San Tan Valley News

Families looking for a different kind of summer camp experience have a new option as registration opens for Summer Camp at the Ranch. Hosted by Manes and Miracles, the program offers children ages 3 to 14 a chance to spend time outdoors, work with animals, and learn through hands-on activities. A Different Kind of Summer Camp Summer Camp at the Ran...

The Town of San Tan Valley will hold its third and final public meeting in a series focused on developing the community's first municipal zoning ordinance. The meeting will take place Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the San Tan Valley Library Bronze Room, located at 31505 N. Schnepf Road. Town officials have been hosting the public m...

A large new residential community is moving forward in unincorporated San Tan Valley, bringing 560 additional homes to an area already seeing steady growth. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved the project during its April 22 meeting, clearing the way for a 141-acre master-planned subdivision called Fieldstone. The site is located near Ea...

Residents in portions of San Tan Valley are raising concerns over proposed planning decisions tied to future boundaries in the Queen Creek General Plan, prompting questions about how growing communities are being defined. A group of homeowners from San Tan Valley neighborhoods including The Parks and The Meadows have begun speaking out ahead o...

High school seniors in San Tan Valley have a new opportunity to earn financial support for their next chapter after graduation. A $1,000 scholarship is being offered to one graduating senior from the Class of 2026 who currently resides in San Tan Valley. The award is open to students pursuing a variety of paths, including four-year universities, co...

San Tan Valley continues to see steady growth, with the Pinal County Board of Supervisors taking action on multiple development items during its April 22 meeting that directly impact the community. The meeting highlighted an important distinction residents will continue to see moving forward: some projects will transition to the Town of San Tan Val...

According to the Arizona Lottery, a single ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's Triple Twist drawing, claiming a jackpot of $548,515. The winning ticket was purchased at a Walmart located near Hunt Highway and Gary Road. The numbers drawn on April 22 were 5, 12, 25, 27, 32 and 33. Triple Twist is a daily draw game offered by the Arizona Lott...

Residents in San Tan Valley served by EPCOR Water Arizona will have opportunities to comment on a proposed rate adjustment process that could affect future water and wastewater bills. The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has scheduled public comment meetings and a hearing regarding EPCOR's request to implement a new annual rate adjustment mecha...

Even though the newly incorporated Town of San Tan Valley may soon begin receiving significant revenue from the state, it could still face a surprising problem: it may not legally be allowed to spend all of it. During the April 1 council meeting, Town Manager Brent Billingsley explained that Arizona law places limits on how much cities and towns ca...

Several bills moving through the Arizona Legislature could affect how the newly incorporated Town of San Tan Valley manages development, fees and other local decisions. During the April 1 council meeting, town officials warned that some proposals could significantly limit the authority of cities and towns across the state. One bill being tracked by...

The Town of San Tan Valley will hold its second public meeting this month as work continues on the community's first municipal zoning ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the San Tan Valley Library Bronze Room, located at 31505 N. Schnepf Road. Town officials are inviting residents, property owner...

As part of San Tan Valley continues its first year as an incorporated town, one of the biggest questions facing local leaders is how to pay for road improvements in a rapidly growing community. Road conditions, congestion and the cost of future infrastructure have become a major topic of discussion among residents and officials alike. During t...

High school students in San Tan Valley who are interested in leadership, community service, and civic engagement have an opportunity to represent their community at the state level through the Arizona Governor's Youth Commission. Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Governor's Youth Commission (GYC), a statewide program that brings together ...

A house fire in Johnson Ranch early Tuesday morning has left three local residents without a home, after flames that appear to have started from a charging e-bike or e-scooter battery quickly spread through the property. Emergency crews responded to a 2:30 a.m. 911 call reporting a garage fire on April 7. According to Rural Metro Fire, the first ar...

A San Tan Valley resident is turning a deeply personal medical journey into a proposal aimed at helping medically fragile patients across rural Arizona access care more safely. Holly Martinez, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Voices For The Rare, recently announced the launch of the Bridge to Care Housing Integrated Pilot (BCHIP)—a proposal designe...