Immigration bill will require compromise, senators say

NOGALES, Ariz. - The comprehensive immigration reform bill that's likely to be filed when senators return to Washington in two weeks will be heavy on compromise, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said after a border tour here Wednesday.

Tucson hosts tours of landfill, recycling center on Valentine's Day

Some people think Valentine's Day is just a bunch of garbage. This year it is.

Chicago, Doobies kick off rock tour at AVA

Current Doobie Brothers members - Tom Johnston, left, John McFee and Patrick Simmons - join Chicago Wednesday.

Chicago, Doobies kick off rock tour at AVA

The Doobie Brothers touring lineup - Marc Russo, left, John Cowan, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee, Ed Toth, Guy Allison, and Tony Pia - roll into Casino del Sol's AVA Wednesday evening with Chicago.

Chicago, Doobies kick off rock tour at AVA

Classic rock legends The Doobie Brothers- renowned for guitar-driven roots rock - and Chicago - which gave rock a horn-blasting kick and a slew of memorable soft-rock ballads - are teaming up for a joint summer tour that kicks off in our backyard.

Tour OF Tucson Mountains: That's all, spokes: End of an era

A pack of cyclists rides eastbound along Ironwood Hills Drive as it approaches a turn onto Greasewood Road during the 73-mile course of the final Tour of the Tucson Mountains.

Tour OF Tucson Mountains: That's all, spokes: End of an era

"very privileged"

Tour OF Tucson Mountains: That's all, spokes: End of an era

Brian Forbes, a Mesa native, won the race in 2 hours 51 minutes and 49 seconds. "I was out probably 65 miles by myself," the 40-year-old said of his easy victory.

That's all, spokes: End of an era for Tour of the Tucson Mountains

Upon hearing that Saturday's 26th Holualoa Companies Tour of the Tucson Mountains would be the final one, cyclist Emily Francone and her husband, Jeff, signed up for the race.

Tucson Mountains bicycle race going away

A peloton moved north along Sandario Road during the 25th Tour of the Tucson Mountains.

Tucson Mountains bicycle race going away

Saturday will mark the final Tour of the Tucson Mountains. Citing economic concerns and a redundancy with another April race in the state, Perimeter Bicycling Association of America founder Richard DeBernardis said Tuesday that the race would fold after 26 years.

'Spring Awakening' added to Broadway Tucson lineup

Christy Altomare, Kyle Riabko in road show of "Spring Awakening."

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Cook's 62 gives him a 3-stroke advantage

SONOMA, Calif. — John Cook shot a tournament-record 10-under 62 Friday to take a three-stroke lead over Tom Watson and Phil Blackmar after the second round of the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Cook's 62 gives him a 3-stroke advantage

Thomas brings 'George' to life

George is trying to wake the dead at the top of Elaine May's new play, which opened Oct. 23 at Arizona Theatre Company. The rich codger gently prods his young wife to join the land of the living.

Thomas brings 'George' to life

Blackmar on a roll, shares 1st in Calif.

SONOMA, Calif. — Phil Blackmar and Jeff Sluman shot 6-under 66s Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.