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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 13

Pima Community College's $250M bond passed; zoo opens Pathway to Asia

Plus, Reid Park Zoo's Pathway to Asia opens today and No. 23 Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah on Saturday.

The Tucson Today team2 stories22 sources5 min read

EducationTop story

Voters approved a $250 million bond for Pima Community College, and here's what it pays for

The bond's size and terms in three numbers

$250 million
in bonds authorized for the college
10%
the most the bonds can charge in interest a year
1 to 20 years
before the bonds mature

Source: KVOA

If you take classes at Pima Community College, or plan to, your campuses are getting money. Pima County voters approved , authorizing up to $250 million in bonds for the college, school officials said. The measure was leading narrowly at 51.1% yes in early results the day after the election.

The money can buy land, buy or finish buildings, and pay for equipment and facilities. Planned projects include training first responders and modernizing student support services.

“We take our responsibility seriously to be thoughtful, transparent, and accountable stewards of these public resources, ensuring that every investment serves our students and the broader community.”

Jeffrey Nasse, Pima Community College chancellor
  • Moving to Downtown Campus: police headquarters and district-wide services
  • Expanding: teacher education and cyber programs
  • Updating: arts and STEM programs

Two $250 million bonds led narrowly in early results

Source: Tucson Spotlight

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Value
Pima CC, Prop 43051.1%
Pima JTED, Prop 42751.2%

Housing

More than 100 Tucsonans gathered Thursday to brainstorm answers to the housing crisis

If rent or a mortgage has you squeezed, you weren't alone Thursday morning. More than 100 people attended a town hall at the YWCA to talk about housing. Arizona Town Hall hosted it after Tucson declared a housing emergency and as housing costs rise faster than household income.

Over $160,000rise in home prices since 2019

Eviction filings are also at record levels, KVOA reported.

Source: KVOA

Arizona Town Hall is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group that publishes a report on where participants agree.

“What are the actions that we can take with the resources we have and what can we do to be a part of those solutions?”

Tara Jackson, Arizona Town Hall
  • Topics raised: homelessness, evictions, aging infrastructure, safety, mental health access
  • Also on the table: the cost of housing
  • Event cost: free

The town hall brought together a mix of groups and residents

DetailWhat
HostsArizona Town Hall, Arizona Housing Coalition
PlaceYWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave.
TimeThu., Nov. 12, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
TurnoutMore than 100 people

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Zoo opening

Reid Park Zoo's opens today, Fri., Nov. 13, bringing about 30 new species, including Malayan tigers Maya and Berani and the zoo's first reptile house. The Arizona Daily Star puts the price at $50 million. AZPM says it's the zoo's largest addition since Expedition Tanzania in 2012. KVOAArizona Daily StarAZPM News

Wildcats

No. 23 Arizona, 7-2 this season, hosts No. 2 Utah on Sat., Nov. 14, with kickoff at 5:30 p.m. on FOX at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Coach Brent Brennan asked fans to "sell out the Sol". The Arizona Daily Star's preview calls it the biggest showdown in series history. Arizona Sportsazcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicArizona WildcatsArizona Daily Star

No. 23 Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah on Saturday

  • Utah
    Arizona
    Sat., Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m.At Casino Del Sol Stadium, on FOX

Dan Hicks

Tucson native and Sabino High School graduate Dan Hicks, the voice of golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football during 35 years at NBC Sports, has died at 64. His wife, Hannah Storm, said he died Wednesday, Nov. 11, of an acute illness. He was also a University of Arizona alum who joined NBC in 1992 after three years at CNN. AZ Familyazcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicKVOA

County budget

Pima County supervisors discussed Tuesday how to close an estimated $57.5 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. One idea pitched was lowering the county's reserve rate from 17% to 15%. AZPM News

Food bank

The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona says donations are down about 15 percent this year, and its warehouse holds about three million pounds of food that officials expect to be gone by the end of November. More than 1,000 people visit every day. The Arizona Daily Star reported the food bank is preparing for more demand as Thanksgiving nears. KVOAKVOAArizona Daily Star

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Tucson has a velodrome with a claim nobody else can make: it's the world's first with an aluminum surface. The Tucson Velodrome marked one year since opening on Thursday with a free introduction event at Bicycle Ranch Tucson, where organizers invited the community to try the track with no experience or equipment needed. Round and round we go.

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Tucson Todayto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Pima Community College's $250M bond passed; zoo opens Pathway to Asia

Plus, Reid Park Zoo's Pathway to Asia opens today and No. 23 Arizona hosts No. 2 Utah on Saturday.

The TLDR

  1. Voters approved up to $250 million in bonds for Pima Community College
  2. More than 100 people talked housing at a Tucson town hall
  3. Reid Park Zoo opens Pathway to Asia today
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From KVOA, KOLD and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. KVOA57 minutes ago

    IN-DEPTH: Warning from Rio Rico woman after insurance company threat, on KVOA

    TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Rio Rico woman is warning homeowners after her insurance company threatened to drop her policy based on a blurry satellite image that falsely flagged her

  2. KVOA1 hour ago

    Tucson Airport Authority to brief public on FAA ground stop, on KVOA

    TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA has impacted air travel across the United States, including at Tucson International Airport.

  3. KOLD1 hour ago

    ROAD SHOW: Reid Park Zoo unveils Pathway to Asia exhibit, on KOLD

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  4. KOLD1 hour ago

    Upcoming road closures on Aviation Parkway, on KOLD

    The road will be closed from Friday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Nov. 16

  5. KOLD2 hours ago

    Tucson impacted by nationwide ground stop, on KOLD

    The FAA issued a national ground stop on Nov. 13.

  6. KVOA2 hours ago

    Reid Park Zoo opens massive Pathway to Asia expansion to public, on KVOA

    TUCSON, Ariz. - Hundreds of visitors gathered to explore a massive new exhibit as a local landmark officially opened its long-awaited expansion.

    Also reported byAZPM NewsArizona Daily Star