Tech firms’ ICE ties spotlighted by #NoTechForICE campaign
Organizers with Mijente are raising awareness about technology companies supplying data and surveillance tools to ICE through federal contracts.
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Protests in Tucson follow killing of Minneapolis nurse
The killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents sparked protests and vigils in Tucson calling for accountability, transparency and an end to ICE enforcement practices.
Monsoon Chocolate to close Fort Lowell cafe, shift operations
Monsoon Chocolate will close its Fort Lowell Cafe+Market on Feb. 15 and move cafe operations back to its factory, citing rising costs and economic pressures.
Backyard shows help fuel Tucson’s local music scene
The Infinite Conversation is helping grow Tucson’s local music scene through backyard shows, DIY venues and partnerships with small spaces like Cafe Passe.
Border Patrol shooting near Arivaca sparks Tucson protest
A man was critically injured in a Border Patrol shooting near Arivaca, authorities said, prompting a protest outside a Tucson hospital later that day.
DOLC3 brings pop R&B energy to Tucson music scene
Tucson pop R&B girl group DOLC3 is gaining attention with original music, choreography and live performances, including an upcoming concert in Mesa.
UCAB marks 30 years of water cleanup advocacy in Tucson
Community members and officials marked the 30th anniversary of the Unified Community Advisory Board, reflecting on decades of groundwater cleanup efforts and ongoing water contamination challenges in Tucson.
Tucson residents gather for Day of Racial Healing dialogue
Tucson community members and local leaders gathered at the YWCA for a Day of Racial Healing event focused on guided dialogue, shared experiences and community healing.
True Concord musicians push for union recognition
Musicians with Tucson’s True Concord Voices and Orchestra renewed calls for union recognition, citing concerns over pay, job security and working conditions.