The Santa Cruz River was the lifeblood of Tucson for early Native Americans, the Spanish Conquistadores and early American settlers. It languished for years and became dry most of the year as the water table dropped. It is now an integral part of The Loop bicycle and pedestrian trails.

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Man shot, killed by DPS trooper south of Tucson

Man shot, killed by DPS trooper south of Tucson

On Dec. 4, a trooper stopped a large SUV for multiple traffic violations and suspected criminal activity west of Arivaca Road. The driver eventually fled from the traffic stop when the trooper was confronted by a passenger.

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