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 Pima County, Tucson to begin talks
on boosting prosperity for region’s families
Staff members from Pima County and the City of Tucson have begun the important work of improving the financial well-being of families throughout the community.
Initially, the prosperity working group will be tasked with coming up with policy proposals. It will then be up to the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the City Council — and perhaps several other regional jurisdictions and tribal nations — to adopt and implement the policies they deem viable.
What parents should know about RSV cases in kids
Your child is coughing, sneezing, wheezing. Maybe has a fever.
Here is what you should know.
What might sometimes look like the beginnings of a common cold might be Respiratory Syncytial Virus, known as RSV. While most children recover in a week or two, RSV can cause serious lung infections and require hospitalization, especially in those under 5 years old, as well as in elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
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Store your used holiday cooking grease and bring it to us!
With the holiday season in full swing, many will be cooking up some delicious meals. But if you pour used cooking oil or grease down the drain, you could be inviting cockroaches to a feast of their own. Pouring cooking grease, oil or fats down the drain can attract hungry critters and clog pipes.
Instead, store used cooking oil or grease and bring it to Pima County Regional Wastewater's 18th annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can bring your grease to one of the five designated collection sites set up around town. For more information, visit www.pima.gov/grease/.
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Huckelberry is honored
at El Tour de Tucson
Former Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry was honored at the 2022 El Tour de Tucson event as this year’s dedication recipient. Each year, El Tour organizers dedicate the cycling event to an individual who has had a significant impact on the cycling community, served as an example of achievement and overcome an obstacle in life.
Huckelberry was on hand for the event, which saw more than 7,500 cyclists take to the streets of greater Tucson. Watch his interview with KGUN’s “Morning Blend” on receiving the honor.
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Civil rights leader honored
Staff members from County Administration and the Board of Supervisors were on hand at the University of Arizona Student Union Nov. 17 to hear from a civil rights trailblazer whose fight to end school segregation began when she was only 6 years old.
Ruby Bridges became the first black child to attend the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans back in 1960. U.S. marshals had to escort Ruby to school, where she was taught by one teacher because every other instructor refused to teach her.
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PACC pets offer thanks
Staff from the Pima Animal Care Center asked some of its residents what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving and got some great responses.
Please note that PACC will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open Friday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a special Black Friday “Adopt ‘Til You Drop” event.
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Thanksgiving wishes
from Pima County
As a reminder, all Pima County offices and libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Emergency services will maintain operations and, as noted in the story above, the Pima Animal Care Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. Happy Thanksgiving!
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