Pima County's STEPs court evolves to fit real lives
Pima County’s STEPs Court has overhauled its rigid treatment model to better accommodate participants’ real-life challenges—resulting in higher graduation rates and more paths to recovery.
TUSD seeks voter OK for $45M in school funding
Tucson Unified School District has approved a $45 million budget override proposal—the first in 30 years—to boost teacher pay, expand student services and strengthen academic programs, pending voter approval in November.
Proyecto de mural fronterizo ilumina situación de veteranos deportados
Un proyecto mural dirigido por la investigadora Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documenta las historias de veteranos militares estadounidenses deportados, destacando las consecuencias de la política migratoria a través del arte y narrativas personales.
El Foco de Tucson recibe subvención de la Iniciativa de Noticias Locales 2025
El Foco de Tucson ha recibido una subvención de la Iniciativa de Noticias Locales 2025 de la Fundación Comunitaria para el Sur de Arizona para apoyar su periodismo bilingüe y centrado en la comunidad.
Evento destaca esfuerzos locales en crisis de personas indígenas desaparecidas, asesinadas
A través de caminatas, un simposio y reuniones comunitarias, activistas de Tucson construyen redes de apoyo y exigen justicia para las personas indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas.
Border mural project shines light on deported veterans
A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narratives.
Green boot camp helps Arizona businesses cut costs and carbon
Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp helps small businesses reduce emissions, save money, and strengthen community resilience through practical sustainability training and support.
Trans youth call for allyship at Tucson event
Trans and gender-expansive youth in Tucson shared their experiences and called for greater community support and allyship at a recent town hall hosted by the Nahui Ollin Wellness Program.
Tucson Spotlight receives 2025 Local News Initiative grant
Tucson Spotlight has been awarded a 2025 Local News Initiative grant from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to support its bilingual, community-focused journalism.
