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Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20
Elections

Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20

Former Tucson City Council member Rocque Perez is facing off against state Rep. Alma Hernandez for the open LD20 Senate seat, arguing that Southern Arizona needs leaders willing to say no to corporate interests and yes to public education.

Arizona program trains women as legal advocates
Community

Arizona program trains women as legal advocates

A new no-cost certification program is training women already serving Arizona communities to become legal advocates for neighbors facing eviction or domestic violence. Applications are due June 5.

Pima gastó $1 millón en renovaciones para el béisbol en Kino en 2025
El Foco de Tucson

Pima gastó $1 millón en renovaciones para el béisbol en Kino en 2025

El condado de Pima gastó más de 1,25 millones de dólares en renovaciones relacionadas con el béisbol en el Kino Stadium en 2025, incluyendo un nuevo marcador, la superficie de juego y un sistema de sonido.

Tucson artists question public mural selection process
Community

Tucson artists question public mural selection process

Some artists say Tucson's publicly funded mural commission process lacks transparency and favors repeat artists over emerging voices, raising questions about who controls how taxpayer arts dollars are spent.

Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20
Elections

Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20

State Rep. Alma Hernandez is running for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 20, facing a Democratic primary challenge from Rocque Perez ahead of the July 21 primary.

Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts
Region

Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts

The Tucson City Council approved a partnership with Tucson Area Pickleball to cover court repair fees and raise enough money to build three new courts.

South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones
El Foco de Tucson

South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones

El Concejo Municipal de South Tucson votó a favor de eliminar su impuesto a los alimentos y al consumo, cambiar el nombre del Día de César Chávez y explorar la creación de una red wifi comunitaria gratuita; todo ello mientras hace frente a un déficit presupuestario de $1.6 millones.

Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week
Community

Tucson's TimberTote heads to New York Fashion Week

Tucson wooden purse company TimberTote is heading to New York Fashion Week in September and hosting a fundraiser fashion show in Tucson on August 14 to help cover the cost.

Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE
Community

Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo detained by ICE

Tucson community members rallied outside the local ICE field office Monday after Karla Toledo, a 31-year-old DACA recipient with a current work permit, was detained at her home without a judicial warrant.

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