Despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that the U.S. Census response deadline should be reinstated to Oct. 31, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said yesterday, Sept. 28, that the count will conclude on Oct. 5. The count previously was to end tomorrow, Sept. 30. Responses help
PIMA COUNTY, Sept. 28, 2020 – Several hiking trails partially managed by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation are open following several months of closure due to the Bighorn Fire. The trailheads that feed into the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest that are now open are: Iris Dewhirst Pima Canyon, 1598 […]
The City of Tucson today, Sept. 28, is removing the caution tape and putting up signage at medium-sized ramadas and outdoor fitness stations. New reservations and beer and wine permits for small and medium ramadas (for groups of 10 or fewer) will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, by calling (520) 791-4873 or visiting the […]
PIMA COUNTY, Sept. 23, 2020 – Pima County has opened a grant program to assist small businesses that have faced difficulties during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Pima County CARES for Small Business Grant Program will provide grants up to $10,000 for qualifying small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The program has a total budget of […]
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, Sept. 22, directed the City Manager and the Department of Transportation and Mobility to continue funding free fares for all transit system riders through the end of 2020. The council voted in March to waive fares as a way to keep drivers and riders safe during the early […]
With the Sept. 30 census completion deadline looming, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is reminding Tucsonans of the importance of being counted, saying each response could provide up to $30,000 in funding for community resources. As part of a citywide census campaign, Romero’s recent PSAs (in English and Spanish) complement messages running across television, radio, social […]
This week, Arizona joins the nation in celebrating Small Business Week and is recognizing the more than 592,000 small businesses throughout the state. Small Business Week honors the entrepreneurs, small business owners and employees who help power the economy and support their communities. Small businesses are the backbone of Arizona’s economy, making up more than […]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pima County Health Department is asking everyone to celebrate Halloween this year in a manner that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19. One of the things the department recommends to avoid is the annual tradition of door-to-door trick-or-treating. That’s because it’s difficult to maintain proper physical distancing
Pima County and its Recorder’s Office want to help slow the spread of COVID-19 this election season. They are encouraging voters to request early ballots and vote by mail. They say Arizonans have used mail-in ballots safely and successfully for many years. During the pandemic, they’re encouraging more people to take advantage of this safe, […]
