by Carolyn Classen, blogger Gathering will mark 15-year anniversary of Jan. 8 shooting PIMA COUNTY – Jan. 8, 2026, marks 15 years since the tragic shooting that killed six people and wounded 13 others in northwest Tucson. At 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, Pima County officials, survivors and community members will reflect and gather at the … Read more
When people evaluate the best candidates to help lead them, they should consider deeds and accomplishments more than words and personality. Unfortunately, that is not always the case as people again and again fall for the fiction of a person they perceive as strong and decisive despite the reality of what they stand for and … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger “El Pueblo turns 50! Join us for community stories, art, music & more. Launch celebration Nov 8! Date and time Saturday, November 8 · 2 – 9pm MST Location El Pueblo Neighborhood Center101 West Irvington Road #Building 1 Tucson, AZ 85714Get directions Good to know Highlights About this event Community • … Read more
by Carolyn Classen Location: El Presidio Plaza 165 W Alameda St Tucson, AZ 85701 Map Links: OSMGoogleApple Organizer: Defend Tucson / Tucson Se Defiende (DTSD) Coalition Defend Tucson, “¡Tucson se defiende!” (DTSD) is a broad coalition committed to nonviolence, defense of our civil liberties, human rights, and our right to local self-governance. Tucson’s choice is simple: … Read more
In early August, the utility company, Arizona Public Service (APS) abandoned their commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. They also want to raise rates by 14 percent. Fast forward to this last week and there are two more developments, spurred on in part by encouragement from science denying MAGA allies in Washington D.C. and … Read more