into documentary collaboration
San Miguel High School students are creating a short documentary about their border immersion experiences through a partnership between the school’s El Otro Lado program and CK Productions.