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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 1d

Faculty Senate calls on President Garimella to reject deal that would 'endanger the independence, excellence & integrity' of University of Arizona

UA profs oppose 'academic compact'; Trump admin gives school until Oct. 20 to submit 'limited' feedback

The White House has given nine universities—including the University of Arizona—until Oct. 20 to send "limited, targeted" feedback on a "compact" for higher education, agreeing to suppress campus crit...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 4d

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva will not be seated next week after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared a "district work period," sending members of Congress home through Oct. 13. The House had been set to reconvene on Tuesday.

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'What are Republicans so afraid of?': Grijalva says swearing-in delayed a week by GOP 'playing games'

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva will not be seated next week after Speaker Mike Johnson declared a "district work period," sending members of Congress home through Oct. 13. The House had been...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 4d

A federal judge has tossed out a request by the city of Tucson to require Justine Wadsack to pay legal fees for a hearing she missed in the $8 million lawsuit she filed after she received a criminal speeding ticket in 2024.

Federal judge rejects Tucson's motion to force Wadsack to pay legal fees

A federal judge has tossed out a request by the city of Tucson to require Justine Wadsack to pay legal fees for a hearing she missed in the $8 million lawsuit she filed after she received a criminal s...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 5d

Afederal judge ordered Justice Department officials to give Pima County access to Julio Cesar Aguirre — a Mexican man whose case is at the center of a months-long rift between County Attorney Laura Conover and federal prosecutors.

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Judge orders Justice Dep't to give Conover access to alleged carjacker

U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez ordered U.S. Marshals to transport Julio Cesar Aguirre for an arraignment and initial appearance in local court, ruling for Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and ...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 5d

Afederal judge ordered Justice Department officials to give Pima County access to Julio Cesar Aguirre — a Mexican man whose case is at the center of a months-long rift between County Attorney Laura Conover and federal prosecutors.

Judge orders Justice Dep't to give Conover access to alleged carjacker

U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez ordered U.S. Marshals to transport Julio Cesar Aguirre for an arraignment and initial appearance in local court, ruling for Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and ...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 5d

Amphitheater Public Schools plans to close multiple elementary schools starting with the 2026-27 academic year, Superintendent Todd Jaeger said in an email to staff Thursday morning.

Amphi planning to close up to 5 schools ahead of 2026-27 academic year

The Tucson-area district cites a shrinking number of students resulting in the loss of millions of dollars as a reason for closing up to five elementary schools.

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 14d

With the release of the first batch of early ballots in Tuesday’s special Congressional District 7 election, Democrat Adelita Grijalva was headed to a landslide victory over Republican Daniel Butierez.

Grijalva winning by 70% landslide in Southern Az congressional election

With the release of the first batch of early ballots in Tuesday’s special Congressional District 7 election, Democrat Adelita Grijalva was headed to a landslide 71-27 victory over Republican Daniel Bu...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 20d

The developers of a Tucson data center are moving ahead after the City Council rejected a deal for reclaimed water. Project Blue will instead use a "closed-loop" air-cooling system that will consume no water but use more power, the company said.

"I smell a rat," Councilman Paul Cunningham said.

Project Blue developer tells county they're still building Tucson data center

The developers of a planned Tucson data center say they're moving ahead after the City Council rejected a deal for reclaimed water for the site. Project Blue will instead use a "closed-loop" air-cooli...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 28d

Former Az lawmaker claims 'family health crisis' led her to skip 3rd court hearing; GOP activist tweeted from Charlie Kirk event as judge questioned absence

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Facing sanctions, Wadsack drops $8M 'conspiracy' lawsuit vs. Tucson police

Justine Wadsack, who sued the city of Tucson for $8 million over a speeding ticket, has moved to dismiss her case after she missed a series of court hearings, faces possible sanctions and her attorney...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · 29d

A Downtown Tucson restaurant is closing its doors permanently after 40 years in the community. But, according to the owner, the love that fueled the entire operation isn't going anywhere.

'The feeling of being home': The Little One closing after 4 decades of Poca Cosa restaurants

The Little One was one of two expansions of Café Poca Cosa, started in 1985 by father-daughter-team Luis and Suzanna Davila, and the last restaurant that made up part of the small family chain.

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 27

Former Republican state lawmaker Justine Wadsack could charged with contempt of court and sanctioned after she failed to attend a federal court hearing on Tuesday, as part of her $8 million lawsuit against Tucson city officials and the Police Department.

Wadsack may face sanctions, contempt after missing court hearing in $8M federal suit vs. TPD

Former Republican state lawmaker Justine Wadsack could charged with contempt of court and sanctioned after she failed to attend a federal court hearing on Tuesday, as part of her $8 million lawsuit ag...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 25

Voters are one step closer to having a chance to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects next year after the Regional Transportation Board voted 8-0 Monday to ask the Pima County Board of Supervisors to put a $2.67 billion plan on the March 2026 ballot.

RTA board sends $2.67B roadwork plan to Pima County Board of Supes

Voters are one step closer to having a chance to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects after the Regional Transportation Authority Board voted 8-0 to ask the Pima County Board of Su...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 16

The Regional Transportation Authority moved one step closer Friday to asking voters to extend a half-cent per dollar sales tax to continue funding transportation projects through 2046.

The RTA Board voted 6-2 to advance a $2.67 billion RTA Next plan for voters to decide on the March 2026 ballot.

Pima transportation board advances 20-year, $2.67B RTA Next plan

The RTA Board voted 6-2 Friday to advance a new 20-year, $2.67 billion RTA Next plan for voters to decide on the March 2026 ballot.

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 11

With all of the outstanding ballots tabulated, Tucson City Councilman Kevin Dahl has won the Ward 3 Democratic primary over Sadie Shaw by 19 votes.

The margin is close enough to require a recount after the City Council votes to canvass the Aug. 5 election, which is scheduled to happen Tuesday.

With final ballots counted, Tucson Councilman Dahl ekes out win in Democratic primary

With all of the ballots tabulated, Tucson City Councilman Kevin Dahl has won the Ward 3 Democratic primary over Sadie Shaw by 19 votes.

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 11

Recent sightings of wild jaguars — including 'Jaguar Number Four' on Wednesday — show Southern Arizona is still in the apex predator's range, University of Arizona researchers said.

New Arizona jaguar sightings a 'positive sign' despite border wall, UA researchers say

Recent sightings of wild jaguars — including 'Jaguar Number Four' on Wednesday — show Southern Arizona is still in the apex predator's range, University of Arizona researchers said.

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 8

Sadie Shaw has picked up a majority of the ballots counted after Election Day, pulling within 19 with just a handful remaining in the Democratic primary as she seeks to knock Tucson Councilman Kevin Dahl out of his Ward 3 seat.

Recount coming: Shaw pulls within 19 votes of Dahl in Tucson Council primary

Sadie Shaw has picked up a majority of the ballots counted after Election Day, pulling within 19 with just a handful remaining in the Democratic primary as she seeks to knock Tucson Councilman Kevin D...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 6

'Tucson is not for sale': City to continue to craft regulations for future data centers; Proposed development on SE Side dumped on 7-0 vote

Tucson City Council pulls plug on Amazon's Project Blue

Tucson city leaders unanimously voted to halt discussions with the developers of a massive planned data center on the Southeast Side, and continue to implement a policy regulating such sites. "We're d...

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Tucson Sentinel @tucsonsentinel.com · Aug 6

While Tucson city leaders will review the annexation of Project Blue — a planned complex of Amazon data centers — Councilmember Nikki Lee said the facilities will be in the Tucson metropolitan area "regardless of what the city of Tucson decides."

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