Jacqueline Aguilar

Arizona, Tucson

Multi-Media Journalist at KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)

Articles

"People should not be going hungry": Northside non-profit looking for truck drivers, CDL not required

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On the Northside, a non-profit, Caring Ministries, known for providing food and clothing to families for over 40 years, is in need of help themselves. They're short on help behind the wheel and are hoping the community can step in to keep things moving. Started by Joshua Hanna’s grandfather, Pastor Ross Hanna, in the early 1970s, Caring Ministries has strong roots in Tucson. “We are rescuing between 3-6 million pounds of food every year," said Hanna.
Nogales teen leads with service and purpose

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — One Nogales teen is stepping up to serve her community by leading, inspiring and giving back, all before even graduating from high school. As a junior in high school, Pamela Carbajal is already taking the lead. As a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in Nogales High School’s Air Force JROTC program, she commands a unit of 131 cadets. Carbajal joined the Air Force JROTC program as an incoming freshman, just to try it out.
Food distribution at Eastside church this Saturday

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — This Saturday on the Eastside, El Camino Baptist Church is supporting the community by opening its doors for its monthly food distribution event. The lead pastor at El Camino Baptist Church, Brad Albin, tells KGUN 9 that each box of food can last a family three to four days. Albin adds that they typically give away 150 boxes of food every fourth Saturday of the month.
Delivering more than meals: Volunteer drivers needed at Mobile Meals

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The nonprofit Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona serves hundreds of people of all ages who have a hard time cooking or getting to the grocery store. Right now, they need some community support. Many regular drivers take time off over the summer to avoid the heat, and that’s about 20% of their volunteers. That’s why Mobile Meals is in urgent need of more volunteers to make sure their clients never go hungry. Last fiscal year, 58,662 meals were delivered to 667 clients.
Celebrating the arts: Week-long fine arts festival starts Monday

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

Fine Arts Festival 2025 is taking place across Tucson all week long. It’s hosted by Quest for Education and Arts, a nonprofit that celebrates dance, music, and visual arts. This year’s Fine Arts Festival also marks the final curtain call for Quest's long-running homeschool program. Starting Monday, Quest students are performing more than 100 acts throughout six concerts across Tucson.
'Unleash Your Genius': Black and Brown Girl Wellness Event for TUSD girls

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The African American Student Services Department of Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) hosted the second annual Black and Brown Girl Wellness Event at Utterback Middle School on Friday. Girls from several TUSD middle schools gathered for a morning filled with education, wellness, and self-discovery. This year’s event was centered around the theme “Unleash Your Genius,” and focused on empowering young black and brown girls to step confidently into their full potential.
HSSA calling on community to support its Pet Pantry Program

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Keeping pets at home with their families and out of the shelter is so important. On the north side, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) is calling on the community to support its Pet Pantry Program. The program supports families who are going through financial hardships and need a little support to keep their pets healthy. The Pet Pantry Program distributes pet food four times a month.
Riders worry about access to bus route 5, upcoming public input meetings

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Bus riders could soon see changes coming to two Sun Tran routes, 5 and 22. Although Sun Tran identifies Route 5 as low-performing, several people who use the route multiple times a day are concerned. If Route 5 is eliminated, bus riders living on Pima between Wilmot and Tucson Blvd./Speedway would have to walk a half mile more to another bus stop on Grant or Speedway. That’s what some riders tell me is their biggest concern as we near extreme heat conditions.
Windsor Park: Eastside neighborhood trying to gain historical status

4 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On the east side, the Windsor Park neighborhood, located off of Camino Seco and Wrightstown, is trying to become a designated historic district. There are over 40 historic districts in Tucson. Between 2013-2016, the City of Tucson surveyed over 300 post-World War II neighborhoods to see which ones were worth preserving. Out of all of them, Windsor Park stood out. They were named one of the 11 top priority neighborhoods for historic preservation.
Celebrating Mother's Day: Blossom and Bond with Mom at Park Place Mall

4 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Jacqueline Aguilar

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On the eastside, celebrate Mother’s Day this Saturday afternoon at Park Place Mall for their Blossom and Bond with Mom event!Blossom and Bond with Mom will run from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The first 100 moms who show up by noon can join the fun by making bouquets with other moms.