Assess penalties for late streetcars now, some council members say

While city workers are taking a wait-and-see approach toward collecting damages for late streetcar deliveries, some City Council members say it's time to hit Oregon Ironworks in the pocketbook.

Tucson to consider more changes to Gadsden project

The company most actively involved in the redevelopment of downtown's west side is asking to change the terms of its agreement with the city for a third time.

Task force will take on shopping carts

If you feel overwhelmed by the glut of abandoned shopping carts clogging Tucson's parks and neighborhood washes, the City Council has created a task force to respond to the problem and is soliciting members.

Anti-graffiti event Saturday will help you to fight back

Regina Romero

Anti-graffiti event Saturday will help you to fight back

Do neighborhood vandals constantly blight your fence or garage with graffiti?

City names business liaison to Mexico

Tucson now has a business liaison to Mexico.

Meetings to seek public input on El Rio's future

After decades of struggle, west side residents may finally acquire a share of the park space they have been seeking from the city of Tucson.

Tucson Councilman Kozachik dumps Republican party

The Tucson city council has lost its lone Republican member.

Enke course may get reprieve as feds review plan to close it

From the left, Mike Swearingen and cousins Aaron Lostutter and Christian Lostutter walk to the sixth hole at Fred Enke Golf Course. The National Park Service has questions about its possible closure to golfers.

Enke course may get reprieve as feds review plan to close it

A golfer plays along the seventh hole at Fred Enke Golf Course. The city plans to close the course if a private operator doesn't step up.

Enke course may get reprieve as feds review plan to close it

Residents may be able to tee off at Fred Enke Golf Course a little longer than expected because a recent decision from the National Park Service could extend its life.

Tucson to consider limiting yard sales to 4 per year

Rummage-sale aficionados, take notice.

City taps other minds on how to progress

Sometimes when you're seeking a solution for an intractable problem, it's better to listen than talk.

Booking missteps at Tucson Convention Center are costly

City taxpayers have had to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements for events that were double-booked at the Tucson Convention Center.

Se hace camino al subir

A sus 87 años, el residente del barrio Menlo Park y escalador desde joven, Gilbert Escandón Jiménez, ha visto recompensada su dedicación a la montaña Sentinel Peak.

Se hace camino al subir

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Se hace camino al subir

Gilbert Jiménez conoce muy bien la montaña Sentinel Peak.

'A' Mountain trail to bear name of man who's dedicated to it

Gilbert Escandón Jiménez, a longtime Menlo Park resident and "A" Mountain hiker, relaxes near the trailhead that will soon bear his name. Jiménez, 87, helped to maintain the mountain's trails for more than 70 years.