When Boomers Bust
Doris Dörrie’s new exploration of midlife yields little treasure.
The Crossroads
What direction will transportation take in Tucson?
Mob Scene
‘Sexy Beast’ is a real gang bang.
The Road Not Taken
IF SOME OF THE CURRENT DEBATE OVER transportation funding sounds familiar, you’ve been around this town for a long time. Twenty-five years ago, planners warned that Tucson’s road-building and maintenance budget needed to double to $30 million a year just to prevent the transportation system from worsening. Without additional money, they predicted increased congestion, brown…
Quiz the Candidates
Ward 3 Republican Kathleen Dunbar: I will not support any tax increase for any purpose without voter approval. Transportation is a high priority for the community. I will support a program developed with significant public input in determining how the funding raised from a tax should be distributed between road improvements (including bicycle lanes), sidewalks,…
Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.
The Skinny
An airheaded opinion from the City Attorney’s Office … Plenty of goobers on the vine for 2002 … Brenda Even’s clinical depression … And more!
Battered Shelter
Union busting may underlie many of the Brewster Center’s problems.
Sun-deviled
In the summer heat, ASU mirages rise from the asphalt.
Newsreel
NEWSREEL I SHOULD DEVOTE THIS space to introducing our series “The Crossroads,” which launches this week with a major overview of Tucson’s transportation issues. Between now and the end of October, reporters Jim Nintzel and Dave Devine will toil over at least 15 articles large and small, examining in detail the many transportation issues that…
City Week
Big doings in Tucson this week.
Cheap Thrills
Fun things to do that won’t cost a fortune.
Cut the Crap!
A compendium of spectacular musical failures, part deux.
Soundbites
Ben Folds frolics with Frank Black … Gregory Isaacs promises to show up this time … Fort Huachuca rocks .. And more Soundbites by Stephen Seigel.
Gnat King Cool
Holy Ripoff! Gaslight goes batty in its latest superhero spoof.
Dreaming in Cuban
Fidel’s realm holds enduring appeal to “yuman” beings. By Tom Miller
Pasta Disasta
Mongelli’s doesn’t live up to its promise.
