By the Better Business Bureau Who doesn’t want $500 in gift cards, free groceries, or designer clothes? When budgets are tight, it’s easy to be tempted by a phony social media giveaway. But before you “like” or comment on a social post in hopes of winning a prize, make sure that giveaway is the real deal. How this scam works You see a post...
By Patrick Whitehurst The school offered a spectacular view of Monterey Bay, just a bike ride away, though it might as well have been washing the shoreline of another world. As a kid on the coast I rarely made it to the sandy shoreline. I knew the alleys and back streets of Seaside. And I knew which streets to avoid. Broadway stretched from Martin...
By David H. Levy Said the night wind to the little lamb:“Do you see what I see?Way up in the sky, little lambDo you see what I see?A star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kiteWith a tail as big as a kite” Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne, 1962 In the words of this beautiful Christmas carol,written during the Cuban...
By K. Nepsa Understanding geologic importanceWhy is geology so important for us to understand? What is it about the Earth’s layers of rock and soil that can help us understand our past better as well as predict our future, as a planet? This is Part 1 of understanding “rad rocks.” Geologic Interactions with theLiving Community Scientists at the...
By John Simpson Warm and dry summed up November just like much of the year. This was also my opening line from last month as well. The Tucson airport reported the 4th warmest November since records began in the 1880s and only recorded 0.15” of rain, well below its 30-year average of 0.57”. At my place in central Del Lago, I recorded 0.41” of rain...
A recent You.gov study found that money and health related goals rank high on the list of New Year’s resolutions for many Americans. Sadly, resolutions often fail due to lack of clarity, inconsistent monitoring, or failure to reward ourselves along the way. Consistency might be the missing link to achieving your goals this year. Apply these tips...
Arts Express presents its annual holiday spectacular, A Christmas Carol & Dickens Festival, in a safe, socially distanced production, December 6 – 15 in its new theater at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 214, Tucson, 85711. This celebrated musical production captivates audiences with its brilliant cast, live orchestra and...
By Nikki Lee This year brings to mind the phrase “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” There’s no way to sugarcoat it, 2020 has been tough, and we still have a lot of challenges to face. While we’re not yet at the end of the race, now feels like a good time to step back and reflect. As the first year of my term comes to a close, I’d like to share with...
From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, please follow these turkey tips from the Corona de Tucson and Rincon Valley Fire Departments. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe. Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and...
TUCSON, ARIZONA – After years in planning, the first phase of Rocking K master planned community is on schedule for an early 2021 opening. As announced about a year ago, fundamentals such as the market and builder interest, had converged to move this community forward. And it is moving forward quickly. Pulte, Lennar and KB Home were the first to...
