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Student Alejandro Ceballos, and social workers Araceli Olivas and Annette Urbina, are big fans of the Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School.

School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope

Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.

Naian González Norvind as Corina and Cristo Fernández Carlos in the movie "Corina".

The new film "Corina" offers a compassionate look at living with anxiety.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Book I Love" from the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books; "The Class of 2024" continues; and Mary Jo Pollack shares the story of earning her driver's license in 1964.

"Back to the Heart" - Gabrielle Pietrangelo celebrates the end of a 4-year journey with a new album.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson architect Paula Holmes at 100, a woman always ahead of her time; and Lilliona from "The Class of 2024" shares an essay about growing up in the digital age.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speaks to supporters of Prop. 414, shortly after initial voting results showed 69% of Tucson voters rejected a half-cent sales tax increase.

Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.

A University of Arizona student walks between buildings in the Student Success District on campus.

UA search committee selects four candidates for Provost

Interviews begin March 17.

A woman writes a postcard to the Tucson Mayor and Council asking them to reconsider a city ordinance that requires a permit to distribute food to 10 or more people in city parks on Friday, March 15, 2024.

City, aid groups debate permitting process for feeding unhoused

Ordinance 21-4b disqualifies certain homeless hotspots for community food distribution, because of their proximity to other free meals.

Photo titled, "Majestic Sunrise," taken at Zion National Park by Tim H. Murphy.

Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".

The Pima County Courthouse building in downtown Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

A sign in front of a home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood near the University of Arizona, September 2024.

High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.

Supporters say a new Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge would enhance the Tucson metropolitan area and beyond. Currently, paths along the river are popular for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users.

Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report

The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.

An electric side-loader garbage truck lifts a trash can in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. This truck was paid for by the City of Tucson using environmental services funds and will participate in a pilot-program to be utilized on a residential refuse and recycling route throughout the city.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

A sign in front of a home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood near the University of Arizona, September 2024.

Tucson home prices down slightly as market shows signs of cooling.

Data from Realtor.com show a slight price dip and other signs of a moderating market.

Students, staff and faculty at the University of Arizona demonstrate outside the UA Administration building in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs amid several actions to soften DEI language on public-facing UA websites.

University of Arizona faculty: Removing DEI language is “damaging and dangerous” as students protest threat of further cuts

“Identity and language are interwoven,” said associate professor Vanessa Perry.

Students from "The Class of 2024" after performing their essays.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.

Slack-day team roping at the Tucson Rodeo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson

Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.

Barbara Eiswerth, PhD, seen here with some of the produce that has been harvested or donated to Iskashitaa Refugee Network. The group moved to St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Tucson several months ago.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

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