Arizona teen builds website to help families find dual-language schools
When a friend came to him and confided she was failing her high school classes, Emilio Saenz listened. She was falling behind, she said. Spanish is Andrea Valenzuela’s native language and the barriers to learning math, science and navigating high-school life only in English were tough. “When I arrived in the United States, one of…
Water concerns rise as Patagonia mine nears federal approval
The U.S. Forest Service on March 5 announced it plans to soon approve the nation’s first critical minerals mine, South32’s Hermosa project, when it released the final environmental impact statement,…
Abuse allegations prompt cancellations of César Chávez events, including Tucson march
A nationwide reckoning is underway over the legacy of Latino civil rights leader César Chávez, as allegations that he may have abused women and minors surfaced earlier this week, prompting…
Denuncias de abuso provocan cancelaciones de eventos de César Chávez, incluida una marcha en Tucson
Acusaciones de abuso en contra de mujeres y menores de edad amenazan el legado de Cesar Chávez, el difunto líder del movimiento campesino y una de las figuras Latinas más…
TUSD task force shapes plans for responding to potential ICE presence near schools
A Tucson Unified School District task force created to support staff, students and their families is moving toward expanded training on how to respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
La frontera que define a Tucson y la visión de Gabriela Rangel en MOCA
Gabriela Rangel llegó a Tucson con solo la mitad de sus libros. La otra mitad la donó a una biblioteca pública antes de trasladar su vida de Nueva York al…
The border is what defines Tucson for new MOCA director Gabriela Rangel
Gabriela Rangel arrived in Tucson with only half her books. The other half she donated to a public library before…
If an ICE detention center opens in Marana, who would hold it accountable?
The childhood memories of visiting her father while he was detained at Florence Correctional Center are seared into Brinley Carrillo’s…
Si abren un centro de detención de ICE en Marana, ¿quién lo supervisará?
Los recuerdos de la infancia al visitar a su padre mientras estaba detenido en el Centro Correccional de Florence están…
Voters approve RTA Next plan to fund transit for 20 years in unofficial results
Pima County voters are projected to approve the RTA Next transportation plan, extending a half-cent sales tax to fund regional…
Resultados preliminares muestran que votantes aprueban RTA Next para financiar transporte en 20 años
Se proyecta que los votantes del condado de Pima aprueben el plan de transporte RTA Next, que extiende un impuesto…
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