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For Don Guerra, making bread is part art, part science, and all about building a community.

Local baker wins James Beard Award

Don Guerra, the owner of Barro Bread, was recognized on Monday.
Em Bowen.

One Tucsonan’s journey to becoming emotionally accountable -- and taking a stand against oppression.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What the Pima County Library’s “#READBLACK” initiative wants to share with the world, and decoding "The FBI Way" with author Frank Figliuzzi.
Tucson's streetcar passes by Main Gate Square, at the University of Arizona Campus.

Tucson public transit to remain free

Teamsters claimed without fares, vehicles become refuge for the homeless.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Arizona Department of Housing announces recipients of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

Two of the sixteen projects are located in Tucson.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights

The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.
Vikki, from "The Crone Body".

Praising the earned beauty of "The Crone Body".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Therapist Susan Miner on building the foundation for inner peace; and the history behind Ormsby Park in Tucson's Barrio Santa Cruz.
A June afternoon at Archer Pool, 1665 S. La Cholla Boulevard, 2018.

Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed

Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
A housing subdivision under construction in Tucson off Silverbell Road. December 2020.

Tucson will help essential workers buy homes

The program builds off of a current city and county program.
A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities

A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
"A Man's Man", a short film featured in "I Dream in Widescreen 2022".

"I Dream in Widescreen 2022" is a feast for the mind's eye.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a lone graduate student provides top-notch COVID date from Sonora; Live Theatre Workshop's "Body Awareness" initiates some challenging conversations; and Wiley Ray and his Big O Band spread the legacy of Roy Orbison.
The sign for Old Tucson.

The past and future of Tucson's film industry

As lawmakers consider an incentive program to draw more film productions to Arizona, The Buzz examines the industry's role in Tucson.

Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
Gov. Ducey's desalination plant proposal is designed to relieve pressure on water supplied by Lake Mead.

Tucson willing to give up some Colorado River water

The Mayor and Council are looking at how to take stress off Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
An employee of the Pima Association of Governments makes a note of non-motorized travel for the annual bike and pedestrian count.

City encourages employees and public to bike to work

Friday is National Bike to Work Day.
The Tucson Police Department, like many others around the country, is actively trying to find qualified applicants who want to join the force.

No charges for TPD officer in parking lot fight

The Pima County Attorney’s office said there is not enough evidence to charge.
File photo of road construction in Pima County.

Voters overwhelmingly approve Tucson sales tax

The money will go for road improvements over a decade.

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