April 27, 2005 - Marana Town Council members unanimously voted April 26 in support of an indemnification agreement that will allow the town to pay Mayor Bobby Sutton Jr.'s legal fees pending his acquittal.

From the media perspective, it’s tough times running a major college athletics program in the Grand Canyon State. There’s bravery to be admired among the athletic brass who keep returning our phone calls.

Heart disease reversal talks during August

DUI task force makes 55 arrests over the Fourth

Marana may restrict some park smoking

We are very happy to share that Session Yoga has chosen HOPE as their charity of the month for June. Every Sunday they hold a Karma yoga class at noon, and will be donating all proceeds to HOPE. Thank you so much Session Yoga!

Pet Adopt-a-thon Month is an initiative developed by North Shore Animal League America that brings together international pet shelter and rescue communities in order to raise awareness about the plight of homeless pets worldwide and to find them loving and permanent homes. The 2012 Pet Adopt-a-thon included nearly 3,000 participating animal shelter and rescue groups in 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and DC) and 10 countries, resulting in more than 30,000 shelter pets being placed in permanent homes.

It’s time to get ready for the 15th Annual Puttin’ on the Dog Event which will once again be held at the Hilton El Conquistador Tennis & Golf Resort. Mark your calendars for Friday April 26, 2013. View the full moon rise above the Santa Catalina mountains, as you sip a glass of wine, sample scrumptious food, and listen to music - and of course one of the best parts - bidding on all the wonderful auction items. And don’t forget you can always extend the evening and purchase a room at a special rate to stay at the Hilton even with your dog.

Combine your love of companion animals with your affinity for garden gnomes at Gnome Fest 2013! The HSSA is teaming up with Metro Gnome Music on this pup-friendly party, which will feature live music, tasty food, kids’ activities, costume contests and a World Record attempt for the largest number of garden gnomes gathered in a single spot! To help break the record, Metro Gnome music is selling gnome hats for $5, with $2 from each sale going to the HSSA! To learn more, visit: http://www.metrognomemusic.com/MetroGnomeMusic.com/Gnome_Fest_2013.html

For those of you still thinking about smoking cessation or even considering starting smoking, here’s something to ponder: If you thought tobacco was only associated with lung cancer and heart disease, we have some bad news for you.

May 4, 2005 - At the Last Territory Steakhouse and Music Hall, there's a patch of gravel outside that's a different shade from the rest. Overhead is a floodlight that has no reason to shine.

HOPE Animal Shelter invites you to Cool Treats and Treasures.

I’ve spent my entire adult life reporting the news, so I was troubled when I came upon a “news” website that stated not only is news bad for your health, but that if you give up reading it you’ll be happier.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona will not be accepting cats or kittens at the main shelter as we contain a mild outbreak of the Calicivirus. The Calicivirus is a strain of an upper respiratory infection that affects cats only. Although, this is a mild outbreak, this particular virus requires an aggressive approach of isolating, treating and sanitizing.

Supporters of the Hermitage have been helping our kitties by recycling their aluminum cans with us and now they can recycle even more to help raise funds! The Hermitage has partnered with FundingFactory to recycle used ink & toner cartidges, laptops and small electronics!

Thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart Charities, we’ll be having loads of pit bull-focused fun at our Adore-a-Bull Adoption Party! All bully breed dogs and puppies will have no adoption fee all weekend long, and all our other critters will be half-off. The specials will be honored at all locations, but come to the Main HSSA shelter for the party! The attractions include special gifts bags with cute car magnets for bully breed adopters; free copies of “Saving Audie” for families with children (while supplies last); free kids’ crafts; glitter tattoos, games and prizes for all; and more!

Dog Days in the Desert provides children with in-depth, hands-on education about animal care and the human-animal bond. Our curriculum-based activities require a high level of participation from the enrolled children. Participants will enjoy a variety of classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises; hands-on animal care and character-building lessons that will stimulate their minds and their consciousness.

Six 7-week-old puppies were dumped with no food, no water and left for dead

Pima Animal Care Center is privileged to care for homeless animals in the community, but to be honest, we see too many of them. And just as we do every spring, we'll be seeing litters of kittens and puppies brought to the shelter in need of homes.

A tail-wagging tale of true love is unfolding at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Milo and Dixie, 5-year old Basset Hounds, are supporting each other through tough times and demonstrating the true meaning of unconditional love.