Letters to the editor

People must speak out in favor of gun control

Guest Column: Supporting water recharge in Upper Santa Cruz basin is right thing to do

In 2010 more than 65,000 acre-feet of water was extracted from the aquifer in the Upper Santa Cruz basin from Green Valley to Sahuarita - about 90 percent by existing mines and farms, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

Radar van locations

The city's two police radar vans are scheduled to snap photographs of speeders at these locations today:

News & Notes

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Pima College softball: Aztecs fall just short of title in wild year

It was a topsy-turvy season for Pima College's softball team, and its ending couldn't have been more fitting.

Faith in Raytheon missile 'growing'

Simulated firing of missiles was a sideshow just before the lunch break Thursday for those attending Raytheon Missile Systems' 60th anniversary of its Standard Missile series of ship-defense missiles.

Faith in Raytheon missile 'growing'

Guest speaker Vice Adm. James Syring, center, greets one of Raytheon's guests at its missile anniversary celebration. At left is Taylor Lawrence, president of Raytheon Missile Systems. "The early systems were highly complex for the time," Lawrence noted.

Faith in Raytheon missile 'growing'

The Pentagon has growing faith in Raytheon's Standard Missile-3 as a shield against evolving ballistic-missile threats, the nation's top missile-defense officer said Thursday at an event in Tucson.

Students serve as teachers in anti-bullying lessons

Alejandrea Perez, left, and Skylar Simmons, both 13-year-olds at Sahuarita's Anza Trail School, watch a presentation on bullying. The educational materials were created by the students themselves.

Students serve as teachers in anti-bullying lessons

Like many middle school students, the seventh-graders in Dana Richards' language arts classes have either witnessed or been victims of bullying.

Tucson Padres: Omaha gets series split as Padres' bats wilt

The Tucson Padres managed just six hits as the host Omaha Storm Chasers secured a series split with a 5-1 win Thursday.

Crews set their own fires to slow 10,775-acre blaze near Patagonia

A wildfire in the Patagonia Mountains grew to 10,775 acres Thursday, as crews set fire to grass and brush to establish a perimeter around the blaze, southwest of Patagonia.

Gaona in the Game: Lancers fire longtime volleyball coach

Amy Johnson led the Salpointe girls volleyball team to the state tournament in 12 of her 13 seasons. She also guided the boys volleyball team to the state semifinals five times and to the final twice.

'Lithomosaic" streetcar art is installed

A worker from Progressive Hardscapes scrapes off leftover glue at the streetcar stop on North Fourth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets.

'Lithomosaic" streetcar art is installed

Ray Ballard installs tiles at one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue. The artist says her cactus motif was inspired by the colorful and playful nature of the avenue. Eight of the streetcar line's 17 stops will get original artwork.

Arizona basketball: Southern added to schedule

The Arizona Wildcats have completed their nonconference schedule for next season by inviting Southern University to McKale Center for a Dec. 19 game.

Big Jim: El Tiradito and Urban Renewal

In the 1960s, a large chunk of what had been downtown Tucson was swallowed up by a huge Urban Renewal project. Old businesses and residential neighborhoods were cleared to make was for public buildings like the Convention Center.

Ex-UA, NFL kicker charged with theft, damage at eatery

Max Zendejas

Ex-UA, NFL kicker charged with theft, damage at eatery

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker turned Tucson restaurant owner Max Zendejas was indicted Tuesday in Pima County Superior Court on damage and theft charges related to his recently closed UA-area restaurant.

Arizona basketball: Quick rise to the top

TOKYO - In two seasons, coach Reggie Geary and the Yokohama B-Corsairs have established a standard of excellence for new teams as the upstart Basketball Japan League has morphed into a major-size league.

Fitz Cartoon Caption Contest: Week of May 22nd

This week’s winner is Moody r. (moodyriver)," Break in there and find out what is going on. No one tells me anything." And the runners up are Bob L. ( Serpentine), "You guys were amateurs, compared to Me and Eric!" and Tobin R. (trosen1111) ," I should have called you in the first place. Tho…

'Lithomosaic' streetcar art is installed

Ray Ballard installs tiles at one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue. The artist says her cactus motif was inspired by the colorful and playful nature of the avenue. Eight of the streetcar line’s 17 stops will get original artwork.

'Lithomosaic" streetcar art is installed

Fourth Avenue got a little more colorful this week. A crew from Progressive Hardscapes installed the first piece of the $765,000 streetcar art project between Sixth and Seventh Streets along Fourth Avenue.

Hoodie, backpack tied to stabber

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Hoodie, backpack tied to stabber

Tucson police have recovered a hooded sweat shirt and backpack believed to belong to the man who fatally stabbed Erick Bridges at an east-side convenience store on May 17.

Tim Steller: Every leaker acts out of self-interest

Dennis Burke, the former U.S. attorney for Arizona, tried to undermine a whistleblower in the Fast and Furious gun-trafficking case by leaking a document to a journalist, but he failed.

Law & Order Briefs

Bicyclist killed was Sun Tran driver

Arizona baseball: Sweeping consequences for Cats

Johnny Field and the Cats might make it into the NCAA tournament by winning two of three this weekend, but a sweep would greatly increase their chances.

Arizona baseball: Sweeping consequences for Cats

Arizona starter James Farris says he "honestly couldn't even tell you our record. You just come out and play. You can't live in what you've done." The Wildcats are 31-21 overall and 12-15 in the Pac-12.

Arizona baseball: Sweeping consequences for Cats

Is it pressure or pleasure?

SUV severely injures couple at Mtn. View graduation

A couple described as elderly were struck by an SUV and critically injured while leaving Mountain View High School's graduation Thursday night.

Jennifer (Jenna) Sapp Martin 6/23/1972 - 5/20/2013

Martin Jennifer

Jennifer (Jenna) Sapp Martin 6/23/1972 - 5/20/2013

Judy K. Glore

Glore Judy

Judy K. Glore

Anthony M. Russo 12/11/1920 - 5/15/2013

Russo Anthony

Anthony M. Russo 12/11/1920 - 5/15/2013

Anthony M. Russo

Mary Kay Rodriguez

Rodriuez Mary

Mary Kay Rodriguez

SHELL, Donaleen

SHELL, Donaleen, a resident of Vail, AZ, died on Mother's Day, May 12, 2013 at home with her family by her side. Survived by four children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life held in remembrance of Donaleen at Patagonia Lake, (TBD). Arrangeme…

RAFE THOMPSON AND BRIAN MULHOLLAND

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2 struck, critically injured outside Marana Mountain View graduation

Two pedestrians were struck and critically injured outside Mountain View High School in Marana Unified School District tonight while leaving graduation ceremonies, authorities say.

Arizona baseball: With postseason on the line, Lopez says best approach is "just go out and play"

Is it pressure or pleasure?

Tucson High School Graduation

David Sinteral says he especially bought his flag designed shoes for his graduation ceremony from Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Rebecca Hurtado and Jose Carrillo share a kiss on the football field after their graduation ceremony as part of the class of 2013 at Tucson High School. The couple have been dating for about a month.

Tucson High School Graduation

Graduates toss their mortar boards into the air following their graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

The class of 2013 sit on the football field at the beginning of their graduation ceremony at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Friends and family try and catch a glimpse of their graduate as they enter onto the football field to begin the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High School.