Ballot prop could reshape comp for waiters, bartenders, baristas
If you’ve driven around Tucson over the past few weeks, you may have noticed signs encouraging voters to approve Proposition 138 to save local restaurants.
Caitlin Schmidt
Caitlin Schmidt is Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. She previously worked for the Southern Arizona for the Arizona and has been reporting on Southern Arizona for a decade.
Pima Animal Care Center director exiting position next month
For the second time in five years, Pima Animal Care Center will be looking for a new director.
Dueling VP visits highlight stark contrast in campaigns
Early voting kicked off in Pima County Wednesday, and thousands of community members marked the occasion by rallying with their vice presidential candidate of choice.
Former UA president launches website touting success
A week after stepping down as President of the University of Arizona, Robert C. Robbins has launched a new website promoting his work as a “Leader, Innovator and Educator.”
Bechtol has big ideas for Pima County's District 4
Vanessa Bechtol may be new to politics, but she has decades of experience in community and public service that she says makes her the most qualified candidate for District 4’s Pima County Supervisor seat.
Arizona Democrats hoping for a trifecta
Republicans have held a trifecta in Arizona since 1992, but Democratic officials and outreach groups are hoping to change that.
Presentamos El Foco de Tucsón
Si bien demasiados cocineros pueden estropear el caldo, no hay modismos sobre los peligros de demasiados periodistas. En realidad, todo lo contrario. Los estudios han demostrado que la falta de noticias locales impacta negativamente a las comunidades y resulta en una menor participación electoral y más corrupción gubernamental y polarización
Pima County officials hope to repurpose vacant Mission Annex
Justice Services Director Kate Vesely has big plans for the 11,152-square-foot building, which includes office space, dozens of shower and restroom facilities, communal and outdoor areas, and private rooms.
Funcionarios del condado esperan reutilizar el anexo de la misión vacante
El condado de Pima, como el resto del país, ha estado luchando contra una escasez crítica de viviendas. Pero a medida que aumenta la necesidad, algunos funcionarios están considerando soluciones creativas que proporcionen algo más que refugio. Este verano, los Servicios de Justicia del Condado de Pima se instalaron silenciosamente