Enjoy July 4th in Phoenix and throughout Arizona: Locations for fireworks and festivities
Are you on the lookout for a spot to celebrate July 4th? Take a peek at these local events across Arizona that promise a memorable Independence Day in 2025. Maricopa County National Anthem – Independence Day Celebration July 3rd, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM National Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ […]
Job Cuts by the Government Will Impact Rural Areas
In a significant shift aimed at reducing what some see as bureaucratic excess, the Trump administration has let go of thousands of federal employees, affecting many rural workers associated with public land. This includes the termination of around 1,300 employees from the CDC in Atlanta and another 1,000 from the Veterans Affairs Bureau, alongside about […]
Ex-Arizona county treasurer faces lawsuit for supposedly taking more than $39M: ‘Unfair and tragic’
Tucson, Arizona – Lawsuit Against Former Treasurer Arizona County revealed on Friday that it is taking legal action against a former treasurer accused of embezzling over $39 million. Santa Cruz County filed a lawsuit against Elizabeth Guffer for allegedly stealing $39,412,000. The purpose of this legal move, made known in a press release on Thursday, […]
Man identified in shooting of DPS officer in Nogales; facing 9 charges
Update: 6/10 The individual charged with the shooting involving the Arizona Department of Public Safety in Nogales on Sunday, June 8th, has been named as Daniel Ulysses Covalbias. A complaint filed in Santa Cruz County Court claims that Covalbias acted with knowledge that his actions could “result in death to law enforcement officials.” The complaint […]
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement Elizabeth Guffer, the former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday for unlawfully taking nearly $39 million over a decade. The 63-year-old Guffer, dressed in black, stood quietly as US District Judge Rosemary Marquez delivered the sentence in a Tucson federal court, […]
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Bats at Agua Caliente Park As night fell, a small black shape darted across the sky. It was a bat, and as dusk deepened, thousands of these creatures flitted above the ponds at Agua Caliente Park. Gradually, their silhouettes became harder to see until the only indication of their presence was the gentle sound of […]
Ex-Santa Cruz County Treasurer Given 10-Year Sentence for Stealing More Than $38 Million
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement A former Santa Cruz County official has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after admitting to embezzling tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Rosemary C. Marquez sentenced Elizabeth Gutfar, 63, to 120 months in prison. Following her release, she will […]
Pima County Information Newsletter
A Bat Watch Experience at Agua Caliente Park A dark shape flitted across the evening sky. It was a bat, and as thousands of them took to the chilly air above Agua Caliente Park, these little silhouettes became harder to spot. Soon, the only evidence of their presence was the gentle sound of their wings. […]
Santa Cruz County Jury unable to reach a decision in child molestation case
Child Abuse Trial Ends in Deadlock After three days of jury deliberations, the twelve jurors could not reach a decision in the case involving Emmanuel Manriquez, who faced serious charges related to child abuse. Manriquez was up against four separate counts, which included one charge of child abuse, one attempt at child abuse, and two […]
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Admits to Stealing $38 Million from Taxpayers
Elizabeth Gutfahr, a former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, recently pleaded guilty to serious allegations of embezzling nearly $38 million from taxpayers. Serving in her role from 2012 until 2024, Gutfahr also neglected to pay over $13 million in income taxes during her tenure. A press release from the Department of Justice details how she […]
