Visitors bureau changes name to 'Visit Tucson'

The Gateway Saguaro is lighted during a ceremony near the Oracle Road median, just north of Drachman Street, Monday, April 5, 2010. The 30-ft-tall neon public art piece, by local artist Dirk J. Arnold, shows people traveling northbound on Oracle the history of the roadway, and if they are tr…

Performers, food, vendors take it to Winter Street Fair

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Tennis: I-Ridge's two pairs make winning hand

I-Ridge junior Cody Petford, above, teams with brother Alec, a senior, to form the doubles top seed in Division II.

Tucson showing how to get ready for warmer times

Aleecia Gonzalez, 7, center, runs through the sprinklers at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Splash Pad, Friday, May 27, 2011. When it's 100+ degrees in Tucson, this is the place for kids to cool off.

Raúl Héctor Castro

Former Arizona Governor Raul H. Castro pauses during his speech at an unveiling presentation at the University of Arizona Law College Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Castro's portrait, which was unveiled, is on display in the lobby of the college.

Botanical Gardens to sell willed land

Harrison Yocum's half-acre, one-of-a-kind yard is a botanical garden that's infused with rock gardens. He willed the property to the Tucson Botanical Gardens at his death last year.

Wallow Fire

A grove of torched trees now looking more like matchsticks along Highway 191 south of Alpine, Ariz. on June 10 after the Wallow Fire blew through the area.

Work body and mind at Udall Park

The Morris K. Udall Regional Center "has a wide variety of options for people of all ages," said recreation assistant Mike Funk. "And it's affordable." Prices range from $2 on up to use the popular facility.

Under $30: Las Brasas succeeds despite some flaws

Dan Barnes says he's been a regular at Las Brasas for more than 10 years and eats there at least once a week.

Byrne's first year had valleys, peaks

Byrne's duties as athletic director include a lot of this: mingling with supporters like Suzie May, left, Scott Shake and Reenie Keating.

Designing woman shuns sameness

In five years, Mahlia Collection has expanded from furniture to include housewares, jewelry and one-of-a-kind clothing. Pieces have been featured on QVC.

Freeze gives gardeners a chance to redo yards

Loretta McSween of New Mexico shops at Tucson's Civano Nursery. The nursery has seen many gardeners seeking to improve their yards with hardy plants.

Freeze gives gardeners a chance to redo yards

Ocotillo stems for a fence were cut from a plant that will grow new stems. Other stem-harvesting methods destroy the plant.

Potter knows happiness and contentment

Janet K. Burner with one of her raku pieces at Romero House, 140 S. Main Ave., where she is currently teaching about 15 adults in two classes each week.

Potter knows happiness and contentment

A pot takes shape under the skilled hands of Janet Burner. She fell in love with art while living in Portugal with friends during her senior year at the University of Arizona.

Total wellness is goal of business

Instructor Kyra Weinberger, top; Aaron Farber, bottom left; and instructor Alie Buckmire practice a routine before the start of an Acrobatic Partner Balance class at Barefoot Studio, 6781 N. Thornydale Road.

Tamer winds let firefighters make progress, provide hope

Diana Mendez holds her granddaughter Cierra Larimer, 3, in front of the family RV in the parking lot at the evacuation center at Buena High School. The family of seven people, four dogs and two cats has been staying in the school's parking lot since being evacuated Sunday.

New Elle less tony, maybe better

Marge Swien, center, and fellow members of the American Association of University Women talk during a lunch meeting at Elle Wine Bistro.

Sushi chefs mix up wacky fixings

A roll from Fusion Wasabi Japanese Sushi & Steak is made with crab, tuna, red snapper, lettuce and cucumber wrapped in soy paper topped with white toro, kiwi and kiwi sauce.

Sushi chefs mix up wacky fixings

A roll from Fusion Wasabi Japanese Sushi & Steak is made with crab, tuna, red snapper, lettuce and cucumber wrapped in soy paper topped with white toro, kiwi and kiwi sauce.

Get set to get wet at Brandi Fenton

Kayla Maxey, 8, plays at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park splash pad. The splash pad is free and open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

She's free as a bird

The artist uses acrylic paint, chalk, oil pastel and oil stick, some of which are scattered in her studio.

Charms honor Jan. 8 victims

Michelle Spanyard designed the heart-shaped charm necklaces as a way to do something positive after the Jan. 8 shootings.

Neighbors: Teen refugees form group to help others like them

African refugee Debora Lossou, 16, speaks during a town hall meeting at the International Rescue Committee office on North Campbell Avenue. The IRC is working with the recently formed Refugee Youth Coalition.

Cynthia E. Miller

Cynthia E. Miller starts her morning at her work space, which is a huge square table wrapped in layers of white butcher paper with random objects scattered upon it.

White MountainS won't fence you in

Bayley Dumitrescu, 9, left, and her mother, Valerie, take to the Meadow View Trail near Pinetop. Hundreds of trails of varying difficulty give hikers almost unlimited options.

Artsy patio made for cats

Bella the cat lounges on the "catio" at Terese Dennison's home. Dennison wanted a safe outdoor place for her cats that she also could enjoy for activities such as entertaining and grading papers.

Art tutors hold free classes for seniors

Naomi Bradley uses a stick for perspective during a drawing class at the Murphy-Wilmot Library.

Ra Sushi celebrates sake day

$30M student complex to go up

To make way for a student housing complex, a Houston firm will save homes at 232 E. Fifth St. (top left) and 248 E. Fifth St. (top right) because of their historical significance, but it will tear down homes at 326 E. Fifth St. (bottom left) and 529 N. Fifth Ave. (bottom right).

Give Chollas a jumping chance

A dove finds a use for the native Cylindropuntia versicolor cholla cactus across the street from Chris Monrad's foothills home.

Nook event gets kids excited about reading

Valerie Burnside reads a children's book on the Nook Color with Evelyn Brown, 2, left, and Cray Brown, 5, during a Nook Color story time in Pooh Corner at the Barnes & Noble on East Broadway.

Woman with a boutique and a mission

A display area Bravo intimate-apparel boutique. Five years ago, Tucsonan Katrina Anderson was watching "The Oprah Winfrey Show" when the topic was how pretty much all women wear the wrong bra size, and the idea led to the store.

Pregnant cow was big, sure: Triplets'll do that

Tianna Valerio, 14, takes care of her new charges in the Picture Rocks area. Triplets are "very rare," says an Arizona Farm Bureau spokeswoman. These are all male, rarer still.

High school state tennis: Bermudez wins first title while brother falls in final

Palo Verde's Carlos Bermudez hits a backhand return during his finals match, which he lost. Bermudez had won the championship the previous two seasons.

Patrick Finley: Birds of a feather tackle together

John Rouff tackles Ben Grau during a Tucson Magpies practice. At 5-7 and 150 pounds, Grau says: "Size becomes my advantage. Hit low, stay low."

Last chance to see Butterfly Magic

Sonoran Science Academy senior Siena Moreno, 18, sketches butterflies at the Butterfly Magic exhibit while on a field trip with her art class. "I love how the butterflies look, how they fly," she said.

Inside comforts go outside

Napa firelites, the larger size $69.99, left, and smaller size for $29.99 at Today's Patio add a distinctive look to patio decor.

Inside comforts go outside

Snuggle-up in chairs aren't just for the living room. Standard high back chair cushions for $49 make outdoor seating comfy, too.

'What's New'? Ronstadt's Riddle memorabilia at UA

Linda Ronstadt donated items from her jazz/American pop trilogy period with Nelson Riddle to the UA School of Music, including the platinum record for "What's New," above.

UA shifts toward electric-vehicle use

At the charging-station dedication, Chris Kopach, UA Facility Management director, second from right, talks with RJ Blevins of Thoroughbred Nissan while checking out a Nissan Leaf like the one the university will be getting in coming weeks.

Old Pueblo Grand Prix: At finish, it's an El Tour reprise

Eric Marcotte won the main men's race Sunday. Later, he sat on his bike during an interview, joking (or was he?) that he couldn't walk yet.

Old Pueblo Grand Prix: At finish, it's an El Tour reprise

The tricky right from Pennington Street onto even narrower Scott Avenue takes its toll, sending riders either to the pavement or into the hay bales.

Celebrate 2 years of downtown walk/run

Music wafted along the route of Meet Me at Maynards last year. Expect about 20 musical groups in unexpected places Monday during the second anniversary celebration of the event.

Get ready for more widening on I-10

Cinthia Rodriguez serves breakfast to diners at Denny's, 4920 W. Ina Road. Proposed construction on Interstate 10 from West Ina to West Ruthrauff roads may force the restaurant to close.

Volunteers are needed to help police

Marana Police Department volunteer Ralph Perillo fingerprints Dorothy Nunnink-Tolar for a volunteer job at her church.

Za Boom Ba drums up excitement

Elizaveta Lane, 11, center, laughs during a Za Boom Ba jam session. Catalina Foothills Community Schools invited people of all ages and experience levels to the free community event.

Za Boom Ba drums up excitement

Misha Olarrea, 10, performs during the Za Boom Ba jam session.

Green Fields students take part in art program

Artist Catherine Nash works with Nate Whitthorne, in gray shirt, on his artwork at Green Fields Country Day School. The school just wrapped up a two-and-a-half week artists-in-residence program.

Chain-link fence at UA puts border in spotlight

No More Deaths group members Karen Figueroa, left, and Carly Rexroad tie items recovered from the desert onto a 6-foot-tall, nearly 1,200-foot- long mock border fence on the University of Arizona Mall.