MLK Day of Service Events Get Community Involved
Americorps teams, politicians, students among those reaching out in spirit of civil rights lesader's life.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014
Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.
AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session
Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.
New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson
Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.
Annual Concert Advocates for Civility After Jan. 8 Tragedy
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta headlining event at Club Congress, which promotes community respect.
Tucsonans Prepare to Honor MLK Legacy by Serving Community
On Jan. 20 various local nonprofits will set up service projects to commemorate civil rights leader in national holiday.
New Program Aims to Address Older Adults’ Mental Health
Researchers say many seniors struggle with depression, other mental health disorders, but that poor mental health need not be the norm.
Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session
Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.
AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas
Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 10, 2014
Mesa Mayor Scott Smith joins crwoded GOP gubernatorial primaries; remembering Jan. 8 shooting.
New Survey Shows Dissatisfaction Among Teachers in S. AZ
Tucson Values Teachers surveyed 1,600 educators in public, private, charter schools; say they are not likely to be teaching in this region in the future.
Pueblo High Builds Community Strength Through Gardening
High school students build relationships through intergenerational project in South Tucson.
Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial Planning Begins New Stage
Three years after tragedy, location selected at Pima County Courthouse; design ideas underway.
New Plans for Some of TUSD's Closed Schools
Two of 11 will be used as daycares, another sold; less vandalism, better security on empty buildings than closures that took place in 2010.
Pima Ends Photo Radar Program
Board voted 4-0 not to renew traffic camera contract; supervisors may consider another version, targeting school zones.
