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The Pima County Health Department wants to know how this summer's high temperatures are affecting your day-to-day life. Take the Extreme Heat Community Survey and learn more about what the County is doing to keep its residents cool and safe.
CLR's new director beings experience, love of conservation to the job
Kris Gade started as director of the Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources Department less than a month after it officially launched. In a way, though, Gade has been preparing for her new position for most of her life. Find out how she plans to use her experience to lead the department's efforts to preserve Pima County's wildlife and landscapes.
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PCAO needs volunteer victim advocates
The Pima County Attorney's Office is looking for community members who can provide crisis intervention services to crime victims and witnesses, both on the scene with law enforcement and afterward in court. The volunteers support some of the County's most vulnerable people and now you can too.
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Health Department offers free training to combat drug overdoses
International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31, and Pima County has seen a record number of drug-related deaths in recent years. That's why the Pima County Health Department is highlighting free training sessions on how to stop an overdose using Narcan.
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PawPrints: Found a lost pet? Here's how to help
Finding a lost pet can be overwhelming, especially if they’re not wearing a collar and tag. And there are plenty of myths about the best way to proceed.
Pima Animal Care Center director Monica Dangler is sharing the best ways to reunite those lost pets with their families and keep them out of the shelter."
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Green Geek looks at idling engines, antifreeze and old furniture
How bad is it to idle your car’s engine while you’re waiting to pick up your child from school? Is there a safe and convenient way to dispose of radiator fluid in your areas? What should you do with an old desk once it’s outlived its use? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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Restrictions on Stone Avenue begin Aug. 12
Stone Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Alameda and Pennington Streets beginning Aug. 12. Work will take place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. with possible night and weekend work. A full closure of Stone Avenue during weeknights may be in place as needed during this project.
Crews will be lowering manhole and water valve covers, milling the top layer of asphalt, then paving and constructing a two-way protected bike lane extension. Parking will be restricted in this area. ADA and sidewalk access will be maintained during this work. Work is expected to be completed by mid-September 2024. Following this work, crews will begin working on the southern portion of the project between Pennington Street and Ochoa Street. For questions, contact City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility at 520-349-5055 or 520-429-9646.
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Supervisors' next meeting is Aug. 12
Normally, the Board of Supervisors meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, but they followed a slightly different schedule this month. Here's why.
- Monday, Aug. 12 – At this meeting, the Board will approve the Primary Election canvass within the statutory timeframe. This is the only item on the agenda.
- Tuesday, Aug. 13 – This is a regular monthly meeting.
- Monday, Aug. 19 – This is also a regular meeting, but is being held on a Monday to meet the statutory timeframe for adopting the annual tax levy.
Find the full schedule of Board meetings online.
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Seeking submissions for limited-edition library card contest
Artists of all ages, do you want your work featured on a limited edition library card? Well, now's your chance! The Pima County Public Library is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 Library Card Design Contest. This year's theme is "Seasons of Pima County." Entries must be submitted online by midnight, Wednesday, August 14.
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