Arizona Spotlight for May 8th, 2015
A gathering of Arizona's eldest citizens; non-profit group SAGA helping Arizona's transgender community; Chris Dashiell spotlights three great film scores; Bob Boze Bell says "nothing changes more than the past", including the legend of Wyatt Earp.
METRO WEEK: County Budget Proposal Calls for Tax Increase
Extra revenue will cover state costs passed along to counties, administrator says
More Than 20,000 'Dreamers' in Arizona Deemed Eligible for In-State Tuition
Policy reversal will cut the cost of studying by about two-thirds.
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is growing in Tucson
SAGA works on advocacy, awareness and services.
Schools Look to Improve Safety 'Little by Little'
Sunnyside fine arts school will feature bullet-resistant glass; others scrape for funding.
PCC to Eliminate 3 Campus President Positions
New structure intended to reduce costs in light of elimination of state aid.
Pima County Boosts Solar Electricity Usage
Supes unanimously approve 11 new solar installations on county property
Service Providers Work to End Homelessness in Tucson
Goal: End veterans' homelessness by end of this year, all homelessness by 2017.
Free Compost Available for Tucson Gardeners
The city will offer the soil booster at Randolph and Udall Parks this week
Raytheon Awarded $559M Contract for Guided Missiles
Guidance section of the missile is built in Tucson
Graffiti at Fox Theatre Spotlights Citywide Problem
Police say it's misconception that gang members are responsible for vandalism around Tucson.
Regents to Set University Tuition Rates Monday
Cost of studies for in-state freshmen could rise above $11,000 for the first time
Student Filmmakers Confess: "I Dream in Widescreen"
Diverse UA film showcase includes a contemporary silent film about the trumph of a dancer's spirit, and a horror / comedy / musical about the wife of a serial killer.
Arizona Spotlight for May 1st, 2015
"Now en Español" tells how five Latina actresses became "Desperate Housewives" in Spanish; MacArthur Fellow Olivier Guyon searches the stars for distant planets; "I Dream in Widescreen" showcases student films; San Ysidro Festival revives old traditions.
Municipal Leaders Express Doubt in County Bond Election
Prospective loan for $815 million would fund variety of community projects
