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Melani Martinez Interview – Web Extra

Author of ‘The Molino: A Memoir’ discusses her family history in the Presidio neighborhood with Tom McNamara.

Today's parents are putting more time into child care and work than they were two decades ago, according to the U.S. Surgeon General's 2024 advisory. That leaves parents with less time for themselves, their partners and leisure activities.

Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for

Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.

Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.

Sen. Mark Kelly asks questions during a meeting of the Armed Services Committee.

Kelly questions cost of using military aircraft for deportations

Arizona's senior senator claims plane used to send deportees to India cost four times what a charter flight would.

The Press Room - February 14, 2025

We review Prop 414, ICE raiding a local restaurant, & the effect of grant freezes on UA.

Religious leaders and members gather in downtown Tucson on Feb. 13, 2025 to express support for the immigrant community.

Tucson religious groups denounce efforts at mass-deportation

More than a dozen religious leaders and about 100 people gathered in Tucson Thursday to denounce the Trump administration’s efforts at mass-deportations, including the order to allow immigration agents to enter places of worship.

High speed chase bill passes U.S. House

The bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani has a companion bill in the Senate.

Boxes of uncounted early ballots are shown in this photo distributed by the Pima County Recorder's office on Oct. 16, 2020.

The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election

Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July.

Egg prices jumped more than 15% in January, after farmers had to cull millions of laying hens due to avian flu. The rise in grocery prices kept overall inflation elevated.

Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases

Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the effects of bird flu.

Tracking the seasons on Mars

With the help of University of Arizona cameras, researchers are discovering new insights about the surface of the red planet.

Dozens of gem, mineral and fossil shows are held in Tucson each year. They attract tens of thousands of vendors, buyers and tourists from all over world, who make a significant contribution to the region's economy each year.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers brings songs of love to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Marquez Price's new book "The Backcourt" examines the bonds of family, friendship, and teamwork; and Luis shares what the first year of both high school and the COVID-19 pandemic was like for him in "The Class of 2024".

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