Reyna Preciado

Reporter at KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)

Reporter at KWBA-TV (Tucson, AZ)

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Signs, ribbons direct message to City of Tucson for closure of Santa Rita Park

2 days ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The City of Tucson is a few weeks into the long-term closure of Santa Rita Park for renovations such as a new splash pad and an upgraded playground. The $8 million project is an investment in the Southside community, but groups are advocating for more consideration for unhoused people who frequented the park up until recently.
Tucson non-profit tackling chronic absenteeism

6 days ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Chronic absenteeism, when students miss 10% of classes in Arizona, skyrocketed after 2020. Recent data from the Helios Education Foundation showed absences are still high compared to pre-pandemic rates. State Superintendent Tom Horne’s response, according to a press release, urged school districts and local law enforcement to issue citations for truancy and give failing grades after nine unexcused absences.
Power restored to Spanish Trail Motel after fire on Friday

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

SOUTH TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The power is back on at the Spanish Trail Motel after a fire Friday night, leading to a power outage that affected several buildings in the apartment complex. Property owner, Brian Bowers, was on site Wednesday afternoon and shared video of the person who started the fire. According to South Tucson Police, the individual was arrested Friday night and has since been released from jail. Bowers explained that several complications delayed the issue from being resolved.
New family-friendly attraction opens in the city of South Tucson

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

SOUTH TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Bada Bing Bada Boom, now open in the city of South Tucson, is welcoming families to experience a one-of-a-kind pizzeria, arcade, and showcase for life-size characters. The nostalgic atmosphere is the catalyst for family fun intended for all ages. From life-size superheroes to Ghostbusters' "Slimer," the captivating figures make this a unique one-stop shop for food, drinks, and games.
Large waterspout spotted off the shores of Puerto Peñasco

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

PUERTO PEÑASCO, Son. (KGUN 9) — Several people on social media posted videos Monday morning of a waterspout forming in the waters off of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. Alex Morales, a resident of Rocky Point, started capturing video at 9:40 a.m. of the funnel. In total, he said his videos spanned about seven minutes, as it moved through the water. His video was taken from Las Palomas Resort. KGUN 9 Meteorologist Cuyler Diggs viewed the video and confirmed it was a waterspout.
Soon-to-be 'first' coffee shop in South Tucson unveils community garden

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

SOUTH TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A small space in South Tucson is making a big impact by bringing more shade, trees, and community connection to the 1.2 square mile city. “There's not one locally owned coffee shop south of 22nd that's a sit-down community space," said Selina Barajas, co-owner of Luna Y Sol Cafe. Luna Y Sol Cafe is on track to become the first sit-down coffee shop in the City of South Tucson. The owners, Selina and Abraham Barajas, have been working toward their grand opening.
South Tucson hosts annual health fair

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

SOUTH TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — In South Tucson, the housing authority hosted its annual health fair. Organizers coordinated with 28 vendors to make several resources accessible to the community. “We have mobiles with doctors and nurses from Zion city. We have them providing some physicals, some vitals," said Irma Gonzalez, the Director of the South Tucson Housing Authority.
City of Tucson breaks ground on Santa Rita Park revitalization

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Neighbors joined city leaders in breaking ground at Santa Rita Park Thursday morning. The park revitalization has been in the planning process since 2021 and is funded by voter-approved Prop 407. The ceremony marked a significant step for Tucson as the $8 million project will include several upgrades to the park. Mayor Regina Romero described the project as an investment for a historically disinvested community, that will introduce several new amenities to this Southside park.
How mariachi has led to several Tucson success stories

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tony Ozuna was born and raised in Tucson, but has spent many years building a mariachi community in Chicago. "In Chicago, they're growing up the same way. Struggling families and a struggling community in Chicago, the same sort of exact experiences that I had," said Ozuna. One of several success stories, he's bringing his skills back to the community that raised him as one of the instructors at the 43rd annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
Migrant-rights activist to release memoir detailing her experience crossing the border

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Reyna Preciado

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The story of a Tucson woman who survived crossing the desert in 1980 is now being turned into a memoir. Dora Rodríguez was one of 13 survivors from a group found in Tucson in 1980. She's served as a leader in many community groups, but she shared her deep devotion to the Southside Presbyterian Church. Her memoir will detail the church as a place where she found her community after nearly dying while crossing the Arizona desert after fleeing her country, El Salvador.