Thousands in Tucson joined “No Kings” protests Saturday across the U.S. and in Europe.
Charles Borla
Reporter
Supervisors in Tuesday approved beginning an effort to dig into Sheriff Chris Nanos' work history after news reports that he made misrepresentations years ago when he moved to Tucson from El Paso. The end result could result in his removal from office.
The artist who created the bronze statue of César Chávez that stood at the intersection leading into Barrio Viejo south of downtown and the president of the neighborhood association both said they were not informed by the city in advance of its removal.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to begin the process of renaming the holiday that honors César Chávez as well other county assets, like signs that could be removed later.
Tucson Water customers are about to face another four years of annual water rate increases.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing by her Tucson home Feb. 1.
Workers in the the city and county will get to keep the holiday currently named for Cesar Chavez, but it will no longer be named for the disgraced late labor leader and Latino icon.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing challenges on two fronts, with a recall election launched and a challenge from within the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
In Tucson, events are being cancelled or renamed amid "deeply troubling allegations" leveled against the late labor that reportedly center on alleged sexual abuse against young women and minors.