Long before Marana incorporated as a town in 1977, the rural neighborhoods of Yoem Pueblo, Honea Heights and Happy Acres flourished in their self-imposed isolation amid the desert stretches and cotton fields north of Tucson.

After 12 years, Oro Valley's mayor is saying "goodbye" this week.

When most people think of George Lucas, they are hurtled along a prestigious history of inspiration, creation, and creativity the likes of which have sparked the imaginations of millions around the world. Lucas, and his entities LucasFilms and LucasArts, have been responsible for some of the most innovative and groundbreaking creations in the past decades. Both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchise empires were birthed from the mind of Lucas, and their successes have been nearly unparalleled in modern culture. The Lucas empire stretches beyond movies, though. While LucasFilms is responsible for the classic films we all know and love, LucasArts has been supplying the gaming world with games as impressive as the movies.

March 15, 2006 - Rachel Millette stood on the makeshift podium in the gym at Canyon Del Oro High School to hush the buzzing crowd awaiting the announcement of the championship brackets of the Hitman Classic.

Nov. 10, 2004 - As the last minute unfolded in Canyon del Oro's playoff-deciding, final game of the year against Tucson, the only thing seemingly marching faster than the clock was the Badgers on CDO's defense.

As Sylvanus Thayer assumed his position as superintendent of West Point, the new regime he began to institute reverberated across the academy and the cadets, many of whom did not appreciate or understand the motives behind some of the swift changes.

(NAPSI)—There are more than a million retail outlets in the United States and they employ almost 14 million people. After struggling through the Great Recession, many economists say it’s time for Congress to help these entrepreneurs, their communities and their employees by ending the special treatment given to their online-only competitors.

Explorer photographer Randy Metcalf combed through his 2008 archives to find the images displayed to the right.

J.K. Rowling's teen wizard Harry Potter is back in the new film "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," and many say that this might be the best H.P. flick yet. Although I hated "Transformers 2" and "I Love You Beth Cooper" I have no complaints whatsoever about this movie. I absolutely loved it.

Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to spring. The weather is pool-ready, hike-worthy, and all-around outdoor-friendly. Just watch out for flying baseballs.

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Months of bitter feuding have ended with the ouster of three Oracle Elementary School Governing Board members.

(BPT) - In this instant-gratification era, instant makeovers – from week-long juice diets to weekend home renovations – are a top 2013 trend. And according to Yahoo! Homes, so are instant kitchen updates achieved by refacing cabinets.

(NAPSI)—When it comes to the “Swingin’ ‘60s,” few objects are as iconic as sunglasses.

Enjoy the sounds of big band, sights of fabulous fashion and tastes of delicious food and cocktails during an evening of music and culinary arts.

Enjoy the sounds of big band, sights of fabulous fashion and tastes of delicious food and cocktails during an evening of music and culinary arts.

Accommodations often take a backseat during the planning stages of a vacation. However, sometimes the places you stay can end up being the best part of your getaway. In Europe, travelers can reserve rooms in centuries-old hotels that have survived civil and world wars or were retreats for legendary fashion icons, authors and even the Queen of England. If you have marked Europe on your map for your next trip, these hotels will add even more intrigue to your vacation.

Accommodations often take a backseat during the planning stages of a vacation. However, sometimes the places you stay can end up being the best part of your getaway. In Europe, travelers can reserve rooms in centuries-old hotels that have survived civil and world wars or were retreats for legendary fashion icons, authors and even the Queen of England. If you have marked Europe on your map for your next trip, these hotels will add even more intrigue to your vacation.

After a weekend of jostling and dirty plays in the NFL, it raises the question what is fair and what is foul?

If you have had time to tune into any of this year’s NBA playoff games, you already know exactly what I am talking about. Yes, the flopping. It has continuously gotten worse throughout the playoffs and appears to only be heading in the wrong direction.

The NFL playoffs continued this past weekend and so did the surprises. The top-seeded, and Super Bowl favorite Green Bay Packers went down at home in a surprising loss to the New York Giants.