County joining with nonprofit for NW-side gym

After teaming with a nonprofit group, the Pima County Board of Supervisors is expected later this month to approve the construction of the more-than-40,000-square-foot Southern Arizona Indoor Sports Center.

Tucson aims to annex project on Craycroft and River

To the dismay of many neighbors, the city is moving rapidly on a proposal to annex and rezone land at River and Craycroft roads for a seven-story hotel and other commercial development.

Blood donations

The American Red Cross will seek blood donors at these times and places next week. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448-3543.

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Fundraiser to benefit '45-mph couch potatoes'

Fall has arrived in the Old Pueblo, and what it lacks in colorful leaves it makes up for in fine weather.

Take Fitz home for the holidays and New Year, too

Star funnyman David Fitzsimmons has designed five totally Tucson holiday ornaments. The nearly 3-inch round ceramic pieces feature Fitz's unique, quirky Southwestern characters:

Columnist Bonnie Henry, David Fitzsimmons will sign their works Nov. 7

Two "stars" will be at the Arizona Daily Star main office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.

New Gila casino is state's largest

Even as Indian gaming revenues flag amid the sour economy, a tribe south of Phoenix today is to open a $215 million hotel and casino south of Phoenix.

New Gila casino is state's largest

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Memoir of 'Sully' highly readable

"Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"

Memoir of 'Sully' highly readable

Sculpture garden taking shape

There's something — or somethings — big afoot at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, which is at 3800 E. River Road. On Thursday, a crew installed three sculptures — including a 2,200-pound, 7-foot marble piece — as part of the center's new sculpture garden. The garden's grand opening will b…