Rio Nuevo closes office amid backlash over Borderlands Brewery ousting
Rio Nuevo shut down its office temporarily after receiving threats following news that Borderlands Brewery would be displaced to make way for a Live Nation-backed comedy club.
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News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
Retail, construction surge ahead in Marana with $3.8M development
Retail and construction activity is ramping up in Marana’s Gladden Farms community, where developers have broken ground on a $3.8 million commercial project expected to bring new businesses and jobs.
Rio Nuevo spurs growth, but locals want balance
Tucson’s Rio Nuevo district has revitalized downtown with new businesses and development, but longtime residents and business owners are calling for more balance and community engagement.
Pima County youth swim team registration opens April 29
Pima County’s summer swim team program for kids ages 5 to 18 opens for registration on April 29, with nine teams available across the county and limited spots filling fast.
Environmental rollbacks, mining expansion spark alarm in Southern Arizona
Amid record heat and worsening air quality, Southern Arizona faces growing environmental threats from federal policy rollbacks and expanded mining, prompting alarm from former EPA leaders and local advocates.
RTA budget cut raises wildlife safety concerns
Conservationists are pushing back against the Regional Transportation Authority's decision to halve its environmental budget, warning it threatens wildlife and driver safety across Southern Arizona.
Oro Valley council upholds approval of church sanctuary height
The Oro Valley Town Council upheld its decision to allow a local church to build a 36-foot-tall sanctuary, concluding a contentious five-year debate over the project’s impact on the surrounding community.
Immigrant rights group sues to block Prop 314
An Arizona immigrant rights group has filed a lawsuit challenging Proposition 314, calling it an unconstitutional and unfunded law that endangers immigrant communities under the guise of public safety.
Former lawmaker Andrés Cano appointed to Pima County Board of Supervisors
Former state lawmaker Andrés Cano was unanimously appointed to the Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to fill the District 5 seat vacated by Adelita Grijalva.