Tag: Sahuarita
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Sahuarita Police Address Thefts, Neighborhood Tensions, and Disputes
On January 2, a Sahuarita officer responding to a traffic hazard uncovered a deceased dog near South La Villita and South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard. Lacking a microchip, the officer relocated the dog to a nearby desert area. The owners, discovering their pet’s fate nine hours later, requested and obtained the remains through police assistance. In…
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Sahuarita High School Appoints Jake Allen as Head Coach
Sahuarita Unified School District made a recent announcement regarding the appointment of Jake Allen as the new head football coach at Sahuarita High School. Allen previously served as the head football coach at Pueblo High School but resigned from that position after the 2023 season. During his tenure at Pueblo, the team’s performance reflected a…
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Anticipated Wet Weather in Arizona – Storms Incoming
A forthcoming Pacific storm system hovering off the southern Californian coast is poised to bring substantial rainfall to Green Valley, Sahuarita and surrounding areas in Arizona, starting on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tucson has outlined a forecast of expansive rain coverage, the likelihood of snowfall in elevated mountainous regions, potential flooding, and…
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Tragic Car Crash: Guilty Plea, Family’s Grief
Tucson Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter and DUI in Fatal Car Crash Camron Ortega, a 24-year-old Tucson resident, entered a guilty plea for manslaughter in the tragic car crash that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Tomas Ayala from Sahuarita. The incident, which occurred in May on Old Nogales Highway near Quail Crossing Boulevard, involved…
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Fostering Kindness: Small Acts, Big Community Impact
The Power of Small Acts: Enhancing Wellbeing and Building Kind Communities Small acts of kindness, such as a smile, a wave, or holding the door for someone, might appear insignificant at first glance. However, studies indicate that incorporating three daily “micro-connections” can yield significant benefits for emotional resilience, immune system enhancement, and the reduction of…
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Sahuarita School Sports: Victories, Initiatives, Achievements Galore
Walden Grove High School Girls Soccer Dominates Brandon Bean Tournament The Walden Grove High School soccer team recently showcased an outstanding performance at the Brandon Bean Tournament, held from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. Impressively, the team achieved a flawless 5-0 record throughout the tournament, securing the championship title. Their exceptional display on the field…
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Grace Lutheran: Cultivating Education Through Community Collaboration
The Grace Lutheran Child Learning Center in Sahuarita underwent a remarkable transformation from a mere dirt lot to an expansive outdoor education area. Recently, the center celebrated this significant achievement with a ribbon-cutting event, marking the inauguration of the space for the children’s use. Director’s Vision: Beyond a Playground Laura Heiman, the Learning Center Director,…
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Pima County District 3 Supervisor Race Gets 8 New Candidates
The retirement of Sharon Bronson, who served on the Pima County District 3 board for an impressive 27 years, has led to a flurry of interest in finding her successor. After a recent fall followed by a hospital stay, Bronson posted her resignation letter on Facebook to Chairwoman Adelita Grijalva, marking the end of an…
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Old Nogales & Quail Creek Intersection: Collisions Surging
Rising Collision Rates at Old Nogales Highway and Quail Crossing Boulevard After Extension The intersection of Old Nogales Highway and Quail Crossing Boulevard has experienced a significant surge in accidents, soaring by a staggering 325% since the Quail Crossing Boulevard extension debuted in December 2022. Data collected under Arizona’s public records law indicates that from…