http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/downtown downtown news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2012 2012-02-04T07:23:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020312_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislation-would-create-new-pima-bonding-authority/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020312_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislation-would-create-new-pima-bonding-authority/ 22:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry is the Friday Focus Newsmaker. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star and Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell, “The Culinary Cruiser.” 2012-02-03T22:49:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020212_occupy_tucson/occupy-tucson-set-up-camp-deanza-park/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020212_occupy_tucson/occupy-tucson-set-up-camp-deanza-park/#When: 16:17:000 Janet Rose Jackman Updated: Some Occupy Tucson members plan to regroup at a city park when they put up tents and plan to sleep at DeAnza Park, but the City of Tucson says members face arrest. %2012-%02-%02GMT%23:%17:%00%Q http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020112_festival_el_barrio/tickets-sale-annual-calexico-kxci-street-party/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/020112_festival_el_barrio/tickets-sale-annual-calexico-kxci-street-party/ 02:40:00Z Rachel Cabakoff Calexico will bring their desert sound home to Tucson to benefit KXCI when they headline the Festival en el Barrio on April 7. A limited number of $15 tickets are now on sale. 2012-02-02T02:40:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/013012_buckmaster/buckmaster-brewer-obama-tarmac-tiff-divides-arizonans/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/013012_buckmaster/buckmaster-brewer-obama-tarmac-tiff-divides-arizonans/ 21:46:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Plus, a conversation with Dr. Gorden Ewy, head of the UA Sarver Heart Center. 2012-01-30T21:46:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_foodtruck_roundup/hundreds-herd-downtown-food-truck-roundup/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_foodtruck_roundup/hundreds-herd-downtown-food-truck-roundup/ 03:29:00Z Mariana Dale The aroma of fried funnel cake, smoky barbecue and roasting corn wafted through the air as hundreds of people and more than 25 trucks showed up for Tucson Food Trucks’ fifth gathering on Sunday. 2012-01-30T03:29:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_food_trucks/food-truck-roundup-haul-tasty-treats/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/012912_food_trucks/food-truck-roundup-haul-tasty-treats/ 22:05:00Z Mariana Dale Call it a party, a picnic, or a foodie flash mob, Sunday’s food truck roundup will provide nourishment for those with adventurous appetites. 2012-01-29T22:05:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012612_buckmaster/buckmaster-push-begins-change-campaign-finance-regulations/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012612_buckmaster/buckmaster-push-begins-change-campaign-finance-regulations/ 21:19:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne. Also, a preview of this Saturday’s Beat Back Buffelgrass Day with Dana Backer, ecologist with Saguaro National Park. Plus, the new study results on the benefits of early childhood education with Buckmaster Show education contributor Robert Hendricks. 2012-01-26T21:19:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012412_buckmaster/buckmaster-were-getting-bad-rap-says-rio-nuevo-chair/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012412_buckmaster/buckmaster-were-getting-bad-rap-says-rio-nuevo-chair/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We kick things off with a newsmaker interview with Rio Nuevo Board Chair Jodi Bain. Also, the Tuesday Money Maker Report with certified financial planner Shelly Fishman. Next, we launch a new monthly segment spotlighting pet care with Dr. Anna Szivek of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson. Plus, the bi-monthly arts update with Margaret Regan of the Tucson Weekly. 2012-01-24T21:49:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011912_traffic/travel-restrictions-and-road-closures/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011912_traffic/travel-restrictions-and-road-closures/ 02:29:00Z Janet Rose Jackman The City of Tucson is advising motorists traveling downtown of delays due to Saturday events. 2012-01-21T02:29:03+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/011912_dillinger_days/dillinger-days-celebrate-capture-public-enemy-no-1/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/011912_dillinger_days/dillinger-days-celebrate-capture-public-enemy-no-1/ 01:48:00Z Mariana Dale In 1934, John Dillinger was captured by Tucson police after fleeing a fire at Hotel Congress. The hotel will celebrate the anniversary with a speakeasy soirée Friday and re-enactments Saturday. 2012-01-20T01:48:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011912_buckmaster/buckmaster-race-soon-to-be-vacant-supervisors-seat/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011912_buckmaster/buckmaster-race-soon-to-be-vacant-supervisors-seat/ 21:05:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster -  We talk with Mike Hellon, Republican candidate for Pima County Supervisor in District 1. Next, we spotlight the Parks In Focus effort to help encourage a healthy lifestyle for low income youth. Also, a newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilman Richard Fimbres. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster Show Consumer Affairs Contributor. 2012-01-19T21:05:52+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011812_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-world-aging-living-beyond-100/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011812_buckmaster/buckmaster-new-world-aging-living-beyond-100/ 20:49:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We kick off the show with a newsmaker interview with UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz. Also, Arizona State University Vice President Virgil Renzulli talks about the “Sun Corridor” economic development concept. Plus, Downtown Tucson Advocate Fletcher McCusker looks ahead to next month’s Tucson centennial celebration. 2012-01-18T20:49:22+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011712_traffic/travel-restrictions-and-road-closures/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011712_traffic/travel-restrictions-and-road-closures/ 01:30:00Z Janet Rose Jackman The Tucson Police Department is advising downtown travelers of anticipated traffic congestion Wednesday caused by the “Get Motivated” event at TCC and the removal of construction equipment on Granada Avenue. 2012-01-18T01:30:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011612_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-should-tucson-region-grow/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011612_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-should-tucson-region-grow/ 20:59:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — It’s the Monday Political Face-off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, former first lady of Tucson Beth Walkup talks about the Imagine Greater Tucson survey. Plus, a Martin Luther King Jr. Day conversation with community leader and former head of the Tucson Urban League Ray Clarke. 2012-01-16T20:59:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011212_buckmaster/buckmaster-can-cherrybell-mail-center-closure-stopped/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/011212_buckmaster/buckmaster-can-cherrybell-mail-center-closure-stopped/ 21:14:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We talk with Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriquez who wants the Justice Department to stop the U.S. Postal Service from closing the Tucson processing center. Then it’s Keith Rosenblum, Buckmaster Show’s Mexico contributor, on medical treatment south of the border. Plus, Gen. John Wickham, former Army chief of staff. 2012-01-12T21:14:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010812_jan8_events/events-commemorate-first-anniversary-jan-8-shootings/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010812_jan8_events/events-commemorate-first-anniversary-jan-8-shootings/#When: 07:38:000 TucsonSentinel.com Updated: Events have been organized around Tucson to unite the community in commemorating the Jan. 8 shootings, including a candlelight vigil at the University of Arizona Mall. %2012-%01-%07GMT%14:%38:%00%Q http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010312_jan8_events/events-commemorate-first-anniversary-jan-8-shootings/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010312_jan8_events/events-commemorate-first-anniversary-jan-8-shootings/#When: 07:38:000 Janet Rose Jackman Updated: Events have been organized around Tucson and its neighboring towns to unite the community in commemorating the Jan. 8 shootings %2012-%01-%07GMT%14:%38:%00%Q http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010512_congress_closure/left-lane-congress-scott-will-closed-during-day/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/010512_congress_closure/left-lane-congress-scott-will-closed-during-day/ 17:22:00Z Janet Rose Jackman The left curb lane at Congress and Scott will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews prepare utilities for the Modern Streetcar Project. 2012-01-05T17:22:45+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/010312_predictions/brushing-dust-off-predictions-2012/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/010312_predictions/brushing-dust-off-predictions-2012/ 18:20:00Z Tom Prezelski Much like a monsoon haboob or a lengthy speech by an East Valley Republican, 2012 promises more dust-ups and hot air in the local political arena. Here’s one take on what the year holds: on wry, hold the pickle. 2012-01-03T18:20:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/123011_buckmaster/buckmaster-development-communication-rothschilds-top-priorities/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/123011_buckmaster/buckmaster-development-communication-rothschilds-top-priorities/ 20:27:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - We start things off with our Friday Focus interview with Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. Plus, the Reporter’s Roundtable looks back over 2011 and ahead to the new year with Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly and Dylan Smith of TucsonSentinel.com. 2011-12-30T20:27:08+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/122611_occupy_letter/occupy-tucson-open-letter-kozachik-villasenor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/122611_occupy_letter/occupy-tucson-open-letter-kozachik-villasenor/ 20:28:00Z Shannon Cain An open letter to Councilman Kozachik and TPD Chief Villaseñor, from organizer Shannon Cain: “We are Occupy Tucson, and this village isn’t going anywhere.” 2011-12-26T20:28:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/122211_occupy_tucson/police-evict-occupy-tucson-from-downtown-park/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/122211_occupy_tucson/police-evict-occupy-tucson-from-downtown-park/#When: 10:17:000 Dylan Smith Updated: Tucson police ordered Occupy Tucson protesters from a downtown park Wednesday night after a critic of the camp rented the park. About 100 protesters removed tents and personal belongings from Veinte de Agosto Park as officers looked on. There was one arrest. (with video) %2011-%12-%22GMT%17:%17:%00%Q http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121911_buckmaster/buckmaster-slow-recovery-predicted-housing-market/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121911_buckmaster/buckmaster-slow-recovery-predicted-housing-market/ 21:40:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster -It’s the Monday Political Face-off featuring Republican Bruce Ash and Pima County Democratic Party chair Jeff Rogers. Also, a newsmaker interview with Arizona State Rep. Vic Williams. Plus, a year-end update on the Tucson-area real estate scene from housing expert John Strobeck. 2011-12-19T21:40:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121611_buckmaster/buckmaster-kozachik-says-democrat-carmona-will-make-great-senator/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121611_buckmaster/buckmaster-kozachik-says-democrat-carmona-will-make-great-senator/ 20:00:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster — We kick off the show with a Friday Focus interview with Steve Kozachik, Tucson councilman. Then it’s the Friday Roundtable featuring Jimmy Boegle of the Tucson Weekly and Mark B. Evans of TucsonCitizen.com. Plus, the Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2011-12-16T20:00:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/121611_parade_of_lights/parade-lights-will-set-downtown-aglow-saturday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/121611_parade_of_lights/parade-lights-will-set-downtown-aglow-saturday/ 18:33:00Z Janet Rose Jackman Tucson’s electric holiday parade once again will illuminate the city when the 17th Annual Parade of Lights makes it way through downtown Saturday. The parade has a new route this year. 2011-12-16T18:33:57+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121511_buckmaster/buckmaster-urgency-felt-start-city-county-courts-complex/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121511_buckmaster/buckmaster-urgency-felt-start-city-county-courts-complex/ 20:53:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - We get things started with a newsmaker interview with Wil Cardon, Mesa businessman and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. Also, astronomer and comet discoverer David Levy. Plus, a conversation with Ramon Valadez, chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. 2011-12-15T20:53:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121411_buckmaster/buckmaster-proposed-bond-aimed-protecting-raytheon-jobs/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121411_buckmaster/buckmaster-proposed-bond-aimed-protecting-raytheon-jobs/ 21:21:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - We’ve got a newsmaker interview with Larry Hecker, chairman of the Pima County Bond Advisory Committee. Also, a conversation with Guy Gelbart of the Jewish Community Center, along with Pat Fleming, a former state representative from Sierra Vista. 2011-12-14T21:21:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120911_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucsons-financial-outlook-brighter-manager-says/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120911_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucsons-financial-outlook-brighter-manager-says/ 00:02:00Z Buckmaster Show Friday on Buckmaster – It’s the Friday Focus featuring a newsmaker interview with Richard Miranda, Tucson city manager. Then, it’s the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable, plus Weekend Watch with “The Culinary Cruiser” himself, Matt Russell. 2011-12-11T00:02:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120611_az_microbrew/makers-craft-beer-see-untapped-potential-az/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120611_az_microbrew/makers-craft-beer-see-untapped-potential-az/#When: 10:57:000 Victoria Pelham Updated: Microbrewers are eyeing Arizona as the next big market for beer, with 39 microbreweries in the state in 2011. The lastest microbrewery in Tucson, Borderlands Brewing Company, will open its doors Saturday. %2011-%12-%10GMT%17:%57:%00%Q http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120811_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-lawmaker-wants-curb-frivolous-lawsuits/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120811_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-lawmaker-wants-curb-frivolous-lawsuits/ 21:00:00Z Buckmaster Show Today on Buckmaster - the show kicks off with a newsmaker interview with Arizona State Representative Ted Vogt. Plus, Janet Marcotte talks about her new photo tribute book to Gabrielle Giffords. 2011-12-08T21:00:25+00:00