Monica Garcia

1 week ago | kvoa.com | Monica Garcia |Mónica García

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - In our ongoing Searching 4 Solutions series, News 4 Tucson is focusing on the unsheltered crisis in the community. This week, we spoke with Edward Maxwell, a man who has lived through the challenges of homelessness and addiction. Maxwell's life took a turn for the worse in 2019 after his brother was killed in Pima County Jail. "It just... I slipped into darkness," said Maxwell. He struggled to cope and turned to meth, eventually losing his job and home.

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Monica Garcia |Mónica García

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - In a bid to address Tucson's unsheltered crisis, a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 12-57, is making its way through the Arizona Legislature. This bill aims to expand court-ordered stabilization for those dealing with drug addiction. News 4 Tucson's Monica Garcia found that an estimated 80% of the homeless population in Tucson either suffer from mental illness or are addicted to drugs.

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Monica Garcia |Mónica García

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson's unsheltered crisis is impacting local businesses, prompting owners to voice their concerns and seek solutions. As part of our Searching 4 Solutions series, News 4 Tucson is dedicated to addressing this pressing issue throughout the month. Monica Garcia of News 4 Tucson spoke with local business owners who are directly affected by homeless activity. The problems range from drug use to vandalism and theft.

3 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Monica Garcia |Mónica García

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - In Tucson, the former Holiday Inn Holidome has been transformed into the Gospel Rescue Mission Center for Opportunity, a homeless shelter complex that is setting a national example. Since opening in 2019, it has helped thousands of unsheltered individuals in Tucson find a path off the streets. Aleah Keno, a Tucson mother, knows the struggle firsthand. "Oh man, it was awful.

3 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Monica Garcia |Mónica García

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - News 4 Tucson's 16th annual Lifesaver Campaign is aiming to teach children the ABCs of water safety. The campaign focuses on preventing childhood drownings in Southern Arizona. This week, the emphasis is on adult supervision around water, with support from local first responders. Valerie stressed the importance of knowing water safety guidelines, saying, "First and foremost, always be safe in and around the water. Know your ABCs of water safety...