NewsNet - Posted March 18, 2019
A free panel discussion called “The Eviction Problem in Pima County: What Can We Do?” will take place Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Topics include emergency resources, an eviction’s impact on children, and more.
NewsNet - Posted March 18, 2019
Household leaks can waste nearly a trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. The most important action a residential water consumer can take is to maintain a water-efficient home.
NewsNet - Posted March 18, 2019
The City of Tucson is recruiting for highly qualified individuals with chemistry backgrounds to perform analyses on drinking water, surface water, and wastewater utilizing EPA approved methods for Tucson Water.
NewsNet - Posted March 18, 2019
The City of Tucson is seeking senior heavy equipment mechanics to work in its Environmental & General Services Department (EGSD). Duties include performing preventive maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles and equipment as well as rebuilding and installing engines. A senior mechanic also makes service calls, keeps records and reports, and helps maintain a safe work area.
NewsNet - Posted March 18, 2019
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?
You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov.
Ward-2 - Posted March 15, 2019
A common refrain is “government should be run like a business.” If that’s the case, the next question should be, what business would sell its most valuable assets for prices set nearly 150 years ago?
That may seem like an odd question, but it’s pretty much what our federal government does with public lands when a mining operation wants to open up there.
According to the 1872 Mining Act, a claim (basically an assertion of a right to mine) can be made on a certain types of public land and the federal government will charge you the lofty price of $5 per acre.
Ward-3 - Posted March 15, 2019
NewsNet - Posted March 15, 2019
The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Tucson Parks and Recreation will host their annual Health Fair tomorrow, March 16, at El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
NewsNet - Posted March 15, 2019
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) hosts more than 13,000 families each March during its annual safety event for children, and tomorrow, March 16, is the 2019 edition of Be Safe Saturday. From 9 a.m.- to 2 p.m., families can get free bike helmets and booster seats at the event.
NewsNet - Posted March 15, 2019
The 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held Sunday, March 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at Armory Park, 220 S. 6th Ave. The celebration honors Irish heritage with local vendors, games for children, and live music.
Artists will include Wide Awake (a U2 tribute band) and Nancy McCallion and Friends. The 2019 theme of the daylong event is "Community in Action."
NewsNet - Posted March 15, 2019
A statue outside of Tucson's City Hall commemorates the story of a 2,000-mile march that led members of the Mormon Battalion to Tucson almost 200 years ago. In the Tucson 12 video below, learn more about the long journey and the history of the statue.
NewsNet - Posted March 14, 2019
Bring your dog(s) and join law enforcement officers and their canines for the 2019 Canine Walk for Cops on the University of Arizona Mall. The walk begins at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 16, and is approximately 1 mile. Registration is $20 and covers two walkers and one dog (add $10 for each additional dog).
NewsNet - Posted March 14, 2019
The last day to register for spring classes at Tucson Parks and Recreation is Sunday, March 17, and Yummy for the Tummy is just one of the fun and exciting classes for kids at the Randolph Recreation Center.
In the Tucson 12 video below, see how Miss Lilly teaches kids and their parents cooking basics while making delicious carrot cake cookies.
NewsNet - Posted March 14, 2019
Each year, approximately 60 local teenagers are accepted into Reid Park Zoo's Teen Volunteer Program, with the goal of educating the public. In the Tucson 12 video below, follow Christina Bryant, a volunteer since 2014, as she shows what the program has to offer.
NewsNet - Posted March 14, 2019
Tucson Water’s 2018 Status and Quality of the Aquifer booklet documents 20 years of groundwater recovery since a 1998 report reflected overdraft and subsidence. Gains such as using renewable water and implementing conservation programs have helped achieve water reliability.
