Legendary Tucson restaurant chain El Guero Canelo is up for sale — it includes three restaurants and an office building in key city locations.
Founded in 1993 and celebrated by the James Beard Foundation, the business is known for its Sonoran hot dogs, burros, caramelos, and churros.
The Tucson Unified School District has set a timeline to decide on closing or consolidating up to 10 schools due to declining enrollment and funding.
Families will be notified by Oct. 27 at Palo Verde High while the district holds additional meetings for community input.
Drivers in Pima County should expect travel delays as the transportation department and Sunland Asphalt begin crack and fog seal work on roads from Oct.
12 until Nov. 25, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Affected routes include River Road, Camino De La Tierra, Sarasota Boulevard, Kinney Road and Bopp Road.
Pima County’s Transition Center on West Silverlake Road has served up to 150 former inmates per month by linking them to housing, counseling, and job services since opening nearly three years ago.
County officials (including Supervisor Rex Scott) report reduced recidivism and plan to expand services further through partner collaboration.
Tucson has seen five bicyclist deaths this year, including one on Sept.
20 near Greasewood and Ironwood Hill, and the city is enhancing safety with flashing yellow arrows, protected left turns, and *70 HAWK crossings* planned over the next five years.
American Battery Factory is moving forward with its battery manufacturing facility at the Pima County Aerospace Research Campus, with Borderland Construction beginning main road work between Oct.
19-23. The project (which will house the national headquarters and research facility) is set for full-scale production in 2028.
Arizona Pest Control has donated over $200,000—including a recent $55,000 gift—to support sports and academic programs at local high schools since 2022 & continues its multi-year community commitment.
School leaders say the funds boost both educational and athletic opportunities for students.
Students at local high schools in Tucson and Marana are creating public service announcements to boost mental health awareness and urge peers to call Teen Lifeline for help.
The initiative follows the loss of two students and rising hotline calls.
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