NewsNet - Posted June 7, 2019
The next 2nd Saturdays Downtown takes place tomorrow, June 8. Events during the day include Living History Days at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, the Tucson Poetry Society at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, and Tucson Train Day at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum.
NewsNet - Posted June 7, 2019
Reid Park will be alive with music this weekend. The Tucson Pops Orchestra will perform on Sunday, June 9, at 7 p.m. for Music Under the Stars at the park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road.
TDOT - Posted June 6, 2019
On Monday, June 10, 2019, work will begin to install a new underground drainage structure on north Gollob Road from Broadway to Appomattox Street. During the work hours of 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, there will be alternating one-way travel on Gollob Road. A robotic flagging system will be positioned at each end of the work zone to direct travel during the work hours.
This traffic shift is scheduled to be in place through July 2019. During this work, those traveling in the area should expect the following:
NewsNet - Posted June 6, 2019
The Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District invite the public to an open house for the El Rio Wash Drainage Improvements Project on Wednesday, June 12, 6-7:30 p.m. at the El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.
NewsNet - Posted June 6, 2019
In response to requests from the public for more user-friendly information about the City’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) processes, staff has prepared seven helpful handouts.
NewsNet - Posted June 6, 2019
Sun Tran, Sun Link, and Sun Van are hosting a job fair this weekend for career opportunities in public transportation. The event will be held Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Sun Tran Administrative Office, 3920 N. Sun Tran Blvd. (Prince/I-10).
NewsNet - Posted June 6, 2019
Reid Park Zoo is home to four squirrel monkeys, some of the smallest primates. Visitors can see them swinging from branch to branch, hear them vocalizing to one another, and enjoying small pieces of fruit or worms. The Temple of Tiny Monkeys is located in the Zoo’s South America Loop. Watch the monkeys in action on the video below.
NewsNet - Posted June 6, 2019
Tucson Parks and Recreation has an application to name the existing and future softball fields at Lincoln Regional Park as the Julie Reitan Softball Complex. The public comment period on the naming ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22.
TDOT - Posted June 6, 2019
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District invite you to attend a public open house for the El Rio Wash Drainage Improvements Project.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
El Rio Neighborhood Center 1390 W. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
TDOT - Posted June 6, 2019
With the base paving complete on the north side of Valencia Road west of Kolb Road, and the final paving complete on Valencia Road east of Kolb Road, as well as additional work taking place on the new southeast ramp, travel on Valencia Road will shift on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
NewsNet - Posted June 5, 2019
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night approved the $1.56 billion, structurally-balanced FY 2019/2020 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. An ordinance establishing tax levies will be on the regular agenda for the meeting of June 18. The full budget book will be online soon.
Read the April 23 budget submission memo from City Manager Michael Ortega.
NewsNet - Posted June 5, 2019
The Tucson Fire Department is seeking candidates for firefighter recruits to perform specialized fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue work. Firefighters also conduct routine maintenance and inspections of emergency service equipment, educate the community by answering inquiries regarding fire safety issues, and participate in health, wellness, and physical conditioning programs.
NewsNet - Posted June 5, 2019
Southern Arizona’s aviation industry soon will get a much-needed workforce boost following the state's one-time appropriation of $15 million to Pima Community College’s (PCC) nationally recognized Aviation Technology Program.
NewsNet - Posted June 5, 2019
The annual Pima County Housing Center Home Ownership Fair offers resources for current homeowners and new homebuyers. It takes place Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Tucson Association of Realtors, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd.
NewsNet - Posted June 5, 2019
The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents live, local performances each Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in Jácome Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Grab lunch from your favorite downtown spot or food truck, bring a friend or some coworkers, and enjoy the free lunchtime tunes. The concert series runs through July 2.
