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Gully Bakehouse brings Indian-inspired pastries to Tucson
Community

Gully Bakehouse brings Indian-inspired pastries to Tucson

Gully Bakehouse, a new Indian-inspired bakery inside Voltron Brewing on South Toole Avenue, blends traditional pastry technique with house-made spice blends rooted in founder Soumya Seemakurti's childhood in India.

Arizona advocates say Prop. 139 hasn't solved abortion access
Region

Arizona advocates say Prop. 139 hasn't solved abortion access

Reproductive rights advocates, congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza and state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton gathered in Tucson to argue that despite Prop. 139's passage, Arizona women still face significant barriers to abortion access.

Biblioteca Mission reabre tras dos años de cierre
El Foco de Tucson

Biblioteca Mission reabre tras dos años de cierre

La Biblioteca Richard Elías-Mission, ubicada en el south side de Tucson, ha reabierto sus puertas tras una renovación de dos años que incluye una ampliación de 5,000 pies cuadrados, con una nueva área infantil, un espacio para adolescentes y una biblioteca de semillas.

Greek frozen yogurt shop opens near University of Arizona
Community

Greek frozen yogurt shop opens near University of Arizona

Santorino Greek Frozen Yogurt opened June 1 near the University of Arizona, offering premium imported ingredients, elevated toppings and a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere at 800 E. University Blvd.

LD20 Democrats issue statement against Rep. Alma Hernandez
Elections

LD20 Democrats issue statement against Rep. Alma Hernandez

The Legislative District 20 Democratic Committee voted to issue a formal statement of concern against state Rep. Alma Hernandez, citing more than 150 votes she cast with Republicans ahead of a July primary against former Tucson council member Rocque Perez.

TPD targets street racing networks as traffic deaths climb
Region

TPD targets street racing networks as traffic deaths climb

Tucson police detailed a new intelligence-led strategy to combat street racing at the May 5 city council meeting, alongside an update on efforts to reduce 911 call volume and improve emergency response times.

Estudiantes de Sunnyside aprenden más allá del aula
El Foco de Tucson

Estudiantes de Sunnyside aprenden más allá del aula

Un programa educativo del Condado de Pima llamado CommunityShare está llevando arquitectos paisajistas, prensas de impresión y artistas locales a las aulas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Sunnyside.

Tucson group maps 20 years of migrant deaths at border
Community

Tucson group maps 20 years of migrant deaths at border

No More Deaths has released a database mapping migrant deaths along the Southern Arizona border from 2002 to 2025, even as new federal policies have quieted border activity and complicated data collection.

Tohono O'odham students showcase art in South Tucson
Community

Tohono O'odham students showcase art in South Tucson

Students from Tohono O'odham Community College are displaying graduating work at Galleria Mitotera in South Tucson through this weekend, with pieces spanning acrylic, charcoal, beadwork and digital media.

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