Today, July 6, is the last day to register to vote in Arizona’s primary election on Aug. 4. A number of local, state, and federal positions are up for grabs, including a U.S. Senate seat. The Pima County Recorder’s Office will keep its locations downtown, 240 N. Stone Ave., and on the
Tucson, AZ – Saguaro National Park has joined a coalition of municipalities, federal agencies and outdoor organizations across Southern Arizona urging anyone enjoying public lands, forests, and parks this upcoming July 4th weekend to recreate responsibly. An active wildland fire season and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to create an unprecedented situation
The City of Tucson is postponing this year’s annual “A” Mountain Fireworks celebration that was scheduled for July 4. The decision was made due to the risk of increased community spread of COVID-19 and the extreme fire danger in the region as evidenced by the ongoing battle with the Bighorn Fire. A news release will […]
As COVID-19 cases keep rising in Arizona, physical distancing is still the smart way to spend the holiday weekend. If you plan to swim, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance while enjoying the pool to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Guidelines include staying 6 feet away […]
Hermosillo, Sonora, July 1st, 2020. To strengthen their prevention strategies amid the current health emergency caused by Covid-19, Gov. Claudia Pavlovich Arellano announced that after the weekend, they will kickstart an operation, with checkpoint along the border, to decrease non-essential crossing from the U.S. to Sonora. The State leader pointed out that, amid the
Tucson Parks and Recreation is taking appointments beginning today, July 1, for families to qualify for the Discount Program in anticipation of programs, memberships, and KIDCO afterschool beginning once the City reopens facilities. Applicants must bring all verification materials with them to the appointment. To find out if you qualify for the Discount Program, visit […]
More than 4,800 new coronavirus cases were reported today, July 1, which is the highest one-day number reported so far. With the new cases, the statewide total now stands at 84,092, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. The total includes people who have recovered from COVID-19. There have now been 1,720 COVID-19 deaths […]
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, June 30, approved a policy that requires at least some details to be released immediately when a person dies in custody of the Tucson Police Department (TPD). The move comes after the details of the death of Carlos Ingram-Lopez weren’t released publicly for more than two months after […]
By Francisco Castro With the recent situation in Arizona, and the tensions growing in our community, we often think about the what ifs of it all, and one of the things that we sometimes forget to think about when worrying about COVID-19 is, how accessible is the test to us? While it is true that […]
Large Gatherings Suspended; Bars, Gyms, Movie Theaters, Waterparks and Tubing Rentals Must Pause Operations; School Restart Delayed PHOENIX — As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and






















