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
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pima Animal Care Center(https://webcms.pima.gov/government/pima_animal_care_center/) is planning and preparing for the July 4 holiday weekend and has tips for how the public can help when they find lost pets. The shelter is currently taking in around 25-45 stray pets every day, but that number is expected to rise. “We are taking in 800 to 1,000 animals each […]
After yesterday’s news conference surrounding the tragic in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez and Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus’ offer of resignation, City Manager Michael Ortega has told the Tucson Mayor and City Council that he will not be accepting the Chief’s resignation. The City Manager received support for Magnus from the majority of […]
After offering to step down as Chief of Police this past June 24th during the conference hosted by the Chief and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero regarding the in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, the questions started pouring down, among them, the most important questions was raised; will the City accept his resignation? The News came at […]
TUCSON, Ariz, June 24, 2020 – On Monday, Council Member Santa Cruz viewed body cam footage of the in-custody death of Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez, 27, at the hands of Tucson police officers on April 21, 2020. “Adrian was a young Latino father who, in his final moments, pleaded for water, and cried out for his […]






















