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Real estate transactions: Week of Aug. 23, 2024
Jeramy Price of VOLK Company handled the $600,000 sale of the former Washington Federal Bank at 1315 W. Prince Road between Grant Wash LLC (Jeramy Price, manager) and Ypon Rentals LLC. The property consists of an approximately 23,160-square-foot parcel with 2,670 square feet of building improvements, which will be the new home to Tucson Awning & Screen.
Denver & Tucson ~ An Autumn Wholesale Buyer’s Bounty
August 23, 2024 - Wholesale gem and mineral buyers have been coming to the annual Denver Gem & Mineral Showcase in September for over fifty years. The gem, mineral, and jewelry shows in Denver have provided a plethora of autumn wholesale dealers from which buyers could stock up for their holiday sales inventory. For many years, Tucson has also hosted an autumn gem and jewelry showcase (not so many minerals) that features many wholesale vendors — the Tucson Fall Gem Showcase, held the week before the Denver Showcase opens. And now, there will be a new, unique, citywide gem and mineral showcase held in Tucson in the fall, on October 3-7. It’s being called the Dealers Tucson Fall Gem & Mineral Show, at which over 25 rock, gem, and mineral warehouses in Tucson, primarily wholesale businesses open year-round, are co-op’ing a new citywide autumn showcase.
UA exhibit of photos, poetry shows Tohono O’odham transformed by U.S.-Mexico border
Next week marks the close of an ambitious new show at the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography. "So we’re looking out across a desert scene, which if you’re from southern Arizona or are familiar with it, will look very familiar to you," says Julie Swarstad Johnson, an an archivist and outreach librarian at the University of Arizona's Poetry Center, and another co-curator for the exhibition.
Chance for thunderstorms Friday but drier conditions by the weekend
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Monsoon pattern continues. Heavy rain, strong wind gusts and small hail will be possible Friday. Thunderstorm chances shift eastward this weekend, to near and east of Tucson. High temperatures near to slightly above normal through the forecast period. Today: A 30 percent chance of...
Funding for Low-income Housing Approved by Pima County Board of Supervisors
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its Aug. 19 meeting approved by a 4-1 vote $1 million in gap funding for 72 units of apartment housing in the city of Tucson. Specifically, the project will provide housing for low-income older adults with 22 units designated for homeless individuals with support services offered by Primavera Foundation.
Nogales CBP Officers Thwart Massive Fentanyl Smuggling Attempt, Suspected Trafficker Detained
Border security efforts ramped up after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Nogales, Arizona, halted a substantial amount of illegal narcotics from entering the United States this Monday. The intercept occurred at the Area Port of Nogales during a routine vehicle check when a woman driving a Dodge Ram was referred for a secondary inspection.
How a 'Sweet Play' will earn one Arizona high school football player a scholarship
PHOENIX — It's time to kick off the 35th season of Arizona's No. 1 and longest-running high school football show, Friday Night Fever!. And with the beginning of a new season comes a new segment on the show and not only are you, the fans, a part of it, the segment will give one high school football player a big award at the end of the season!
Dozens of Arizona rallygoers suffer heat exhaustion as Trump event venue reaches capacity
Scores of rallygoers have been afflicted with heat exhaustion and needed medical care as they awaited entry into former President Donald Trump’s rally in Arizona. At least one collapsed. The heat in Glendale, Arizona, exceeded 100 degrees. Glendale fire officials told ABC15, “We have evaluated, treated and transported to local medical facilities many individuals for […]
New member appointed to state board of education
(The Center Square) – Northern Arizona University President Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera was appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs to the state Board of Education this week. “He has been a steadfast leader for the students and faculty at NAU, and he will bring that leadership to the State Board of Education. As a Lumberjack, I could not be more thrilled to appoint him to this position, and know that he will work tirelessly to create a public education system that ensures every Arizonan has...
No, 12News and other broadcasters cannot censor campaign ads
PHOENIX — The upcoming elections and increasing prominence of campaign advertising has a lot of viewers asking why 12News allows controversial or inflammatory ads to air. Federal law requires broadcasters to accept candidates' political ads regardless of the content. Stations are not allowed to reject or censor them. The...
Arizona Projects 08-23-24
1. W. Silver Recycling announced the development of the $5M expansion of its Tucson facility at 3440 E. 36th St. should be ready to open within the next 45 days. The full expansion over five years will add 25 jobs and a capital investment of $5M, with an economic impact of $26M. The project is being developed in partnership with Sun Corridor Inc., Pima County, City of Tucson and PICOR.
What students and parents need to know about changes to college entry exams
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - As the first SAT testing of the school year approaches, the National Test Prep Association is emphasizing the importance of preparation. Many students and parents may not be aware of changes to the college testing process. When it comes to SAT testing, a lot has...
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