Tucson’s heat below normal in June but July starts hot
Arizona Daily Star When July is punished, we seem to quickly forget June’s gift of moderation. June was the first time since 2009 and the second time since 1998 that average temperatures in Tucson were below normal, according to the National Weather Service. The average monthly temperature of 84.5°C was 1.6°C lower than the 30-year […]
Pinal County supervisors to vote on restructuring Elections Department
Pinal County regulators are scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to reorganize the once-struggling elections office. The news comes nearly a week after Election Commissioner Geraldine Roll resigned after sending a scathing email to county mayor Leo Lu, citing a toxic work environment. She quit the position less than a year later. Her emails accused […]
Yavapai College building RV park to combat high cost of AZ housing
CLARKDALE — Yavapai University is the latest in a long list of boards of education, local governments, and others needing ingenuity to address the affordable housing shortage across northern Arizona. The school is building a 10-space RV park on its Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, which will open in time for the fall semester. This […]
New Arizona land port facilities to expand capacity, enhance security
SAN LUIS, Arizona — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony with local, state and federal officials to mark the completion of the $308 million project. Commemorating the launch.modernize and expand San Luis I Land Port of Entry, Arizona. […]
Discovery Station: Desert Mammals – Animals – Events
Saturday, July 15, 2023 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM Lake Pleasant Regional Park41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Morristown, AZ 85342 (602) 506-2930 ext. 2 Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Click program title for more details. […]
How APS plans to preserve utilities, support first responders during Arizona wildfires
Arizona Public Services (APS) is Arizona’s largest utility company. Statewide, more than 28,000 poles are in operation, supporting more than 18,000 miles of public power lines. The company cuts down all vegetation and trees and branches within 10 feet of each utility pole on a three-year cycle to reduce fire hazards. It is expected that […]
If You Live In Santa Monica, Your First Responder May No Longer Be A Human
Drones are likely to be dispatched to crime scenes in Santa Monica, Calif., before actual cops, according to a report released Wednesday. NBC News article It details how drones are more likely than cops to arrive at a crime scene in a tiny California enclave. The cops will definitely show up eventually, but imagine being […]
Left Wing Philadelphia DA Blames State Laws For Mass Shooting, But Won’t Prosecute Suspects With Illegal Guns
Philadelphia’s left-wing district attorney Larry Krasner blamed Pennsylvania’s “silly” gun laws for recent shootings, even though Pennsylvania itself has strict gun laws. . Kimbrady Carriker, 40, is accused of shooting and killing five people on Monday, including a 15-year-old boy. Krasner said authorities are currently investigating the shooting, which appeared to have been random. He […]
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity – Plants – Events
Saturday, July 15, 2023 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM Usery Mountain Regional Park3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4 Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and […]
FACT CHECK: Nikki Haley Claims China Has The Largest Navy In The World
Former U.N. Ambassador and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said: Speech on June 27 China has the world’s largest navy. Verdict: Truth The Chinese Navy is the world’s largest navy with 340 ships. The United States Navy has 296 ships of hers. Fact check: Speaking at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Haley reportedly criticized President […]
