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Year-End: Hart to Step Down, Other Big Education Stories

Higher Education Reporter Vanessa Barchfield discusses UA, K-12, funding.
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Tucson Food Bank Experiencing 'Unprecedented' Demand

CEO Michael McDonald says layoffs, economic uncertainty hurting most vulnerable.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus

Sanctions at Pima College Likely to be Extended 6 Months

College had hoped to return to full accreditation; accreditor team cites one area of concern.
Pebble Creek has 4,359 houses, and nearly one-quarter, 1,002, have rooftop solar.

Solar Rate Decision Sets Showdown over TEP Rate Case

Issue now has ramifications for solar installers and utility customers.
Scientists collect fish for the annual Santa Cruz River count.

Fish Thriving - Guess Where? - in Santa Cruz River Near Tucson

Improved water quality from treatment plants provides year-round flow.
Tucson International Airport.

Holidays Mean Busy Airports, Highways in Arizona

AAA estimates 1.9 million Arizonans will travel before the new year.
The Tucson City Council meets Dec. 2 after swearing in reelected members Karin Uhlich, Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik. Councilman Paul Cunningham is absent.

Tucson 'Immigrant Friendly,' But Not 'Sanctuary,' Mayor Says

City Council votes 7-0 to reaffirm city's status, offers forum for where people can get help.
A 25-panel rooftop solar power array.

Arizona Solar Rates Reduced for New Rooftop Installations

Corporation commission votes 4-1 favoring state's big power companies.
Soup kitchen workers hand out food to the homeless.

HUD to Provide $37M to Fight Homelessness in Arizona

$8M of that coming to Tucson and Pima County for 31 agencies.

2,100 Expected for Annual Christmas Street Banquet

Tucson's Gospel Rescue Mission will serve 700 pounds of turkey and trimmings.
Tucson City Council voted to ask Sun Tran management to "make every effort" to end the strike immediately on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Tucson Politicians: Push Is on to Be Immigrant Friendly City

City Council will vote on resolution, stopping short of calling city a sanctuary.
Snow collects on cactus on Tucson's northwest side.

White Christmas for Southern Arizona's Higher Elevations?

Overnight snow level on Saturday dips to 4,000 feet, which includes Tucson's upper reaches.

Trees, Large Plants on I-19 Will Be Cleared as Safety Measure

Woody vegetation within 30 feet of the highway will be removed by ADOT.
Al Pesqueira led a team of volunteers to count homeless people in South Tucson. "The homeless see that they do count, that they matter to these volunteers and to the different agencies in Pima County," he said.

Volunteers Needed to Count Tucson's Homeless Population

Annual survey will be held on Jan. 25, in Tucson and across the US.

Blankets for Tucson Homeless Coming Earlier Than Expected

Delivery due Dec. 27 from Department of Defense, after local call for donations.
A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

TUSD, Vail Schools Honored for Work With Advanced Students

Districts increased number of students in advanced courses, student exam scores.

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