New documentary highlights female truck drivers' road to success
Jessica Sanders never knew she wanted to be a truck driver — until the moment she did.
“I love driving, it’s always been an outlet for me,” said Sanders, a single mom of four boys. “I always wanted to travel. But I never thought I would be a truck driver.”
Sanders is one of several women whose stories are explored in “Drive Like a Girl,” a new short documentary that examines the lives and unique experiences of women in the trucking industry — many of whom received a helping hand from Pima County's One-Stop Career Center.
Directed by local journalist and University of Arizona graduate student Samantha Callicutt, the film provides a vivid picture of what it’s like for women to work in a field that was once dominated by men.
Beginning shooters can take a free firearms course Saturday, Aug. 30, courtesy of Pima County Parks and Recreation and the University of Arizona. Certified coaches and seasoned shooters will be present to provide their expertise, and handguns and rifles will be provided at no cost.
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County’s diaper distribution program a ‘lifesaver’ for families
Pima County's free diaper distribution program through the Community Action Agency has provided relief for thousands of families. As one parent said, the program is "a lifesaver" for her loved ones. The distribution is part of a federal pilot program designed to ease one of the steepest costs for parents of young children.
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PACC pups go from hardship to
happily ever after
Pima Animal Care Center's Animal Protection Services team recently rescued several malnourished dogs from a situation where they were being neglected. Thanks to the quick response of PACC staff, all of the puppies involved in the case have found their new adoptive homes. PACC offers numerous resources for pet owners in need, from financial assistance for veterinary care to access to spay/neuter services.
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It's almost time to register for
Walk 'N' Roll to School Week
Hey parents! Walk 'N' Roll to School Week is coming this October. Encourage your kids to walk, bike, skate, scoot — or take any car-free way to school — for a chance to win fun prizes. Schools can register starting Aug. 27 — check with yours to get involved.
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Pima County’s Air Quality Action Days
help keep residents safe
Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time to keep an eye out for Pima County’s Air Quality Action Day alerts. These alerts are issued by the County's Department of Environmental Quality to let residents know when air quality is going to be low on a particular day. Here's how to be prepared.
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Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources teamed up with local documentarian Lisa Molomot and University of Arizona students to produce a video series intended to support Tucson's Silverbell Road Project and explore local history.
Underneath the streets, modern cafes, and monuments of downtown Tucson are Hohokam villages, named O’odham places, a Spanish mission and presidio, Mexican houses, and American jails, all of which are just a fragment of more than 4,000 years of continuous occupation of Tucson.
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Growing up in the library
Meghan Wiggins grew up checking out DVDs from the children's section of the library. In high school, she met her friends there to study. Now, she's getting ready to celebrate her eighth anniversary at Pima County Public Library. In this column, she explains why the library has always played such a significant role in her life.
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