Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo is welcoming a significant new addition. Penelope, one of Zoo’s adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a calf on the afternoon of Monday, February 23. Reticulated giraffes are endangered and the birth is part of Reid Park Zoo’s participation in the
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The City of Tucson introduces the newest Chief of Police, Monica Prieto, a Tucson native and 26-year veteran of the Tucson Police Department. Chief Prieto has served the Tucson Police Department for over 25 years, including 3 years as second in command as Deputy Chief. She started her career in public safety with […]
The Pima County Health Department (PCHD), in coordination with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and local healthcare partners, is investigating a third confirmed case of measles in Pima County involving a Tucson resident. The individual was not fully vaccinated and developed symptoms following direct exposure to a previously reported measles case in
Reid Park Zoo’s newest resident is Chocolate, a female capybara who recently arrived from the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama. Guests can visit Chocolate in the capybara habitat in the South America loop. She’s a little more than 18 months old and will be sharing a habitat with the Zoo’s black-necked swans and crested screamer. Her care […]
Tucson’s Mayor and Council has approved a Transit Safety and Security Action Plan to improve safety for riders, operators, and the community across the City’s transit system. The plan, approved Tuesday, Dec. 16, includes $500,000 in near-term funding for immediate improvements, including targeted police deployments and environmental upgrades, such as lighting
Avoid legal problems; filing your taxes on time demonstrates responsibility and prevents complications with the IRS. Preparing in advance and not waiting until the last minute helps you avoid penalties and interest charges, even if you owe a small amount. Having enough time to file calmly allows you to review your return and avoid errors […]
There are various incentives for small businesses that go beyond simple financial support, including training, promotion, networking, and access to technology, all of which are fundamental for entrepreneurs to grow in a solid, sustainable, and competitive manner. Among the financial support options are government subsidies, low-interest loans, and temporary tax
– The 2026 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase officially begins Wednesday, Jan. 28, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 15. The original public show that started it all, The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, operated by the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society (TGMS), will open at the Tucson Convention Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, and run […]
– The City of Tucson is monitoring federal actions nationwide and has a response plan in place to protect community safety and constitutional rights. The National Guard is currently not deployed in Tucson, and no deployment has been announced, but City leadership is prepared to respond and take legal action if federal troops are deployed […]
PIMA COUNTY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Pima County Health Department (PCHD) officials are working with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and local healthcare partners to investigate a second confirmed case of measles in Pima County involving a Tucson resident. This case is not related to the previously reported measles case in Pima County. […]





















