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Thousands of migratory bats reside under Tucson bridges during the summer months.

Wildlife Officials Seek Volunteers to Help Count Bats

Bat count is an annual attempt to get estimates of population of two species.
Downtown Rebound: a special six-part series on the revitalization of Downtown Tucson.

Downtown Rebound: A Tale of Two Tucson Businesses

Part 5: As downtown rediscovers its place, some businesses move in, others depart.
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market opened in 2015, the only grocery store downtown. Its namesake is former barber and gym equipment retailer, shown in black and white photos above the deli.

Downtown Rebound: Tax Breaks Drive Tucson Business Boom

Part 3: Temporary tax relief draws developers, generates more city revenue.
Downtown Tucson at night.

Downtown Rebound: Tucson Entertainment Finds Life

Part 2: Eat, drink and be merry attitude leading the renaissance of Tucson's historical center.
A streetcar moves through downtown Tucson.

Downtown Rebound: How Did Tucson Get Here?

Part 1: Downtown has boomed before, but after a multi-decade downturn, it's on the rise.
A woman waits for the streetcar on April 5, 2016.

Tucson Streetcar Marks Two Years, Two Million Riders

Passenger trends emerge, including - no surprise - summer as slowest time of year.
The sun rises through the trees in the Coronado National Forest.

UA Research Finds Trees May Absorb Less CO2

North American forest growth slowing because of climate change, tree ring study reveals.

The Adventures of Chris Isaak

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An effort to change the landscape of Arizona's national parks; and Dímelo tells the story of a young man rebuilding his life after three years in prison.

Republican Supervisors Candidates in Districts 1, 4

Primary voters have Ray Carroll's seat to fill and a challenge to incumbent Ally Miller.
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce State of Education luncheon.

US Hispanic Chamber Backs Clinton; Tucsonan Understands

Tucson Chamber's president says social issues equal fiscal issues in endorsements.
Kagan Supreme Court Hearings

Supreme Court Justice Kagan Reschedules Tucson Visit

Will deliver UA College of Law Lecture next month and visit with law students.

Tucson Unveils Bicycle Boulevard Plan for Safe Streets

Draft is open for public review, with goal of 192 miles of bike-friendly boulevards.
Agua Caliente Park Pond #1 July 2016

Pima County's Agua Caliente Park: Restoring a Desert Oasis

Geological change shuts down springs, depleting two desert ponds.

Curtain Up: $2M Saves Arizona Theatre Company's Season

Last-minute contributions keep the organization from financial collapse, officials say.

Tucson Police, African American Communities Evaluate Relationship

Success working together creates a less-divided community, they say.

Tips for Getting Kids Ready for the Coming School Year

'Expect More Arizona' says transitioning back to school can be a challenge.

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