For Star subscribers: The Tucson City Council made a bigger decision than they needed to when they chose to pause all park renaming efforts. They could simply say no to the one they were faced with.
Tim Steller
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Tim Steller is an opinion columnist. A 25-year veteran of reporting and editing, he digs into issues and stories that matter in the Tucson area, reports the results and tells you his conclusions. Contact him at tsteller@tucson.com or 520-807-7789. On Bluesky: @timsteller
For Star subscribers: From “Evil Torta” to “Approachable,” Tucson’s street corners are populated with some mystifying campaign signs. Here’s a guide.
The same man who behind the "evil Torta" signs around town also created the "Communist HAG" signs. His related websites list several female De…
Signs reading "Evil Torta" — a slang term used to insult women — started spreading in Tucson over the summer.
For Star subscribers: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes got pushback for requesting a moratorium on new data centers in Arizona. She’s just voicing people’s wish for some control over the AI future.
For Star subscribers: Some see Tucson’s streetcar as an expensive toy, but it serves as relied-on transit at the U of A. To fulfill its potential, it must become more reliable with short waits.
For Star subscribers: The hate-influenced double-killing last week in Tucson sheds light on the ongoing challenges with crime in the city.
One of the notes seized by investigators indicated Ousman Ceesay acted alone and reinforced suspicion of the shooting being a hate-based crime, police said.
For Star subscribers: Venture-N, the Tucson gay bar attacked Monday, doesn’t stand out to outsiders. To regulars, it’s a laid back second home where ‘bears’ down beers.