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LPC Desert West announces industrial site in Tucson: 'It’s been a long time coming'

LPC Desert West, a division of Lincoln Property Co., has announced that it will develop a million-square-foot, Class A industrial warehouse and distribution site in the Tucson area.

City of Tucson seeks water control systems engineer

The City of Tucson is seeking a water control systems engineer for its control systems operations division.

Tucson City Council approves $1.5 billion budget for upcoming fiscal year

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and City Council members recently gave their stamp of approval to the city's $1.5 billion budget for FY 2018-19, which includes a Five-Year Capital Plan and a raise for city employees.

Tucson offers grant opportunities for job training, special events

The City of Tucson is accepting proposals through April 16 for job training and education programs for at-risk youth and adults as well as bids to host several arts, cultural heritage and sports-related special events.

Tucson seeks lifeguards, instructors for summer swim season

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is looking for lifeguards and swimming instructors to work in its pools over the summer, beginning in May.

Community partnership to combat lead paint hazards in Tucson

The Arizona Department of Health Services urges families in high-risk areas to test their children for exposure.

Tucson seeks applicants for police academy

The Tucson Police Department is accepting applications to be considered for police academy training within the next six months.

Homeless Work Program begins second year in Tucson

Tucson's Homeless Work Program marks the start of its second year this month and the participation of over 260 people who have helped to clean up over 100 locations throughout the city.

Arizona State geophysicists release study on Tucson water conservation efforts

Geophysicists from Arizona State University have released a study that shows Tucson water conservation and management efforts have led to less land subsiding as well as a decrease in the loss of aquifer storage volume.

New flights help meet increased passenger demand at Tucson International

Passengers at Tucson International Airport will see several upgrades and additional flights as the airport continues to see an increase in air travel, with 2.4 million passengers being recorded for 2017 as of the end of October.

Tucson City Domestic Violence Court receives mentoring grant

The Tucson City Domestic Violence Court was recently named as a Domestic Violence Mentor Court by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women, receiving a two-year grant to fund mentoring activities and programs.

Tucson transport named to best fleet list

The city of Tucson’s Fleet Services Division has been named to The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas list, which is focused on the public sector fleet industry.

Tuscon Mayor Rothschild urges community members to become mentors

Tuscon Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is implementing a new initiative that encourages community volunteers to mentor youths.

Barrio Anita joins inaugural AZCCI team to enhance community creativity

The first AZ Creative Communities Institute (AZCCI), a one-year fellowship offering training and support for integrating creativity into community life, has chosen Tucson’s Barrio Anita and eight other Arizona localities as its participants.

Arizona homeless employment program growing

An Arizona program that offers work to homeless individuals has plans to expand.