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The current drought conditions mean Pima County faces above-normal potential for significant wildland fires through at least June, according to the National Weather Service. The Pima County Office of Emergency Management hosted a Wildland Fire Seminar on April 3, bringing together regional partners to share expertise, exchange ideas and answer questions ahead of what is shaping up to be a high-risk wildfire season.
The World Baseball Classic had chosen Pima County’s Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium as one of two sites in the world to host qualifier tournaments and with that came the return of Major League Baseball players to Tucson. And by all accounts, the event was a winner. Here's how the Kino Stadium District pulled it off.
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Can a worn-out old box spring be recycled? What should you do with an empty bag of birdseed? How can you protect sea turtles from the hazards of plastic six-pack rings? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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This weekend offers plenty of ways to help PACC pups
Pima Animal Care Center is full to the brim with dogs and puppies with more than 500 dogs living at the shelter today. It’s no surprise at this time of the year, as puppy and kitten season ramps up and the shelter sees an increase in pets coming into the shelter, but it does mean that PACC pups are in urgent need of the community’s help.
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Retired Development Services director looks back on a quarter-century of achievements
As the long-serving director of Pima County Development Services, Carla Blackwell led her department through boom times and recessions alike. She’s also guided her team through procedural changes that have made them – as she proudly puts it – one of the best development services departments in the nation. And she retired last week. Learn more about the legacy she leaves behind.
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Tucson experienced a wave of Chinese immigration in the late 19th century due to the railroad's construction. Many of those immigrants stayed in the area and played a significant role in the development of the city in the 20th century. Learn more Chinese immigration in the latest video, part of a new video series created to support Tucson’s Silverbell Road Project. Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources teamed up with local documentarian Lisa Molomot and University of Arizona students to produce the videos as part of the project’s public outreach program.
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Check out this photo of Agua Caliente Park sent in by reader Rachel Leos! Our social media team wants to feature your adventures in the County we love, whether you're out and about, caught in odd weather or at work. Email your photos to SM-PimaCounty@pima.gov and they could be featured on Facebook and Instagram.
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Jana M., a member of the Pima County Public Library's Synapse Team, gets candid about one of the biggest parts of her life: raising a son with autism. Learn more about her unconventional parenting journey and find some new reads on the subject in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.
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