(NAPSI)—One in five people in the U.S. has some sort of learning disability like dyslexia, yet experts say that for many children, the problem remains undiagnosed far longer than it should. Recognizing the early signals of such learning differences can be extremely important for a child’s success in school and life.

A warning period for Pima County's speed enforcement program began Monday at 10 locations, and runs through Monday, May 25, when citations are being issued.

The Oro Valley Police Department would like to inform the public about a telephone scam involving the impersonation of a police officer.

Oro Valley officials recently sent an e-mail to all town employees notifying them of the restrictions against active participation in local political campaigns.

Sometime in your life, "you are going to become a victim" of identity theft, according to a public affairs specialist for an identity protection company.

The Tucson Police Departments Fraud/Economic Crimes Unit would like to notify the public of certain types of schemes that are currently being used to defraud victims of money. The schemes can involve any of the following scenarios:

Safety on the road is no accident. For example, when a warning light illuminates on a car’s dashboard, it is alerting you to a situation that requires your attention.

Most of us need driver license services at one time or another. Unfortunately, scam artists are trying to cash in on a service that so many depend on and are out to take your money and your identification, if you’re not careful.

Worthless service contracts sold by the vehicle service contract (VSC) industry have cost consumers millions of dollars nationwide, a Better Business Bureau study concludes.

In a hurry to get your refund? Some tax preparers offer tax refund anticipation loans, often marketed as “rapid refunds” in the form of checks or “gift” debit cards. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be wary of these costly loans. They deliver refunds only slightly faster than the IRS.

Thousands of cyclists plan to converge on area streets this Saturday, Nov. 20 for the annual El Tour de Tucson bicycle race.

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns of a potential travel company scam targeting residents in the Tucson area.

On Monday morning, Coronado K-8 School Principal Monica Nelson prepared to give reduction-in-force notifications to 33 of her 65 teachers, telling them they might not have a job next year.

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona last week sent out an admonition warning consumers of a possible scam involving a supposed sweepstakes.

As a family physician for nearly 30 years, specializing in wellness and prevention of disease, and as a doctor who has worked in an economically compromised community in Tucson, I feel that it is my duty to my community and to my country that I warn the President and the Congress of what will happen if they chose to implement "Obamacare."

Last week's rainfall was unusual for Southern Arizona in late May, and it brings with it the opportunity for mosquito breeding and the possible spread of West Nile Virus.

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns consumers against spending too much for fairly common memorabilia items associated with the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

It looks like Governor Napolitano will be heading to D.C. in January, taking her veto pen with her. Republicans are licking their chops in anticipation, counting the days until their bills find a more hospitable welcome on Gov. Jan Brewer’s desk.

The Better Business Bureau issued this warning to sports, music, and theater fans:  Beware of online ticket sales.

In a July 23 letter to executives of the development company Vestar, Oro Valley Town Manager David Andrews accused the company of flouting town codes and taxing its staff, as well as putting residents at risk.