By Tom Howard Vail Road, Colossal Cave/I-10 Project: This project is well under way. Crews have the SR 83 bridge down to one lane. The bridge traffic is being controlled by a portable traffic signal. Periodic closures of the bridge will occur during nighttime hours so that crews can complete demolitions and begin the task of building the new...
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By the Rincon Valley Fire Department With cooler temperatures, we all started thinking of the fall season and all of the great holidays. Our first fall holiday is Halloween. Besides Christmas, Halloween is probably one of the best holidays to be a kid – getting all of that candy. To ensure our kids are safe in enjoying this holiday, please...
By Elizabeth Smith Did you know there are actually two great seasons for garden lovers here in Southern Arizona? Spring and fall. When the mid-west and east coast could be anticipating their first snow, we are often still swimming and wearing shorts. Experienced gardeners know that our fall is one of the very best times for gardening success and...
By Article Author Many Tucson residents are familiar with the “Miracle of Mata Ortiz” but some are not. A Mexican rancher in the 1950’s, Juan Quezada, located the beds of clay nearby and taught himself how to form shapes reminiscent of the work of the “ancient ones” and a new industry was born in the impoverished mountain village...
By Article Author Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney, is very excited to announce the expansion of the Community Justice Board (CJB) program with a new board to open this Fall in Vail. The CJB program is a unique, restorative justice alternative to the traditional Juvenile Court process. The restorative justice approach helps youth identify and...
By Article Author The National Book Awards longlist has been announced! Here’s a sample of just some of the award-winning fiction titles to make it. How many have you read? Be sure to check out the other categories – including poetry, nonfiction, and young people’s literature – too! Winners will be announced on November 20th, 2019. The...
By Sheila and Michael Shea Headlines! 88% of Americans (of clients) have metabolic syndrome. We know this metabolic condition. I, Michael, was morbidly obese in my 20s and have a 100% military service-related PTSD disability. I, Sheila, spent my youth constipated and struggling with a serious eating disorder. This started us on a lifelong quest...
By Article Author Casas Adobes Oral Surgery practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, and anesthesia. This is an exciting time to be opening up a second location after 37 years on the northwest side of Tucson. Rita Ranch is a growing community and we are...
By Article Author The Pima County Transportation Advisory Committee (PCTAC) invites you to share your opinions as we seek input to establish criteria for repair prioritization of paved local roads in unincorporated Pima County for Fiscal Year 2020/20201. Local roads serve neighborhoods and subdivisions. An on-line survey is available on the PCTAC...
By Judi Roman Bucasas For a one-day-a-year holiday, Halloween can sure be expensive, but budgeting for Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be scary! Head into the nearest Goodwill store and step into the “Costume Zone” where employees can help you put together a scary good outfit that won’t break the bank! And, since you’re reusing and upcycling...