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2 Wheelin' in Tucson: Tucson's first book bike rolls into town

TUCSON - Karen Greene, who works at the Joyner Green Valley Library, first heard about a book bike in Chicago. Immediately she knew Tucson needed to have one."I will say before we got it I was nervous about how heavy it was going to be to pedal, but it... »

Occupy Tucson says it's not dead

TUCSON - Occupy Tucson may have just lost its third home, but the protest movement isn't dead. Members met Friday at De Anza Park to discuss the future.In the meeting protestors expressed a lot of anger towards the police department's actions to force ... »

Police to evict Occupy Tucson from a third park tomorrow

TUCSON - Citing an increase in police activity and complaints from neighboring businesses and residents, the Tucson City Attorney has determined the Occupy Tucson protesters are again in violation of the law, and have been advised that they need to vac... »

City throws out nearly 200 citations against Occupy Tucson protesters

TUCSON - Nearly 200 citations to the Occupy Tucson protesters were dismissed this week over a dispute over whether park hours were posted when the protesters were cited.Last month, city prosecutors dismissed 85 citations that were issued between Oct. 1... »

City judge dismisses 85 citations against Occupy Tucson protesters

TUCSON - Yesterday, the city magistrate dismissed 85 citations issues against the Occupy Tucson Protesters, confirms the City Attorney's Office, saying that they may not have been able to prove the case against them.City Attorney Mike Rankin says that ... »

17th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights is this Saturday

TUCSON - Thousands are expected to pack the streets of Downtown for the 17th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights on December 17.Floats, live music and brightly-decorated vehicles will fill Downtown Tucson for the parade, sponsored by Tucson Electric Powqe... »

Occupiers converge on Veinte de Agosto Park

TUCSON - The bulk of the Occupy Tucson protesters have now moved to Veinte de Agosto park, about four blocks away from their original spot in Armory Park.Last night, Tucson Police Department forced the occupiers out of Armory Park and the Downtown libr... »

RAW VIDEO: TPD discusses Armory Park move with Occupiers

TUCSON - In this raw video clip, Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor is discussing with two organizers of the Occupy Tucson movement the process of removing the protesters from Armory Park ahead of two scheduled events this Saturday.WARNING: This vi... »

Occupy Tucson protesters forced out of Armory Park

At the direction of City Manager Richard Miranda, Tucson Police informed Occupy Tucson protesters Thursday that they will need to vacate Armory Park and Jacome Plaza at the Downtown Main Library to allow Parks and Recreation staff to perform maintenanc... »

Health Department violation issued to Occupy Tucson protesters

TUCSON - The Pima County Health Department cited the Occupy Tucson protesters Tuesday at Armory Park for serving food without a permit.The Health Department says the group must stop serving food immediately and that they have 2 days to apply for a perm... »

Council discusses Occupy Tucson

TUCSON - The Occupy Tucson Movement suffered a setback Tuesday afternoon when the city council said the city must continue to enforce city code at Armory Park.The move means protestors will continue to be cited if they remain in the park after hours. T... »

City Council to discuss Occupy Tucson Movement

TUCSON - The Tucson City Council will discuss the Occupy Tucson Movement Tuesday afternoon.News 4's Lorraine Rivera will report on whether or not the group can remain at Armory Park.  Tune in to News 4 Tucson this evening for a live report.Pictured: Oc... »

Occupy Tucson costing city thousands

TUCSON - The number of protestors involved with Occupy Tucson continues to grow and so does the number of arrests.Officers have been busy at Armory Park where the protestors have set up since day one and that of course costs money.The Tucson Police Dep... »

Occupy Tucson spreads to midtown park, 95 arrests over weekend

TUCSON - In total, Tucson Police made 95 arrests related to the Occupy Tucson movement over the weekend, which has now split into two camps, occupying both Armory Park and Veinte de Agosto Park, about three miles east.Officers arrested, cited, and fiel... »

Tucson City Council to discuss park regulations, Occupy Tucson

TUCSON - The Tucson City Council will discuss park regulations Tuesday, trying to figure out what to do with demonstrators participating in the Occupy Tucson movement.More than 100 people are camping overnight in Armory Park. Police are continuing to a... »

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