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Summer Survival 2021: Bustin’ Loose: It’s time to get out and—safely—have fun this summer
For the last year or so, we haven’t really had a good answer to the question “What have you been up to lately?” But with about half of all adults in Pima County vaccinated and more getting their shot every day, it seems like the pandemic is slowly starting to fade away. Not that you…
Amid nationwide Daylight Saving Time push, Arizona golf industry content with standard time
PHOENIX – Scott Yates is a Denver-based entrepreneur and writer. He’s also one of a select few people around the country who can be described as a “Daylight Saving Time activist.” Yates has been invited before countless state legislatures, which he’s exhorted to end the biannual switch between Standard Time and Daylight Time, or as…
Supreme Court ruling says tribal police can detain non-tribal suspects
WASHINGTON – Tribal police have the authority to detain non-Natives traveling through reservation land if the officer has a reasonable belief that the suspect violated state or federal law, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The unanimous ruling overturned lower courts that said a Crow police officer should not have held a nontribal member who was found…
Free donuts at Bashas; winning recipes named
Thanks to some amateur bakers from Arizona, we can get free donuts on Friday in honor of National Donut Day. The three submitted winning flavor entries in Bashas’ donut flavor competition, the grocery store chain announced in a news release. Braxton B., 12, from Queen Creek, one the kids’ category with his Italian-inspired Kinder Joy…
Biden’s ambitious higher cap on refugee admissions unlikely to be met
WASHINGTON – Both sides agree on one thing about President Joe Biden’s decision to raise this year’s cap on refugee admissions from a historic low of 15,000 to as many as 62,500. The U.S. is not going to come close to hitting that new ceiling. “It’s not realistic, it’s just a kind of virtue signaling,”…
Arizona’s ‘Hip Historian’ makes impact on Arizona’s transgender history
PHOENIX – Arizona’s Hip Historian Marshall Shore is known for his vivid storytelling, a cult-like following and expertise on the state’s history. From his regular Arizona History Happy Hour to his ghost tours of the Valley, Shore has become a local celebrity. Part of the appeal is his study of under-represented groups and his interest in rewriting…
More Tucson pools to open June 3
The City of Tucson plans to reopen 12 pools for recreational swim and adult lap swim from June 3 to Aug. 4. Admission to City pools will remain free throughout the summer. For complete information on City pools, visit the Parks and Recreation website. Pool Adult Lap Swim Recreational Swim Amphitheater Pool Mon.-Thurs.: noon-7 p.m.…
UA economics prof: Climate change will bring big upheaval to society, markets
A University of Arizona economics professor said taxing carbon emissions would help solve the significant challenges that climate change poses to U.S. and world economies. Dr. Derek Lemoine, associate professor of economics at the UA Eller College of Management, presented his research at the 2021 Breakfast With the Economists on Thursday. Climate as a distribution…
Vet touts Arizona efforts to help veterans get jobs, despite COVID-19
WASHINGTON – An employment program for veterans that began in the days after 9/11 paid off last year when the COVID-19 pandemic rattled employment for vets in the state and across the country, an advocate told House lawmakers Wednesday. “Communities in Arizona are no different than communities across the United States. We have seen the…
Zio Peppe to open its dining room, patio
Zio Peppe will open its dining room and patio on Tuesday, allowing customers to dine on the premises. While guests have been able to enjoy Zio Peppe, 6502 E. Tanque Verde Road, for takeout and delivery since it reopened earlier this month, “We really want people to come see the space; we couldn’t be happier…
Get vaccinated this weekend, maybe win $10,000
If you get a COVID vaccination this weekend, you could win up to $10,000. Pima County will give 100 lottery tickets at two vaccination sites from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – May 29 at Westgate Shopping Center, 1785 W. Ajo Way, and May 31 at Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S. Calle…
Rockin’ on Sunshine The Black Moods return to the Tucson stage
The Black Moods’ 2020 album SUNSHINE spawned four Top 30 hits on the Billboard mainstream rock chart. Now the Tempe band is ready to do it again. The trio—singer/guitarist Josh Kennedy, bassist Jordan Hoffman and drummer Chico Diaz—recently wrapped up its next record with producer John Karkazis, better known as Johnny K. He also worked…
Danehy: Time to call BS on people who say math instruction is racist
Those of us who tend to lean a certain way politically are quick to expect the dwindling number of reasonable people on the center-right to come to the defense of America and democracy when their brethren on the fringes introduce yet another conspiracy theory or a lame-brained explanation as to why they think it’s okay…
Shore Thing: Reid Park Zoo Throws a ‘Beach Party’ for Summer Safari Nights
Although Tucson is located multiple hours from the nearest seashore, the Reid Park Zoo is inviting the public to a beach party featuring elephants, alligators and plenty of other animals that love to splash in the water. The beach party is the latest installation in the Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights, where the public…
Buds and Brushes: On Fourth Avenue, Arte Bella Offers Weed-Friendly Events
Arte Bella owner Jen Christiansen is bringing together art and cannabis at her Arte Bella shop on Fourth Avenue. The new Arte Bella, which recently opened at the site of the former Irene’s Donuts at 340 N. Fourth Ave., offers art classes and a safe place for pot consumers to get together. Her “Buds and…
Pomp and Circumstance: With support from College Success Arizona, DACA student earns biz degree at Eller College of Management
As a DACA student, Marcko Burrola faced big barriers for entry into college. But this month, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in marketing and a Spanish minor. As a senior at Sunnyside High School and one of the top 50 students in…
The Skinny: Going For Broke: Arizona’s richest to get 100s of millions while state’s needs go unmet
Gov. Doug Ducey and legislative Republicans are on the verge of a massive tax cut for Arizona’s wealthiest residents, with cities and towns set to pay for it for decades to come. While COVID has been rough on many of us, it has been a boon for state revenues, especially thanks to all that stimulus…
