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Overlooking the campus of Pima Community College, West.

Have Ideas for Pima College? Apply for Board Seat

Deadline to apply for District 5 spot is Friday; four candidates so far.
Anne Bonnie is a robot used in Scott Weiler's classes and the robotics club at Amphi Middle School.

UA Program Puts Teachers to Work in STEM Industries

Goal is to harvest real-world experience to bring back to the classroom.
A contentious meeting of the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association. July 2015.

Barrio Hollywood Businesses: Gentrification Does Not Benefit Us

They say the conflict with some residents is about the annual Fiesta Grande, not control of the barrio
Former State Representative Matt Heinz (D-Tucson).

Another Democrat Enters 2nd Congressional District Race

Former legislator Matt Heinz, physicianat TMC, files to form campaign committee.

Tucson Police: Traffic Fatalities More Than Double in 2015

Recent deaths push annual total to 37

New Books, Movies Return to Pima County Libraries

Pima County Public Library's collection development manager talks spending priorities and need for diversity in acquisitions.
Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega, pictured on his first month in the job, July 2015.

METRO WEEK: New Tucson Manager Focuses on Long-Term Budget Fixes

Michael Ortega says he has a lot to learn, but wants to focus on financial stability
This artist's concept depicts one possible appearance of the planet Kepler-452b, the first near-Earth-size world to be found in the habitable zone of star that is similar to our sun. The habitable zone is a region around a star where temperatures are right for water -- an essential ingredient for life as we know it -- to pool on the surface. Scientists do not know if Kepler-452b can support life or not. What is known about the planet is that it is about 60 percent larger than Earth, placing it in a class of planets dubbed "super-Earths."

Whipple Observatory Supplied Data for Planet Discovery

First near-earth-size planet in habitable zone

Arizona Spotlight for July 24, 2015

Author and scientist Stephen Buchmann discusses "The Reason for Flowers"; three film scores that added dimension to their classic films; how one man overcame illiteracy; paying attention to stink bugs in love.

Tucson's Oldest Businesses

Tucson is home to at least one business that existed when the area was part of Mexico

Home Sales at 10-Year Best to Start 2015

Number of homes sold in first four months hasn’t been this high since the housing bubble burst
David Emitt Adams, Getting Along, 2014, tintype on found object from the Sonoran Desert

The State of Art - Arizona Style

Historic Tucson Museum of Art show celebrates range, diversity from Arizona artists.
Monsoon clouds build.

Sluggish Monsoon Season Expected to Pick Up

Tucson's rainfall below normal, other areas seeing increased precipitation
Protesters in favor of residential voting rights within the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association.

Gentrification Fears Divide Tucson's Barrio Hollywood

Tensions reach peak between residents, business owners at neighborhood meeting.
Construction projects move forward in tough economy

ADOT: No Estimate for Reopening I-10 in California

Eastbound bridge 45 miles west of Arizona washed out during weekend storms
People protesting Operation Streamline.

Operation Streamline Protesters Sentenced to Time Served

Activists not facing jail time on misdemeanor charged stemming from 2013 incident

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