Pima County wants public input on smoking age
The proposal would raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21, including vaping e-cigarettes.
Pima County moves to stop hepatitis A outbreak
More than 220 cases have been confirmed so far this year.
Using basketball to raise the academic game of Pima County's 'forgotten' students
Students in Pima County's juvenile detention system have to earn the right to play through grades and behavior.
Twenty-story county building is losing its bricks
Contractors will inspect and repair the 50-year-old tower.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
County puts off vote to raise tobacco age to 21
The delay caused the city to postpone its vote, and council members say they may try to pass an ordinance on their own.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
Ozone goes over EPA standard in Pima County for first time this year
The county has breached the federal levels 22 times since 2013. Maricopa County has exceeded the standard 20 times this year.
How a group plans to transform detention center into space for asylum seekers
Catholic Community Services will offer services out of a portion of the county's Juvenile Justice Complex.
Journalists roundtable: Shelter for asylum seekers moving
Plus, growing opposition to the proposed Interstate 11 corridor.
TUSD takes steps to update its sex ed curriculum
The proposed update will have a more evidence- and research-based focus.
Catholic Community Services secures new space for immigrant shelter at juvenile detention center
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the lease Monday.
Ajo looks to stand out as destination for artists, recreationists
The former mining community also wants to attract more Puerto Peñasco-bound traffic.
Group hopes juvenile detention center can be welcoming space for migrants
The Board of Supervisors will vote next week on whether to approve the empty center as temporary migrant housing.
Pima County looks local to fund high-quality universal preschool
Success will take time, education officials say, likely beginning with a pilot program.
