Tucson renames César Chávez Day to honor Dolores Huerta
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has renamed the city’s César Chávez Day on March 31 to Dolores Huerta Day this year, as sexual abuse and rape allegations against Chávez prompt a local and national reckoning over his legacy. Adam Sarvana, director of communications and community engagement for the mayor’s office, said the change is “a measure…
In Cochise County, a mobile team brings help and connection
“Big ol cactus by their front door.” “Is her phone turned off?” “Do you have Facebook Messenger? Get a hold of her there.” The conversation at each of Cochise Harm…
Company challenges AG lawsuit over electrical safety at Tucson mobile home park
A company that manages mobile home parks in Tucson and across the U.S. is arguing it is not legally required to update its electrical systems from 1962 for manufactured home…
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…
Adolescente de Arizona crea sitio web que ayuda a familias a encontrar escuelas bilingües
Cuando una amiga se acercó a él y le confesó que estaba reprobando sus clases de preparatoria, Emilio Sáenz la escuchó. Se estaba quedando atrás, le dijo. El español es…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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