News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
The Oro Valley Town Council unanimously approved joining Pima County’s $33 million regional broadband project, which will bring new fiber infrastructure to the town and expand high-speed internet access across the county.
Ward 5 Councilmember Rocque Perez announced $300,000 in grants to support small businesses, community programs, and neighborhood initiatives on Tucson’s south side.
The new drone family will feature advanced technology for law enforcement operations, the first of its kind in the state.
Pima County Supervisor Jennifer Allen is calling for limits on NDAs after secrecy around the Amazon-backed Project Blue data center left officials and the public without key information on the project’s impact.
The Regional Transportation Authority board has moved a $2.7 billion draft plan to Pima County supervisors, which, if approved by voters in March 2026, will fund roads, transit, safety, and environmental projects including wildlife crossings.
Pima County will pay $816,000 to buy the long-blighted Spanish Trail Motel from Brian Bowers, with the sale expected to end South Tucson’s lawsuit and require him to clear asbestos and demolish the buildings before transfer.
Pima County is considering buying the Spanish Trail Motel, a move that could resolve South Tucson’s lawsuit against landlord Brian Bowers over fires, crime, and lingering asbestos at the property.
Cuts to the Ryan White Program and other federal funding are forcing SAAF and its partners to reduce essential HIV services, threatening care and support for low-income clients in southern Arizona.
Volunteers with Casa Maria and Barrio Restoration patrol and clean South Tucson streets twice a week, connecting residents with resources and keeping an eye on the community.
