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Students and protestors interrupt the TUSD board meeting just before the vote to renew the contract of the director of Mexican American Studies program. Protestors tied themselves together with plastic zip ties.

TUSD Fires Mexican American Studies Program Director

Apr 11, 2012 After a contentious meeting, the board votes 3 to 2 not to bring Sean Arce back

The Pima Neighborhood Investment Partnership (PNIP) is a collaboration between Pima County and eight sub-grantees which was formed to make home ownership possible.

Foreclosed Homes Find New Ownership, Life Through Community Partnership

Apr 10, 2012 Collaboration works to make home ownership attainable despite the economic downturn

A bullet-ridden rest-stop along the highway to Tubutama, in Northern Sonora, Mexico.

Tucson-Based Reporter Wins National Award

Apr 10, 2012 Fronteras Desk's Michel Marizco honored with National Headliner Award

CD 8 Fundraising Brings Big Surprises

Apr 10, 2012 UPDATED: Antenori far behind rest of GOP field, Barber retained Giffords’ supporters

Construction projects move forward in tough economy

Pima County Supervisors Considering New Funding Sources to Fix Streets

Apr 10, 2012 Drivers petitioned county government for a solution, administrator proposes 18 funding options

Arizonans Driving Less, Despite Population Gains

Apr 9, 2012 Younger people driving even less than the rest of the state

AZ Week: Lawmaking Session 'Slow Grind'

Apr 7, 2012 Legislative leaders say lots getting done, still much to do, including state budget

Colossal Cave Mountain Park about the park's 75th anniversary since the Civilian Conservation Corps completed the project.

A Colossal Celebration for a Colossal Cave

Apr 5, 2012 Popular Tucson tourist destination marks historic milestone

Web Feature: Finding Sanctuary

Apr 5, 2012 A dancer seeking solace in the desert finds a home in Sanctuary Cove

GOP Legislators Move To Budget Compromise

Apr 5, 2012 $147M of what Brewer wants has been agreed to, House member says

TUSD high school students protest in support of Mexican American Studies in 2012.

State Ethnic Studies Law Only Enforced in TUSD Mexican American Studies

Apr 5, 2012 Law not applied to other ethnic studies courses in TUSD, other districts

Arizona Democrat Representative of District 7 Congressman Raul Grijalva discusses his argument on the federal Affordable Health Care Act, a brief with the Supreme Court on SB 1070 and the budget pass in the House.

Congressman Raul Grijalva Takes Center Stage

Apr 4, 2012 In recent weeks, the Tucson Democrat has found himself at the center of many of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill

Southern Arizonan Frances Causey co-produced this documentary aimed at exposing what she calls a corrupt system.

Did Someone Heist the American Dream?

Apr 4, 2012 Southern Arizona documentary filmmaker addresses economic crisis

Brewer Vetoes Tucson's Rio Nuevo Bill

Apr 3, 2012 Move goes against what downtown businesses want to redevelop

We take a look at some of the construction projects that are being funded by a voter-approved half cent sales tax increase in 2006.

Councilman Wants Road Money Reallocated

Apr 3, 2012 Tucson's Kozachik proposes special election to 'break bueaucratic mindset'

AZ AG Horne Faces Campaign Probe, Denies Accusations

Apr 3, 2012 Complaint alleges he illegally collaborated with independent financing committee

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