Oro Valley passes 1 tax, kills 2
One of three long-discussed tax increases gained approval from the Oro Valley Town Council at its Jan. 14 meeting. That levy, a 2.5% “use” tax on certain business purchases, passed on a 4-3 vote that Wednesday evening. Two other proposals, a 2.5% telecommunications tax and a 2.5% commercial...
From cabeza to carne asada: 10 food trucks that make killer tacos 🌮
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2024 and updated in January 2026. There’s nothing a street taco can’t fix. After a long day at school, it was always a nice treat to drive down the street from Nogales High School to grab three cabeza tacos from El Parícutin. One bite of a juicy cabeza taco and my...
ACC lets TEP energy supply agreement with Beale Infrastructure stand
The Arizona Corporation Commission’s approval of TEP’s agreement with Beale Infrastructure will stand after rehearing requests were denied due to inaction within the 20-day statutory deadline.
Celebrating World War II veteran, former POW Harvey Horn’s 102nd birthday
Harvey Horn, a former World War II Prisoner of War and former volunteer at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.
Tucson nonprofit receives $50,000 grant to build affordable housing units
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A local nonprofit addressing Tucson’s housing crisis has received a $50,000 grant to help build affordable housing units. Family Housing Resources has been named Bank of America’s 2025 Neighborhood Builder, which comes with the financial award. The grant will help Family Housing Resources...
Tucson Police make arrests during street takeover
The Tucson Police Department said several people were arrested during a street takeover even in late December.
Grocery prices remain high; this Arizona bill would ban sales tax on some food
Americans are continuing to grapple with high grocery costs, but one Arizona lawmaker is hoping to ease the pain by eliminating sales tax. State Rep. Leo Biasiucci has introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit cities and towns from taxing food items eligible for SNAP and WIC. Arizonans with those federal food...
U.S. Marshal raid on construction worker leads to a smashed-in window and traumatized family
Alexa's mother's front bedroom window is shattered after U.S. Marshal detained Jorge Cardenas-Valencia on Jan 15, 2026. Alexa Valencia was walking to her car, holding her two year old, taking her brother Jorge Cardenas-Valencia to work. That’s when Jorge saw a car he had recognized around the neighborhood and told...
Several vehicles impounded, drivers arrested following Midtown street takeover
Several vehicles were impounded and drivers were arrested in late December following a street takeover at an intersection in Midtown.
11 Hole-In-The-Wall Arizona BBQ Joints Locals Would Never Trade Away
Arizona might be known for its desert sun and sprawling cities, but the real magic happens at its small, unassuming BBQ joints. These hole-in-the-wall spots are the kind of places where the smell of wood smoke greets you before the neon sign does, and where everyone knows your name (or at least remembers your...
