News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
The University of Arizona and the City of Tucson are in talks about transferring ownership of a stretch of Park Avenue between Speedway Boulevard and Sixth Street to the university, raising questions about bike lane enforcement and road safety.
The Fox Tucson Theatre announced a $5 million naming rights deal with Hughes Federal Credit Union on June 4, the largest single gift in the theater's $26.6 million campaign to expand into a full performing arts complex by 2030.
Marana's Town Council unanimously approved updates to its public art policy June 2, expanding exemptions for certain developers and giving the town manager more authority to update the policy without council approval.
The Oro Valley Town Council discussed $1.5 million in proposed road improvements and a possible Sprouts-anchored shopping center near Tangerine Road and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, drawing skepticism from residents still wary of a failed development in the area.
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.
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.
The Oro Valley Town Council voted 6-1 to adopt a leisure travel plan aimed at boosting visitor revenue, but removed several large-scale proposals including a performing arts venue and public market hall before signing off.
Rio Nuevo is moving forward with the reopening of Gibson's Shopping Market in downtown Tucson, but the district faces another legislative fight over its funding as the June 30 budget deadline approaches.
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.
