Photo Gallery of 2025 Tucson Japanese Festival

Once again our Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition (of which I am the Editor and Publicity Chair) sponsored a Springtime festival on March 15, at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Rd. Over 2000 people attended, though it was a blustery day in March. Photos below of the various Japanese activities taken by … Read more

Results for City of Tucson special election on Prop 414 (updated)

Today was the day for the Special Election by the City of Tucson regarding Prop 414, the so-called Safe & Vibrant City proposition to increase the city sales tax by half a cent for 10 years. City of Tucson Election Dept. has released the early returns: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/clerks/documents/elections/results/2025/special/25saztuc_unofficialresults03112025.pdf Yes 23,084 No 53,350 Stay tuned for updates, … Read more

LWVAZ 2025 Legislative Week, Feb. 24 to 28

“WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE LUNCH AND LEARN SESSIONS: Monday, Feb. 24 Federalism and States’ Rights; Intersection of Federal and State Laws and the Impact on Arizonans This is an essential opportunity for anyone looking to better understand how federal and state laws intersect, how they affect Arizonans, and why it matters for the future … Read more