Siblings separated by foster care system reunite in annual picnic
This year, 74 children spent the day running and playing with their siblings, participating in activities including face painting, glitter tattoos and birdhouse painting.
Isabela Gamez
Isabela Gamez is a University of Arizona alum and reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact her at gamezi@arizona.edu.
Una familia de Tucson une pasión y herencia para crear un trío de negocios
Di Luna Candles comenzó como un proyecto de cuarentena pandémica para la propietaria María-José Cortés, quien se inspiró en el espíritu emprendedor de su madre.
Tucson cyclist becomes first stateside retailer of popular UK bike brand
Marky Urias, known on social media as @marky.swerves, started riding as a kid, but it wasn’t until after high school that he became fully invested in the sport.
Young voters react to presidential pick
Tucson Spotlight spent time on the UA campus Wednesday, talking to young voters about their post-election feelings and the implications for the future.
Tucson teen who called out AZ senator plays a pivotal role in Harris campaign
Deja Foxx experienced homelessness in her teenage years and understands firsthand the necessity of having politicians in Congress who look like her and care about the needs of people.
Mujeres latinoamericanas comparten historias de luchas por los derechos reproductivos
El trabajo por los derechos reproductivos y al aborto se extiende más allá de Arizona e incluso de Estados Unidos, y mujeres de todo el mundo enfrentan diferentes luchas.
Late-cycle Tucson campaign visits focus on reproductive right access
A pair of campaign events last week aimed to rally support for candidates who support access to abortion and reproductive rights.
Ackerley seeking first full term as Pima County Treasurer
Chris Ackerley was appointed to the position in April, following the resignation of longtime treasurer Beth Ford. He’s being challenged for the seat by Democrat Brian Johnson.
La campaña Harris-Walz atrae a los votantes del lado sur de Tucson
Un sentimiento común entre los asistentes fue el aprecio por los eventos políticos que se llevan a cabo en el lado sur, un área que no ve muchos de este tipo de eventos.
