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- Controversial I-10 bypass goes forward
Ed Tribble reports Controversial I-10 bypass goes forward The possibility of a future freeway, an alternative to I-10, shifts into another gear, but not everyone likes the idea.
- I-10 bypass route west of city OK'd for further study
The bypass route to get further study could parallel some other planned routes, approved in the 1980s.
- Pima County offers free pet sterilizations for residents of designated areas
December 15, 2008, 5:33 p.m. CARLI BROSSEAU Tucson Citizen Pima County will spay or neuter pets whose owners live in some neighborhoods for free if the owners bring their animals to a clinic by Dec.
- Finding opportunity in hardship is workshop focus
Chris Benguhe, 40, is a former writer for People. IF YOU GO Chris Benguhe's workshop is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Picture Rocks, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Road.
- Judge acquits 2 of dogfighting charges
A judge acquitted Mahlon Patrick and Emily Dennis of dogfighting charges Thursday.
- Volunteers play a big role
Students at Picture Rocks Intermediate School received basic health screenings last week from volunteers who aren't much older than they are.
- Little by little they create a sizable miniature
Melanie Sjulstad found one secret to the summer doldrums: creating miniatures, although she doesn't really think of it that way.
- Update (10:25 a.m.): Pair arrested after home invasion northwest of Tucson
Two people are in custody this morning after a residential armed robbery in which the homeowner was assaulted on the Northwest Side.
- Life Out Of Range: Packratomania
Joyce Bertschy has lived in Picture Rocks for 25 years and has developed an uncanny ability to find unburied treasure, packrat middens under the hood of her car and cholla balls.
- Our Endorsement: Bronson better than Brenner for District 3
After three terms as a Pima County supervisor, Democrat Sharon Bronson is fighting a second challenge from Republican Barney Brenner.
- New steakhouse in NW
Alex Coomer has come home to Picture Rocks. He's fired up the mesquite grills at his father's old cafe and is serving up certified Angus beef and lemon-herb chicken to his neighbors and anyone making the trip ...
- Life Out Of Range: A President just like me
Joyce Bertschy has lived in Picture Rocks for 25 years and has developed an uncanny ability to find unburied treasure, packrat middens under the hood of her car and cholla balls.
- Former store owner opposes Bronson in District 3 county supervisor race
Republicans would take control of the Pima County Board of Supervisors for the first time since 1996 if challenger Barney Brenner beats three-time incumbent Democrat Sharon Bronson on Nov.
- Out-of-the-way rock shop crystallizes the word 'stuff'
Sherry Blankinship, front, and Stella O'Brien, behind kneeling, pick out crystals at Jed's Rock Treasures and More in Picture Rocks, on the far Northwest Side.
- School board candidates meet up at forum
A forum hosted by Citizens for Picture Rocks brought together all eight candidates running for the Marana Unified School District Governing Board for the first time Tuesday.
- Bronson, Brenner vie over county spending
Republican businessman Barney Brenner went after incumbent Democratic Supervisor Sharon Bronson on taxes and county spending in a debate in Picture Rocks Tuesday evening.
- Corporate tap dance around the landfill
Waste Management Inc. wants to buy Republic Services Inc., the parent company of local trash hauler Saguaro Environmental Services.
- Avra Valley Fire District fines slashed
Reports indicate more than a half-dozen public-safety personnel are injured from exposure to chemicals.
- Life Out of Range: Travel annoyances
Joyce Bertschy has lived in Picture Rocks for 25 years and has developed an uncanny ability to find unburied treasure, packrat middens under the hood of her car and cholla balls.
Picture Rocks Classifieds
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- Kumon of Tucson - Tutoring Center
Math and Reading for children K-grade 12.
Individualized, after-school, year-round program for enrichment or remedial purposes.
Parent orientations daily, by appointment only.
Please call 520-797-0121 to reserve your spot.
6004 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ (Oracle & Rudasill)
City DescriptionPicture Rocks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 8,139 at the 2000 census.
Picture Rocks is located at 32°19′51″N 111°13′47″W / 32.33083, -111.22972 (32.330735, -111.229652).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 55.6 square miles (144.1 km²), of which, 55.6 square miles (144.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,139 people, 2,883 households, and 2,182 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 146.4 people per square mile (56.5/km²). There were 3,088 housing units at an average density of 55.6/sq mi (21.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.63% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 1.40% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.38% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. 13.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,883 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.4% ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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