News from May 2017
Hamer lauds Arizona’s school grading scale
By Carol Ostrow | May 3, 2017
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry president and CEO Glenn Hamer recently commended the state Board of Education for adopting a uniform grading system for K-12 public schools.
ADEQ issues pollution advisory for Yuma
By Carol Ostrow | May 3, 2017
Anticipating excessive ozone levels, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) issued a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Yuma today, with recommendations for those vulnerable to respiratory discomfort.
Ducey inks SB 1406 to curb ‘drive-by’ litigation
By Carol Ostrow | May 2, 2017
In an effort to abolish “drive-by” lawsuits prevalent throughout the Valley in 2016, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed legislation designed to hinder "unnecessary" complaints stemming from alleged parking violations.
Cochise County measuring air quality due to smoke from Sawmill Fire
By Carol Ostrow | May 2, 2017
Because heavy smoke from the Sawmill Fire in the western portion of Cochise County may pose health hazards, county officials are temporarily installing four monitoring devices near the scene to measure air quality.
New Life Center names Volhein interim director
By Carol Ostrow | May 2, 2017
Goodyear-based New Life Center, which provides emergency shelter to domestic violence victims, has named Linda Volhein as its interim executive director.
Esmond Station Regional Park to open May 3
By Carol Ostrow | May 1, 2017
Pima County’s brand-new Esmond Station Regional Park, a 274-acre expanse, will open May 3 with five fitness stations, workout equipment, shelter and a walking trail.
TFCU honors three local nonprofits
By Carol Ostrow | May 1, 2017
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) recently presented its seventh annual Community Partnership Awards to honor entities that transform people’s lives through benevolent means.
Tucson literacy program to perform children’s stories
By Carol Ostrow | May 1, 2017
Tucson-based nonprofit Literacy Connects will present a double performance of tales written by children from Southern Arizona at the Berger Performing Arts Center on May 21.