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...
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...
A family photo in front of the historic Jerome Grand Hotel turned a little creepy in October when a shadow was noticed next to the photographer. Could this be a spooky apparition? The members of family investigated the area after noticing the shadow and said they could find no reason for it to have been in the picture.
By John Simpson Here comes the broken record and I can make September 2020’s climate report short. The Tucson Airport and my home in central Del Lago both recorded not a drop of rain for the month of September. This is only the second time this has occurred at the airport since records began in the 1880’s. September 2020 was also the hottest...
By Tom Howard Rita Rd Emergency Closure at I-10 This project is completed, no further restrictions are expected. Valencia Extension to Old Spanish Trail The Pantano Wash bridge deck was poured in mid-August. The Contractor is now working on traffic barriers so that the road can open in December. The opening of this new stretch of Valencia is...
By K. Nepsa A friend recently announced her favorite mare finally birthed her foal. For anyone who loves their horses, this is indeed, a wonderful event for the family. As she proudly described the moment in more detail, she happened to mention the foal’s “fairy fingers.” Um…what? What are fairy fingers? According to Maryland Saddlery Consignment...
