Jorge Encinas
@jencinas9.bsky.social
Journalist with Green Valley News, Sahuarita Sun and Wick Communications
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Pima County supervisors approved nearly $400,000 in emergency funding for WIC but postponed a $1.5 million decision for food banks and humanitarian aid until December. The delay comes as local food banks report a massive spike in clients due to the ongoing federal shutdown.
Supervisors push off food bank funding decision as demand increases
County supervisors OK'd nearly $400,000 in emergency funding for WIC on Tuesday, but pushed a decision on $1.5 million to counter federal impacts from the ongoing shutdown and furloughs to
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November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Pima County supervisors approved nearly $400,000 in emergency funding for WIC but postponed a $1.5 million decision for food banks and humanitarian aid until December. The delay comes as local food banks report a massive spike in clients due to the ongoing federal shutdown.
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Sahuarita Food Bank experienced its busiest week in two years, with increased demand driven by federal furloughs and the uncertainty of SNAP benefits. From first-time clients to furloughed federal workers, the spike in need highlights a difficult time for the community.
Sahuarita food bank sees growing demand across the spectrum
The Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center is seeing its busiest week in two years, driven by the effects of the federal government furloughs and the unreliability of SNAP
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November 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sahuarita Food Bank experienced its busiest week in two years, with increased demand driven by federal furloughs and the uncertainty of SNAP benefits. From first-time clients to furloughed federal workers, the spike in need highlights a difficult time for the community.
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani and five other members of Congress met briefly with media Friday to tout the work of a bipartisan caucus and its focus on combating Mexican cartels.
Ciscomani: Caucus is targeting cartels
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani and five other members of Congress met briefly with media Friday to tout the work of a bipartisan caucus and its focus on combating Mexican cartels.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani and five other members of Congress met briefly with media Friday to tout the work of a bipartisan caucus and its focus on combating Mexican cartels.
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Pima County is still navigating the changing CDC recommendations for COVID vaccines as it waits on inventory to arrive, but the county Health Department reports older adults will retain access.
County expects restricted COVID vaccine access
Pima County is still navigating the changing CDC recommendations for COVID vaccines as it waits on inventory to arrive, but the county Health Department reports older adults will retain access.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Pima County is still navigating the changing CDC recommendations for COVID vaccines as it waits on inventory to arrive, but the county Health Department reports older adults will retain access.
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Pima County political committees owe more than $500,000 in late-filing fines, but 2016 changes in state campaign finance laws make recouping the money unlikely.
County political committees owe thousands with little recourse
Pima County political committees owe more than $500,000 in late-filing fines, but 2016 changes in state campaign finance laws make recouping the money unlikely.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Pima County political committees owe more than $500,000 in late-filing fines, but 2016 changes in state campaign finance laws make recouping the money unlikely.
Total lunar eclipse coming Thursday night. Totality begins at 11:26 p.m., Arizona, and hits maximum at 11:58 p.m. The total eclipse ends at 12:31 a.m. Friday. Hopefully the 90% chance of rain NWS expects Thursday night doesn't ruin it. It would rain in S. AZ on that day of all days during a drought.
March 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Total lunar eclipse coming Thursday night. Totality begins at 11:26 p.m., Arizona, and hits maximum at 11:58 p.m. The total eclipse ends at 12:31 a.m. Friday. Hopefully the 90% chance of rain NWS expects Thursday night doesn't ruin it. It would rain in S. AZ on that day of all days during a drought.
I spent time at the border wall south of Arivaca. A local aid group and partners make routine patrols along the wall and at a respite campsite. They look for crossers to help by providing food, water or a call to BP to pick them up, providing a life-saving alternative to an unforgiving desert.
March 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I spent time at the border wall south of Arivaca. A local aid group and partners make routine patrols along the wall and at a respite campsite. They look for crossers to help by providing food, water or a call to BP to pick them up, providing a life-saving alternative to an unforgiving desert.
They had to trade Marchand, and to Florida of all places. This season has been the worst.
We now go live to the Boston Bruins front office:
elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .
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March 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
They had to trade Marchand, and to Florida of all places. This season has been the worst.
We get a nice mix of news and feature reporting working in Green Valley and Sahuarita, and plenty of retirees with great stories. GV resident Ken Bensen, who spent 25 years working for Habitat for Humanity, shared his experience working with Jimmy Carter.
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'We were changing lives': GV man worked years with Carter, Habitat for Humanity
A kind, gentle and caring man.
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January 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We get a nice mix of news and feature reporting working in Green Valley and Sahuarita, and plenty of retirees with great stories. GV resident Ken Bensen, who spent 25 years working for Habitat for Humanity, shared his experience working with Jimmy Carter.
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Matthew Villalta is hopping on the "back-to-back shutout" trend🧱🔄
December 17, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Matthew Villalta is hopping on the "back-to-back shutout" trend🧱🔄
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#AHL | #LetsGoTucson | The Tucson Roadrunners get the shut out 2-0 over the San Diego Gulls.
December 17, 2024 at 4:12 AM
#AHL | #LetsGoTucson | The Tucson Roadrunners get the shut out 2-0 over the San Diego Gulls.
It's not breaking news, but we're getting closer to construction with 2025 around the corner. You know how bad traffic gets if you ever drive through Irvington and I-19. It'll be a painful 18 months, but the upgrade is needed. Here's a little of what ADOT has planned.
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Irvington-I-19 interchange to get upgrades
One of Tucson's busiest shopping areas is about to get a traffic major upgrade that could take 18 months to complete.
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December 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM
It's not breaking news, but we're getting closer to construction with 2025 around the corner. You know how bad traffic gets if you ever drive through Irvington and I-19. It'll be a painful 18 months, but the upgrade is needed. Here's a little of what ADOT has planned.
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It's not all on Korpi or Sway. They can save more, but #Bruins need to put up a better screen. Kraken 21 shots, sink 5. B's 34, get 1 in the net -- Marchand's penalty shot. Better shots will get them on the board, but better D will stop these embarrassing losses. Had to wash that down with whiskey.
December 13, 2024 at 6:06 AM
It's not all on Korpi or Sway. They can save more, but #Bruins need to put up a better screen. Kraken 21 shots, sink 5. B's 34, get 1 in the net -- Marchand's penalty shot. Better shots will get them on the board, but better D will stop these embarrassing losses. Had to wash that down with whiskey.
A growing population in Green Valley and Sahuarita brings more treated wastewater effluent with it. Now the county and a nonprofit are looking at as a new opportunity for a flowing wetland in Sahuarita's portion of the Santa Cruz River.
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Nonprofit, county eye benefits of flowing Santa Cruz in Sahuarita
The Santa Cruz River could see future perennial flows nearby as growth in the Green Valley and Sahuarita areas brings a possible opportunity — more treated wastewater effluent.
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December 9, 2024 at 7:18 PM
A growing population in Green Valley and Sahuarita brings more treated wastewater effluent with it. Now the county and a nonprofit are looking at as a new opportunity for a flowing wetland in Sahuarita's portion of the Santa Cruz River.
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Sahuarita parks and rec is hopeful a new method of cleaning up sports fields will remove safety hazard material that left the parks closed since Nov. 6. The closures came after a compost supply tainted with glass and metal was spread across sports fields systemwide.
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Sahuarita eyes an end to park clean-up work
There's an end in sight for the month-long clean-up effort after a glass- and metal-laced compost supply was spread on all of Sahuarita's public sports fields.
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December 5, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Sahuarita parks and rec is hopeful a new method of cleaning up sports fields will remove safety hazard material that left the parks closed since Nov. 6. The closures came after a compost supply tainted with glass and metal was spread across sports fields systemwide.
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County residents --- PACC, 4000 N Silverbell, has free pet vaccinations and microchipping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and PACC plans to serve the first 400 pets. Heads up, PACC said to expect lines, so have water for you and your pet. Leashes or carriers are required.
December 4, 2024 at 7:42 PM
County residents --- PACC, 4000 N Silverbell, has free pet vaccinations and microchipping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and PACC plans to serve the first 400 pets. Heads up, PACC said to expect lines, so have water for you and your pet. Leashes or carriers are required.
Two Arizona state legislators continue Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy's push for an investigation into county Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly. The two state reps sent a Nov. 25 letter to state AG Kris Mayes asking for an investigation.
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Legislators push to investigate county recorder
Two state legislators are requesting an investigation into Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly following a failed effort by Supervisor Steve Christy in November.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Two Arizona state legislators continue Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy's push for an investigation into county Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly. The two state reps sent a Nov. 25 letter to state AG Kris Mayes asking for an investigation.
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Is the #NHLBruins ' coaching carousel hiding a bigger issue? With Jim Montgomery swiftly hired by the Blues, Ian explores what this means for Boston. Discover why in the latest episode of Locked On Boston Bruins. 🏒 youtu.be/Ll86mw14sEY
November 25, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Is the #NHLBruins ' coaching carousel hiding a bigger issue? With Jim Montgomery swiftly hired by the Blues, Ian explores what this means for Boston. Discover why in the latest episode of Locked On Boston Bruins. 🏒 youtu.be/Ll86mw14sEY
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PWHL teams are feeling the impact of a shortened preseason, and also taking advantage of the reps some players received during the Rivalry Series to make roster decisions at camp.
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Impacts Of Rivalry Series And Short Preseason Being Felt By PWHL Teams
PWHL teams are feeling the impact of a shortened preseason, and also taking advantage of the reps some players received during the Rivalry Series to make roster decisions at camp.
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November 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
PWHL teams are feeling the impact of a shortened preseason, and also taking advantage of the reps some players received during the Rivalry Series to make roster decisions at camp.
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The Boston Bruins made the first coaching change. Which NHL club is next? The Red Wings, Penguins and others surfaced in speculation.
@spectorshockey.bsky.social’s Rumour Roundup: thehockeynews.com/news/the-fal...
@spectorshockey.bsky.social’s Rumour Roundup: thehockeynews.com/news/the-fal...
The Fallout From The Boston Bruins' Coaching Change
The Boston Bruins made the first coaching change. Which NHL club is next? The Red Wings, Penguins and others surfaced in speculation.
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November 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
The Boston Bruins made the first coaching change. Which NHL club is next? The Red Wings, Penguins and others surfaced in speculation.
@spectorshockey.bsky.social’s Rumour Roundup: thehockeynews.com/news/the-fal...
@spectorshockey.bsky.social’s Rumour Roundup: thehockeynews.com/news/the-fal...
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RTA opened up the survey for the $2.46 billion RTA Next Draft Plan. There's no shortage of contention among the municipalities when it comes to what areas should get in funding or what projects should be on the list.
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RTA Next Draft Plan Survey - RTA Next
The Regional Transportation Authority is conducting a brief survey to seek your input on its draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan. The RTA Next survey is available in English or Spanish. ...
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November 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM
RTA opened up the survey for the $2.46 billion RTA Next Draft Plan. There's no shortage of contention among the municipalities when it comes to what areas should get in funding or what projects should be on the list.
RTAnext.com/survey
RTAnext.com/survey