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.
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News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
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.
Activists demand release of trans woman at Eloy Detention Center
Activists gathered outside the Eloy Detention Center to demand the release of a transgender Filipina woman facing deportation after years of alleged abuse in federal custody.
‘Wildcats Roar’ event unites campus and community against sexual violence
The University of Arizona hosted its second annual Wildcats Roar Against Sexual Violence, bringing together students, survivors, and community leaders for a day of advocacy, healing, and support.
UA students, Tucson groups lead Sexual Assault Awareness Month efforts
University of Arizona students and Tucson organizations are raising awareness and providing support for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Marana hosts guided hikes exploring traditional uses of native plants
Marana is hosting guided ethnobotany hikes in the Tortolita Mountains, where participants can learn about the traditional uses of native plants for food, medicine, and tools.
On the move: Streetcar sessions highlight transit’s role in Tucson’s growth
During TENWEST Fest, Sun Tran hosted presentations aboard the streetcar to showcase how Tucson’s transit system has boosted business, reduced traffic and transformed the downtown area.
