Rural Metro takes over South Tucson fire services
Rural Metro Fire Department begins full-time fire and EMS service in South Tucson, completing a five-week transition and guaranteeing a four-person crew.
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News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
Rio Nuevo weighs spending amid sales tax decline
Facing a sharp drop in retail sales-tax revenue, the Rio Nuevo board approved funding for a wellness studio while reviewing major development projects and a proposed bagel shop expansion.
Pima supervisors approve measures limiting immigration enforcement
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve measures limiting immigration enforcement on county property and opposing a proposed ICE detention center in Marana.
Rising traffic fatalities drive RTA safety discussion
Pima County leaders discussed transportation safety, RTA Next and rising traffic fatalities during a Jan. 29 Regional Transportation Authority meeting.
Oro Valley approves state-funded police drone program
Oro Valley approved nearly $146,000 in state funding for police drones, sparking debate over privacy, oversight and border enforcement.
Grijalva tours Tucson food bank amid cuts, rising hunger
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva toured the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona as leaders warned that federal funding cuts and SNAP disruptions are driving rising hunger.
Fraud scams rise in Pima County as criminals pose as police
Fraud reports are rising in Pima County as scammers impersonate law enforcement and trusted authorities, urging residents to verify identities and slow down before acting.
Tucson warned of major transit cuts if RTA Next fails
Tucson officials warned that failure of RTA Next in March could lead to major transit cuts and delayed road projects, as the City Council also voted to limit ICE use of city property.
Pima supervisors pass resolution opposing Copper World mine
Pima County supervisors voted to formally oppose HUDBAY’s Copper World mine, citing environmental and public health concerns despite recent legal and financial advances by the company.