Mayor Regina Romero has temporarily authorized Tucson restaurants to sell packaged food, fresh produce, paper goods, and cleaning supplies to customers without changes to current Certificates of Occupancy or Business Licenses. Consistent with the
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Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship and asks landlords to consider waiving all fees and […]
The wait is over! Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona is proud to announce that Semba, the Zoo’s African elephant matriarch, gave birth to a calf at 3:33 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2020. The female calf who weighed in at 295 pounds is healthy, standing, and nursing.“Semba is an experienced mother,” said Dr. Sue Tygielski, […]
Good afternoon, Tucson. I’m Mayor Regina Romero here with a fewupdates for you. In a coordinated effort with other Arizona Mayors, yesterday I signed a letter urging Governor Ducey to Narrow The List of essential services to only include those that support critical infrastructure and protect public health. Moments ago, Governor Ducey announced that he will be
Tucson, AZ—Local family owned business operators, Ray Flores Jr. and Chef Carlotta Flores of Flores Concepts and Si Charro restaurants, have announced that starting Tuesday April 7th thru Tuesday May 5th the family’s Carlotta’s Kitchen USDA food company will provide 4 weeks’ worth of prepared dinner kits free of charge to Tucson-area firefighters and first […]
Steve Holmes/SunnySide Superintendent During this time of unprecedented school closures, districts across our nation are faced with challenges never before seen. However, one thing is for certain—public schools are as critical as ever to the holistic well-being of the students and the communities we serve. Schools have become hubs for critical social services for both […]
By Francisco Castro This past 28th of March, Tucson received one of the worst news in recent history, the death of one of the most important public figures in our community, Richard Elías. As a member of the Democratic party, Richard served as District 5 Pima County supervisor since 2002. Richard was a fierce advocate […]
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, March 3, voted to extend the six-month pilot program for e-scooters by another six months to get a full year of data and allow time to address parking issues, rider behaviors, and other concerns before deciding whether to make the scooter program permanent. Council Member Steve Kozachik was […]
I am writing this when Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, this nation and the world, faces a time of crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has made people sick, taken lives and disrupted many facets of our society, as we know it. In this nation, our federal government is taking steps to try to […]
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus today warned of consequences for people who thoughtlessly host large social gatherings while local and state emergency orders, including the Governor’s “Stay Home” order, which was issued this afternoon, are in place. Not surprisingly, house parties are not listed as an “essential activity” in his order. Activities other than those […]
