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Tucson High, Sahuaro, Pueblo & other TUSD schools cancel Friday classes as staff plan anti-ICE walkout Some TUSD high schools and other Tucson-area schools will be closed on Friday because of a "high volume of staff absences" — part of a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme...

Some TUSD high schools and other Tucson-area schools will be closed on Friday because of a "high volume of staff absences," part of a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

‘No hate, no fear’: Tucsonans protest ICE, mark 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term Hundreds of Tucson area high school students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon to join protests against Trump administration policies, as demonstrations marked one year since the president was ina...

Hundreds of Tucson area high school students walked out of class Tuesday afternoon to join protests against Trump administration policies, as demonstrations marked one year since the president was inaugurated for the second time.

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TPD report: Tucson mayor's son appeared high on marijuana when arrested for DUI Emiliano Reyes, the 19-year-old son of Mayor Regina Romero, was cited on Dec. 12 after he ran a red light in Downtown Tucson and exited his vehicle allegedly smelling of marijuana, according to a poli...

Emiliano Reyes, the 19-year-old son of Mayor Regina Romero, was cited on Dec. 12 after he ran a red light in Downtown Tucson and exited his vehicle allegedly smelling of marijuana, according to a police report obtained by the Tucson Sentinel.

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Project Blue developers close on purchase of Pima County land for Tucson data center As expected, the deal for the developers of a Tucson data center closed on Christmas Eve, with the transfer of ownership of 290 acres taking place between Pima County and Beale Infrastructure.

As expected, the sale of Pima County land to the developers of the controversial Project Blue data center on Tucson's Southeast Side was completed on Christmas Eve.

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Tucson Sentinel! | From the newsroom Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or prefer to mark the longer nights and (somewhat) chillier days of winter in some other way, as we near the end of the year, you have the best wishes of all o...

Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or prefer to mark the longer nights and (somewhat) chillier days of winter in some other way, as we near the end of the year, you have the best wishes of all of us at the Tucson Sentinel.

DHS agents pepper-spray Rep. Grijalva, Sentinel reporter during protest sparked by Tucson raid An investigation into a Tucson restaurant chain turned chaotic on Friday morning as agents with the Department of Homeland Security used tear gas, pepper balls and smoke grenades against protestors. A...

An investigation into a Tucson restaurant chain turned chaotic on Friday morning as agents with the Department of Homeland Security used tear gas, pepper balls and smoke grenades against protestors.

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Project Blue gives Pima County a Christmas deadline to close deal for Tucson data center property The developers of a planned Tucson data center told Pima County officials they are waiving closing conditions related to annexation, water and electricity, and want to close on the purchase of the pro...

The developers of a planned Tucson data center told Pima County officials they are waiving closing conditions related to annexation, water and electricity, and want to close on the purchase of the property before Christmas Day.

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Grijalva sworn into House 7 weeks after winning Southern Az congressional seat Seven weeks after she won a special election to Congress from Tucson, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into office on Wednesday, and quickly added her name to the discharge petition to force the r...

Seven weeks after she won a special election to Congress from Tucson, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into office on Wednesday, and quickly added her name to the discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files.

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2 mos. after election, Grijalva says Speaker will swear her in Wednesday Seven weeks after she won a special election to Congress from Tucson, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva said Tuesday that she finally has a date to be sworn into office. She's scheduled to finally be s...

Seven weeks after she won a special election to Congress from Tucson, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva said Tuesday that she finally has a date to be sworn into office. She's scheduled to finally be seated on Wednesday afternoon.

Dahl wins 2nd term; Schubert & Barajas new faces on Council as Dems sweep Tucson election Democratic candidates for the Tucson City Council were headed to a resounding victory over their Republican opponents Tuesday night, getting more than two-thirds of the votes.

Democratic candidates for the Tucson City Council were headed to a resounding victory over their Republican opponents Tuesday night, getting more than two-thirds of the votes.

The election means Tucson will have its largest group of female councilmembers ever once the new Democrats are sworn in.

Sentinel's Dylan Smith among community members honored as 'Civic Champions' Tucson Sentinel Editor and Co-Publisher Dylan Smith was among seven Southern Arizonans honored as "Civic Champions" by the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

Tucson Sentinel Editor and Co-Publisher Dylan Smith was named a Civic Champion on Tuesday night.

Smith joined 6 other Southern Arizonans who were honored for their work in the community by the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

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Want more authentically local news in your search results? Tired of AI summaries that aren't quite right (and sometimes very wrong), and clickbait that isn't even about Southern Arizona? You can set the Sentinel as one of your "preferred sources" to make sure more of our reporting tops your list!

Arizona files suit to require U.S. House to seat Adelita Grijalva Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. House of Representatives to force Congress to seat U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. House of Representatives to force Congress to seat U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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UA won't sign Trump compact but offers 'commitment to collaboration' The University of Arizona will not sign on to a "compact" for higher education laid out by the Trump administration, said UA President Suresh Garimella in a campus-wide email Monday, noting that the s...

UA President Garimella gives squishy response to White House demands — 'We seek no special treatment' & share 'vision rooted in a merit-based pursuit of excellence'

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Limbo: Johnson again keeps House at home, Grijalva still not seated a month after CD7 election A month after winning a landslide election, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva still can't get to work — because the House hasn't seated her yet. And she'll likely remain in limbo, with Speaker Mike Joh...

Amonth after winning a landslide election, Adelita Grijalva still can't get to work — because the House hasn't seated her yet. And she'll likely remain in limbo, with Speaker Mike Johnson keeping the House out of session for a fifth consecutive week.

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Photos: On 'No Kings Day' thousands of Tucsonans in Downtown, along Speedway In Downtown Tucson, thousands of Tucsonans turned out for the second "No Kings Day" of the year, part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration and one of more than a dozen events acros...

In Downtown Tucson, thousands of Tucsonans turned out for the second "No Kings Day" of the year, part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration and one of more than a dozen events across Southern Arizona on Saturday.

UA profs oppose 'academic compact'; Trump admin gives school until Oct. 20 to submit 'limited' feedback The White House has given nine universities—including the University of Arizona—until Oct. 20 to send "limited, targeted" feedback on a "compact" for higher education, agreeing to suppress campus crit...

Faculty Senate calls on President Garimella to reject deal that would 'endanger the independence, excellence & integrity' of University of Arizona

'What are Republicans so afraid of?': Grijalva says swearing-in delayed a week by GOP 'playing games' Newly elected U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva will not be seated next week after Speaker Mike Johnson declared a "district work period," sending members of Congress home through Oct. 13. The House had been...

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva will not be seated next week after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared a "district work period," sending members of Congress home through Oct. 13. The House had been set to reconvene on Tuesday.

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Federal judge rejects Tucson's motion to force Wadsack to pay legal fees A federal judge has tossed out a request by the city of Tucson to require Justine Wadsack to pay legal fees for a hearing she missed in the $8 million lawsuit she filed after she received a criminal s...

A federal judge has tossed out a request by the city of Tucson to require Justine Wadsack to pay legal fees for a hearing she missed in the $8 million lawsuit she filed after she received a criminal speeding ticket in 2024.

Judge orders Justice Dep't to give Conover access to alleged carjacker U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez ordered U.S. Marshals to transport Julio Cesar Aguirre for an arraignment and initial appearance in local court, ruling for Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and ...

Afederal judge ordered Justice Department officials to give Pima County access to Julio Cesar Aguirre — a Mexican man whose case is at the center of a months-long rift between County Attorney Laura Conover and federal prosecutors.

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Judge orders Justice Dep't to give Conover access to alleged carjacker U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez ordered U.S. Marshals to transport Julio Cesar Aguirre for an arraignment and initial appearance in local court, ruling for Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and ...

Afederal judge ordered Justice Department officials to give Pima County access to Julio Cesar Aguirre — a Mexican man whose case is at the center of a months-long rift between County Attorney Laura Conover and federal prosecutors.

Amphi planning to close up to 5 schools ahead of 2026-27 academic year The Tucson-area district cites a shrinking number of students resulting in the loss of millions of dollars as a reason for closing up to five elementary schools.

Amphitheater Public Schools plans to close multiple elementary schools starting with the 2026-27 academic year, Superintendent Todd Jaeger said in an email to staff Thursday morning.

Grijalva winning by 70% landslide in Southern Az congressional election With the release of the first batch of early ballots in Tuesday’s special Congressional District 7 election, Democrat Adelita Grijalva was headed to a landslide 71-27 victory over Republican Daniel Bu...

With the release of the first batch of early ballots in Tuesday’s special Congressional District 7 election, Democrat Adelita Grijalva was headed to a landslide victory over Republican Daniel Butierez.

Project Blue developer tells county they're still building Tucson data center The developers of a planned Tucson data center say they're moving ahead after the City Council rejected a deal for reclaimed water for the site. Project Blue will instead use a "closed-loop" air-cooli...

The developers of a Tucson data center are moving ahead after the City Council rejected a deal for reclaimed water. Project Blue will instead use a "closed-loop" air-cooling system that will consume no water but use more power, the company said.

"I smell a rat," Councilman Paul Cunningham said.

Facing sanctions, Wadsack drops $8M 'conspiracy' lawsuit vs. Tucson police Justine Wadsack, who sued the city of Tucson for $8 million over a speeding ticket, has moved to dismiss her case after she missed a series of court hearings, faces possible sanctions and her attorney...

Former Az lawmaker claims 'family health crisis' led her to skip 3rd court hearing; GOP activist tweeted from Charlie Kirk event as judge questioned absence

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'The feeling of being home': The Little One closing after 4 decades of Poca Cosa restaurants The Little One was one of two expansions of Café Poca Cosa, started in 1985 by father-daughter-team Luis and Suzanna Davila, and the last restaurant that made up part of the small family chain.

A Downtown Tucson restaurant is closing its doors permanently after 40 years in the community. But, according to the owner, the love that fueled the entire operation isn't going anywhere.

Wadsack may face sanctions, contempt after missing court hearing in $8M federal suit vs. TPD Former Republican state lawmaker Justine Wadsack could charged with contempt of court and sanctioned after she failed to attend a federal court hearing on Tuesday, as part of her $8 million lawsuit ag...

Former Republican state lawmaker Justine Wadsack could charged with contempt of court and sanctioned after she failed to attend a federal court hearing on Tuesday, as part of her $8 million lawsuit against Tucson city officials and the Police Department.

RTA board sends $2.67B roadwork plan to Pima County Board of Supes Voters are one step closer to having a chance to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects after the Regional Transportation Authority Board voted 8-0 to ask the Pima County Board of Su...

Voters are one step closer to having a chance to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects next year after the Regional Transportation Board voted 8-0 Monday to ask the Pima County Board of Supervisors to put a $2.67 billion plan on the March 2026 ballot.