DACA recipients’ future uncertain – again – after latest court ruling
WASHINGTON – A federal judge’s ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful should have no practical impact on more than 600,000 … Continue reading
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The Daily Saguaro, Tuesday, 7/27/21
Claytoonz: Florida Hurdles
UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, July 27: What we know
The latest updates related to COVID-19 in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Ben’s Bells: Bob Gay
What: Ben’s Bells promotes kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is “belled.”
“Don’t you work with old people?” Many elder-care workers still refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine
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The Daily Saguaro, Monday 7/26/21
Claytoonz: Republican Confessions
Road Runner: Tucson testing traffic signals that could cut commute time
Two busy corridors are part of a pilot program that allows the timing of traffic signals to adapt to current roadway conditions.
Tucson monsoon slightly improves drought conditions
Tucson’s monsoon season slightly improved drought conditions, but there is still ways to go.
The Daily Saguaro, Sunday, 7/25/21
The Hunt For Cards w/ chocoTaco, MarkPlayz and Manny | Rust Gameplay
It’s the first day of a new wipe and we are on the hunt for green and blue cards to run monuments but it’s a … Continue reading
Feds will prop up Lake Powell as it hits record low elevation
The goal: prevent the lake from falling so low that the turbines at Glen Canyon Dam won’t be able to generate power.
New sponsorship allows Tucson runner Sarah Sellers to run, train while juggling job, motherhood
Tucson Marathon runner Sarah Sellers is one of three athletes featured in Ally Financial’s new campaign that aims to highlight and support elite unsponsored athletes.
3 lives shattered in the Tucson shooting spree
Three people among the victims in last Sunday’s attack – Jennifer Fells, Cory Saunders and Jacob Dindinger – shared on trait: a deep caring for … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Saturday, 7/24/21
Transitional housing project in Tucson to offer LGBTQ+ youth stability
Bread & Roses is a collaborative program between the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and Old Pueblo Community Services.
Timeline of events: July 18 house fire, shootings leave 2 dead and others injured in Tucson
A house fire on Tucson’s south side and shootings that immediately followed July 18 left at least two people dead and several injured, including neighbors, … Continue reading
National Weather Service, Pima County warn of possible heavy rain, flash flooding
The public is being warned to use extreme caution when traveling through the region, as strong storms are expected throughout southern Arizona.…
Now what? Uncertainty of Paul, others leave big questions about Suns’ future
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years.…
UPDATE: Storms, flooding wreak havoc across Pima County
Several roads, trailheads, recreation areas and portions of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop are closed because of flooding, according to the Pima County Transportation Department. Recent storms have produced … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Friday, 7/23/21
Poll shows Arizonans aren’t concerned about COVID-19, despite rising cases
PHOENIX – Although the percentage of those unwilling to take a COVID-19 vaccine has remained unchanged since May, Arizonans are showing less concern about the … Continue reading
Claytoonz: Flinging With Kevin
Star Power: Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights celebrate the Dog Days
The night sky has served humankind in everything from navigation to inspiration since long before writing existed. As we move through the warm “dog days” … Continue reading
Bouncing Back from the Bighorn Fire: As Mount Lemmon recovers, residents discuss strategies to reduce future risks
The summer of 2020 was hot, even for Tucson. But even hotter were the flames hungrily advancing through the landscape of the Santa Catalina Mountains … Continue reading
Columnar Characters: New book celebrates the symbolism of saguaros in Arizona and beyond
Driving into the Southwest from any direction, the first sight of a saguaro cactus waving on the horizon serves as a “welcome” for Arizona residents … Continue reading
Claytoonz: Bezo’s Randy Rocket
The Daily Saguaro, Wednesday 7/21/21
Pima County Public Health Update for July 20, 2021 – Long-haul COVID
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects the human body, healthcare providers are paying more attention to a condition called … Continue reading
Pima County Public Health Update for July 20, 2021 – Long-haul COVID
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects the human body, healthcare providers are paying more attention to a condition called … Continue reading
Jobs of desperation: How rideshare, food delivery workers lose in the gig economy
Peter Young was napping between blood draws when his ringing phone woke him. …
Claytoonz: White Terrorist Privilege
Arizona Democrats call for audit probe, as federal panel starts its own
WASHINGTON – Arizona Democrats called on Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate the state Senate’s audit of Maricopa County election returns, which they said Friday … Continue reading
Legislature argues it’s exempt from Arizona’s open meeting law
The Legislature is arguing to the Court of Appeals that lawmakers — not the courts — decide when their meetings should be open to the … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Tuesday 7/20/21
Claytoonz: Biden Zucked Over
The Daily Saguaro, Monday 7/19/21
No end in sight for Maricopa election audit, or for feuding over it
WASHINGTON – The private firms auditing Maricopa County elections told senators Thursday they have finished reviewing the more than 2 million ballots, but will not … Continue reading
Claytoonz: FBI Abuse
Monsoon Preparedness in Pima County
The Regional Flood Control District works year-round to make sure drainage structures perform correctly when the rains arrive. Levies are built and reinforced; sediment and … Continue reading
Beach brews, just a hop across the border
Tucson’s Borderlands Brewing Co. takes a road trip to collaborate on a special wheaty cross-border beach beer.
Advocates seek historic landmark status for University of Arizona’s ‘farm’
The University of Arizona said it’s not currently planning to sell the Campus Agricultural Center property it acquired in 1909.
Mine Tales: When the gold rush came to Pinos Altos, New Mexico
Southeastern Arizona mining history was influenced by earlier mining operations in New Mexico. One such was the gold discovery at Pinos Altos (High Pines). It … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Sunday 7/11/21
Tucson’s intense dust storm, weekend storm captured on social media
A large dust storm, also known as a haboob, rolled across parts of Tucson Saturday in an intense monsoon storm that was captured and shared … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Saturday 7/10/21
Rep. Grijalva Calls for Investigation into Migrant Facility at Fort Bliss After Whistleblower Complaint
Congressman Raúl Grijalva called for an investigation into a facility housing migrant children in Fort Bliss, Texas after whistleblowers filed a federal complaint alleging rampant … Continue reading
Kino South Sports Complex project wins APWA award
The American Public Works Association selected the 167-acre South Complex expansion project at Kino Sports Complex as the recipient of the 2021 Project of the … Continue reading
Service Dog Lost after 4th of July Fireworks
A local service dog named Ursa broke out of its home following fireworks on July 4 and has yet to be found. The Belgian German … Continue reading
The Daily Saguaro, Friday 7/9/21
Arizona’s ban on mask mandates in schools criticized by health experts
PHOENIX – Health experts are concerned that Arizona’s recently approved budget, which bans public schools and universities from enforcing mask mandates and COVID-19 testing for … Continue reading
Claytoonz: Kevin’s Slim Pickens
70% of Pima County Adults Are Now Vaccinated
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Changes at Los Reales to reflect city sustainability efforts
The Los Reales Landfill is getting a new name—and a new mission. …
Coronavirus cases in Arizona, mapped by county: July 8
Here’s a daily map of coronavirus cases in Arizona, broken down by county.
Sunsets, rainbows and monsoon clouds, oh my! 24 photos of Tucson’s evening sky
Tucsonans took to social media to share these photos of a particularly colorful sunset on July 7.
Friday movies
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The Daily Saguaro, Wednesday, 7/7/21
Claytoonz: Billionaires In Space
AZ goes EV: Rate of electric car ownership relatively high in Arizona
WASHINGTON – For a mostly red state, Arizona has a lot of blue-state company when it comes to states ranked by electric vehicle ownership, according … Continue reading
Claytoonz: Prisonburgh For Weisselberg
Pima County supervisors rescind emergency COVID-19 declaration
The state’s declaration of emergency, however, remains in place.
Search continues for driver of SUV that hit 3 people in I-19 hit-and-run
One man died at the scene of the May 28 crash on Interstate 19 south of Tucson. Two more men were hospitalized.
Pima County Health Update for July 6, 2021
As the Delta variant becomes more dominant across the country, Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen sits down with Aalia Shaheed to discuss what … Continue reading
Monsoon 2021 off to a Stronger Start Than Last Year
It’s no surprise to hear last year’s monsoon was wimpy — only 0.03 inches of rain away from being the driest Tucson monsoon ever recorded, … Continue reading
Claytoonz: Hags For Trump
The Daily Saguaro, Tuesday 7/6/21
Tucson police, GAP Ministries to hold 2 toy giveaways for children
About 12,000 toys will be given away at two events.
The Daily Saguaro, Monday 7/5/21
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tucson’s east side
Derek Bruce Post was declared dead at the scene of the crash.
State fines 10 Tucson child care centers for deficiencies in 2021
Penalties imposed by Arizona Department of Health Services ranged from $50 to $1,900 in the first six months of 2021, online records show.
Protéjase Manejando Durante Inundaciones
Las inundaciones repentinas pueden ser fatales. No arriesgue su vida y la de su familia. Busque una ruta alterna y llegue a salvo a su … Continue reading
Protéjase Durante Inundaciones
Las inundaciones repentinas pueden ser fatales. No arriesgue su vida y la de su familia. Busque una ruta alterna y llegue a salvo a su … Continue reading
Tucson’s challenge to ‘2nd Amendment sanctuary’ law is latest in local control saga
The city has long attempted to enforce gun laws stricter than the state’s, and often faced court challenges.
UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, July 5: What we know
The latest updates related to COVID-19 in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
The Daily Saguaro, Sunday 7/4/21
