Foothills News

19/07/2024

The Good Life Abroad’s month- to three-month-long stays in one- or two-bedroom apartments lets travelers experience life as a local in cities across Italy, Spain and France.

One tour operator is helping seniors confidently travel solo in Europe. The Good Life Abroad’s month- to three-month-long stays in one- or two-bedroom apartments lets travelers experience life as a

17/07/2024

In her new book, “Traveling Solo? 75 Winning Tips for Solo Traveling,” Claudia Kielich offers the nervous wanderer peace of mind. The 74-year-old Venice Beach resident wants other women to experience the excitement and pleasure that comes with opening their doors and stepping out.

One author is taking the scary out of traveling solo. In her new book, “Traveling Solo? 75 Winning Tips for Solo Traveling,” Claudia Kielich offers the nervous wanderer peace of

15/07/2024

Jenny Nordine, an occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist with Driving to Independence, says it’s important to start talking early with your senior loved one about their driving.

Driving a vehicle fulfills “the innate, human desire for independence,” according to Jenny Nordine, an occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist with the business Driving to Independence.

12/07/2024

Times Media Group, the fast-growing publisher of more than 60 publications and websites across Arizona and California including Foothills News, has acquired Laguna Beach-based Firebrand Media and Century Media Group, which serves multiple Inland Empire communities.

Times Media Group (TMG), the fast-growing publisher of more than 60 publications and websites across Arizona and California, has acquired two well-known Southern California news groups: Laguna Beach-based Firebrand Media

10/07/2024

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08/07/2024

Sean Scott has always had a way with animals, but after his car got struck by lightning, he found he could communicate with them on a deeper level.

One Tucsonian is helping pets “talk” to their humans. For Sean Scott, a 2006 lightening strike changed everything.

05/07/2024

One local business is spreading the joy of a sweet treat to our four-legged friends. Dogs-n-Donuts, 7743 E. Broadway Boulevard, offers a wide variety of pet-friendly desserts for every occasion.

One local business is spreading the joy of a sweet treat to our four-legged friends. Dogs-N-Donuts, 7743 E. Broadway Boulevard, offers a wide variety of pet-friendly desserts for every occasion.

03/07/2024

When diners miss home, when they want to feel like they’re wrapped in comfort, the place to go is Wild Garlic Grill on 2870 E. Skyline Drive.

When diners miss home, when they want to feel like they’re wrapped in comfort, the place to go is Wild Garlic Grill on 2870 E. Skyline Drive. Ask for the

01/07/2024

Pet owners prepare — a dangerous disease is on the loose. The killer’s name is Canine Parvovirus (also known as parvo), and without a completed course of vaccinations, it can be deadly.

Pet owners prepare — a dangerous disease is on the loose. The killer’s name is Canine Parvovirus (also known as parvo) and without a completed course of vaccinations, it can

28/06/2024

Pima County School Superintendent Dustin J. Williams appointed Carole Siegler to the Catalina Foothills School District Governing Board.

27/06/2024

Tucson Trades is returning for its second summer market, kicking off from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Tucson Convention Center.

21/06/2024

Too much salt does indeed cause health problems and people with hypertension are well advised to follow a low sodium diet. But there are serious consequences with too little salt in your diet also.

Salt gets a bad rap — we read about salt causing cardiovascular trouble and high blood pressure. Too much salt does indeed cause health problems and people with hypertension are

19/06/2024

Ballet Tucson Artistic Director Margaret Mullin has unveiled the performance lineup for the company’s new season, which runs from September through March.

17/06/2024

Recent data from the National Association of Home Builders estimate that slightly over 90% of the city’s households are unable to afford a new, median-priced home.

It’s no secret that home prices in Tucson have gotten out of hand. Recent data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimate that slightly over 90% of the

14/06/2024

As part of the “Movies at the Fox” series, guests can watch films on a big screen at the Fox Tucson Theatre, a vaudeville/movie house constructed in 1930. The series will run from Saturday, June 29, to Saturday, Sept. 14.

Movie theaters are popular destinations in the summer. Sometimes, however, film fans want more than the typical experience.

10/06/2024

Tucked back on Forbes Street is an innocuous warehouse with a giant, covered vat. It’s the home of a beloved Tucson product, Whiskey del Bac.

07/06/2024

Summer is incredibly hot here — we all know that. The kids are home from school and now the question is how will they stay happy and engaged.

05/06/2024

Building a reputation on musical melodramas, The Gaslight Theatre is continuing its mission with “Spider-Guy.” Last produced in 2017, “Spider-Guy” hits the stage from Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, Aug. 25.

Building a reputation on musical melodramas, Gaslight Theatre is continuing that mission with “Spider-Guy.”

03/06/2024

Nationally, sole proprietorships make up a disproportionately high share of Black-owned businesses, according to a February 2024 report by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Brookings Institution. Overall, sole proprietorships make up 96.3% of all Black-owned businesses, more than any other racial and/or ethnic demographic group. However, Black-owned businesses in total create an average of only eight jobs per firm, compared to 22 for all businesses.

On the Tucson-based website BlaxFriday.com, an online directory of Black-owned businesses in Arizona, there are nearly 1,500 businesses listed. Fields range from apparel and beauty products to food services, real

31/05/2024

Murad Dervish was found guilty in the Oct. 5, 2022, murder of Thomas Meixner, a UA professor and department head of hydrology and atmospheric sciences. His sentencing is June 24.

24/05/2024

The stream of illicit drugs seems endless at times. The newest scourge is taking its place next to fentanyl in overdoses if the news reports are accurate.

The stream of illicit drugs seems endless at times. The newest scourge is taking its place next to fentanyl in overdoses if the news reports are accurate. Nitazenes, also known

20/05/2024

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson’s largest hospital and the flagship facility of TMC Health, has been taking measures to deal with the staffing shortage.

Health care is Arizona’s largest business sector, directly employing over 410,000 Arizonans — nearly 10% of the state’s workforce, according to a July 2023 report by Common Sense Institute (CSI)

17/05/2024

Andee Huxhold is aware of the challenges that lie ahead for her as the new Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce executive director. Huxhold — who moved here from Northern Indiana — is up for the challenge.

Andee Huxhold is aware of the challenges that lie ahead for her as the new Tucson LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce executive director.

15/05/2024

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10/05/2024

At the new Miss Saigon Restaurant, co-owner Bao Ma promises great food and great service. Bao means treasure, he said.

There’s a new girl in town and she wants to make her guests feel right at home.

08/05/2024

Justin Holguin is a rare athlete who actually knew when one part of his competitive career was coming to an end.

06/05/2024

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona appointed Katia Jones as its new chief executive officer.