Small horses make outsize impact on seniors at care facility
A "very bright light" came into the lives of the senior citizens at Friendship Villas at La Cholla last week. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342639.php 2010-07-29
Medical copter crashes on north side; 3 killed
Three people aboard a medical evacuation helicopter were killed when the aircraft crashed just yards from a home in a north-side neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342819.php 2010-07-29
Other fatal crashes
Medical helicopter crashes in Arizona ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342802.php 2010-07-29
WHAT JUDGE BOLTON blocked — and THE REASONS SHE GAVE
Requiring police officers to attempt to check the immigration status of those they have stopped if there is reason to suspect they are in the U.S. illegally. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342781.php 2010-07-29
Groups offer homeless aid in dealing with heat, rain
Cloudy skies and rainy days doesn't mean summer has loosened its grip on Tucson. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342784.php 2010-07-29
Boycotts going forward despite Grijalva's plea
Boycotts of Arizona are continuing despite U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva's attempt to call them off Wednesday after a judge tossed out much of SB 1070. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342823.php 2010-07-29
In brief
Marana
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School notes
Rattlesnake Ridge gets new principal
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Program about pollinators shows how vital they are
Before leaving the Miller-Golf Links Library, little Jannah Shoffner checked out a book about bees and a another about vegetables. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342638.php 2010-07-29
Philip's 'Phixers' repair, teach how to get things done
Every fourth Sunday of the month, St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church opens its doors to the public for Phixer's Phorums, hosted by the church's volunteer fix-it folks, the Philip's Phixers. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342635.php 2010-07-29
Catch country rock tunes Sunday on Mount Lemmon
This week's Music on the Mountain concert features the popular Tucson band The Wyatts, which has been named "Band of the Year" multiple times in the Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES). ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342627.php 2010-07-29
More landfill plan backers at hearing; most opposed
Most people who spoke at a July 20 public hearing on a proposed landfill in Marana remain firmly against it, but more landfill supporters voiced their opinion than at previous meetings. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342652.php 2010-07-29
Christmas in July arts and crafts display turns summer into a cool experience
Although daytime high temperatures have been well over 90 degrees lately, the Tucson Arts and Crafts Association was in a cooler state of mind recently, hosting a Christmas in July show at the Windmill Inn and Suites. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342619.php 2010-07-29
Mountain View students attend business conference
Ten students from Mountain View High School in the Marana Unified School District traveled to Nashville this month to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America national conference. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342648.php 2010-07-29
Camp has kids thinking beyond our Earth
Models of human settlements on Mars should have things such as oxygen-generating tanks, greenhouses and solar panels — but a garage? ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342651.php 2010-07-29
Westward Look cooks what it grows
Microclimates and organic gardening techniques are what create the beautiful flowering and fruiting gardens at Westward Look Resort, according to landscape manager Raymundo Ocampo. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342624.php 2010-07-29
Carnivals are a fun way to fill a need
Gap Ministries will host Backpack to School carnivals for low-income, Title One elementary and middle-school students from the Marana and Flowing Wells school districts this weekend. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342654.php 2010-07-29
Oro Valley OKs interim loosening of sign code
Oro Valley business owners got a reprieve last week as the Town Council agreed to ease up on its sign code. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342640.php 2010-07-29
Lectures explore violence in the name of religion
The University of Arizona Division for Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, with St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church, presents a summer lecture series focusing on violence in the name of religion. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342626.php 2010-07-29
Redhouse dancers bring Indian culture to Marana
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Using stories to unite Jews in SE Tucson
The rabbi at Congregation Chaverim hopes the power of books and storytelling will introduce Jews living in southeastern Tucson and surrounding areas to one another. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342628.php 2010-07-29
Morning boot camp starts day with fitness
The women in Dave Calvert's boot camp were talking amongst themselves at the beginning of the class, but after nearly an hour of muscle-pumping exercises, the only person speaking was the instructor. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342621.php 2010-07-29
Exhibit tells 'Tucson Story' through eyes of DeGrazia
In conjunction with Tucson's birthday celebration in August, 17 sketches and watercolors tell the "Tucson Story" as seen through the eyes of quintessential Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342629.php 2010-07-29
Exhibit tells 'Tucson Story' through eyes of DeGrazia
In conjunction with Tucson's birthday celebration in August, 17 sketches and watercolors tell the "Tucson Story" as seen through the eyes of quintessential Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342625.php 2010-07-29
Adventures of a modern mom : Who says our summers are awful? Here are just a few of its many joys
Summer may not be the best season in Tucson, but my family and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Here's why: ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342620.php 2010-07-29
Night Out focus is a safe Oro Valley
"Crime-ridden" isn't a phrase that most people associate with the town of Oro Valley — and that's how officials would like to keep it. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342642.php 2010-07-29
New station nears completion for Mountain Vista Fire District
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Kids find library a place for Lego fun
Participants caught the last round of Lego Robo Fun last week at the Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E River Road. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342634.php 2010-07-29
Tanque Verde artist's works go on exhibit
With the summer temperatures and humidity rising, the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library offers a strategy to keep cool: Check out its latest exhibit, "August Escape." ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342610.php 2010-07-29
Marana OKs 2nd business program
The Marana Town Council approved a second incentive program to entice companies to expand or build their businesses in Marana. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342641.php 2010-07-29
At Cienega, Link Crew says hello
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Small things matter in sec'y of state race
Ah, political primary season. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342825.php 2010-07-29
The Scoop : KOLD news' Anchondo takes job in Indianapolis
Friday will mark KOLD-TV morning anchorwoman Jenny Anchondo's last day on the air in Tucson after three years. She's headed to a Fox affiliate in Indianapolis. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342813.php 2010-07-29
Sentence is 18 years in dual killing
An 18-year prison sentence was imposed Monday in the October 2008 shooting deaths of a Tucson couple. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342793.php 2010-07-29
3 throw verbal stones at Glassman's house
In the second televised debate among the Democrats running for U.S. Senate, former City Councilman Rodney Glassman dogged Republican incumbent John McCain while the other three dogged Glassman. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342779.php 2010-07-29
Law & Order Briefs
S. Tucson police make arrest in bank robbery
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Group's acts of compassion make life a little better for kids
Volunteers such as Beki Quintero understand that a little bit of kindness goes a long way: She has watched the adage in action through the Shyann Kindness Project. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342631.php 2010-07-29
What's happening
Art Exhibit
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Police Reports
1 A 51-year-old man was cited on suspicion of shoplifting and released at 12:29 p.m. July 6 at AJ's Fine Foods, 2805 E. Skyline Drive. A store manager told deputies the following: The man ordered a meal to go, bought water in another area of the store and then left without paying for the meal. The suspect told deputies he didn't realize he could pay for the meal where he ordered it, got confused and headed outside to eat with an acquaintance. He said he realized he paid only for the water when the employee stopped him. According to the report, the man paid for his meal. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342615.php 2010-07-29
Library information
Area branches
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What's happening
Art Exhibit
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What's happening
Book Events
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Police Reports
MARANA
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Deaths
The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted. Occupations are given if available. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342773.php 2010-07-29
Radar van locations
The city's two police radar vans are scheduled to snap photographs of speeders at these locations today, according to the Tucson Police Department: ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342770.php 2010-07-29
In brief
Polynesian Revue, Menehune to perform
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Library information
Ongoing
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Arizona plan is finalist in Race to Top
Arizona has been named one of 19 finalists in the second round of the Race to the Top program. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342789.php 2010-07-29
Sept. trial set for jaguar whistle-blower
An Arivaca woman is slated to go on trial Sept. 14 on charges she illegally captured the jaguar Macho B more than a year ago in a remote area southwest of Tucson near the Mexican border. ... Read more. Source: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/342787.php 2010-07-29
Community calendar
Today
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