Pool-fence requirements vary around Pima County

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:53am

Depending on when a home was built, a pool fence may not be required.

PIMA COUNTY, AZ (Tucson News Now)- A lot of questions have been raised after a 3-year-old girl drowned on Saturday on the northwest side.

The girl was at a party near West Cortaro Farms and North Oldfather roads in Pima County.

She had been missing for 15 minutes when she was found face-down in the pool. Firefighters say there was no fence around the pool.

In Pima County, residents with pools are required to have a 4-foot barrier around their pool. In Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana, homes with pools are required to have a 5-foot barrier.

Depending on when the homes were built, residents may be exempt from the ordinance.

Matt Mendes is digging into the story and will have more tonight on KOLD News 13 LIVE at 5 p.m. He can be followed on Twitter at @MattMendesTNN.

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National home improvement month tips for homeowners

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00am

National home improvement month tips for homeowners

The following is a news release from Ziprik Consulting:

While springtime was slow to arrive this year, the warmer weather is now here just in time for May’s National Home Improvement Month. With so many home projects to tackle, where do you start? According to

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Hispanic nonprofit honors professor, human rights activist

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 5:46pm

By Allie Herriot, Tucson News Now intern

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) - A Hispanic nonprofit will honor Guadalupe Castillo and
Richard Elias for empowering communities in Southern Arizona on June 6th.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., the third-largest nonprofit
in the country, will recognize a professor & human rights activist and a
public servant who realize the value of a "Community Empowered."

This is the 33rd Annual Southern Arizona Dinner and Awards
Ceremony at the Desert Diamond Entertainment Center in Sahuarita. The
theme this year, "Community Empowered," was chosen to celebrate
individuals who ensure others have equal opportunities, a foundation for higher
education, affordable housing, and basic services for people and famiilies to
live quality, healthy lives.

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Racing the Sun event canceled

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:45pm

Solar go kart event, Racing the Sun has been cancelled due to technical problems.

According to U of A officials, graduation and the end of the year prevent them from rescheduling the event. It was to take place on May 4.

U of A officials are extending their appreciation of the community’s support and understanding with the situation.

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PCSD Dispose-a-med event on Saturday

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:22pm

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is holding a ‘Dispose-a-med’ event this weekend.

May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon the

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3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo - Vida Sana/Healthy Life Celebration

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 12:33pm

3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo - Vida Sana/Healthy Life Celebration

Tucson Youth Development is hosting its 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Healthy Lifestyles Celebration event, with sponsorship from Ace and Youth Works Charter High Schools and ReActivate, New & Used Activewear.

WHEN:

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