San Tan Valley News

Fire protection in San Tan Valley works differently than it does in many cities across Arizona. Because most of the area has historically been unincorporated, there are no local property taxes collected to fund a municipal fire department. In Arizona, counties are prohibited from providing fire services. That means communities like San Tan Valley m...

The San Tan Valley Town Council covered a wide range of topics during its April 1 meeting — from the town's first employee benefits package to approving the municipality's first operating budget. The meeting also included updates on zoning work, legislative issues at the state level, and planning for future growth in the community. Town Approves Em...

The Salt River Project (SRP) Board of Directors has approved a temporary decrease in electricity prices that will lower customer bills during the hottest months of the year. The price reduction will take effect with the May 2026 billing cycle and remain in place through October 2026. Overall, SRP customers will see about a 3 percent decrease in sum...

Residents in San Tan Valley may soon hear discussions about a local sales tax within the Town of San Tan Valley, as council members prepare to consider the issue in upcoming public hearings that could take place later in April. While no proposal has been formally adopted yet, the conversation comes at a time when neighboring communities are also ex...

Another commercial project is being proposed along the Bella Vista Road corridor as growth continues across San Tan Valley. Phoenix-based Diversified Partners has announced plans for a 3.84-acre retail development at the southeast corner of Bella Vista Road and Gantzel Road. The project is expected to include space for restaurants, retail shops, an...

Residents will have several opportunities this spring to learn about and provide input on the Town of San Tan Valley's first municipal zoning ordinance. Town officials are hosting a series of three public meetings where residents, property owners, and community stakeholders can hear about the zoning process and share their perspectives as the frame...

The long-running effort to widen Hunt Highway between San Tan Valley and Florence is moving closer to construction on another segment of the roadway. Pinal County's final phase of the Hunt Highway widening project is designed to continue expanding the highway from the Magma Road area south toward Florence, closing one of the last remaining gaps in ...

As the Town of San Tan Valley continues building its new town government, the council approved an increase to its temporary loan agreement to help cover startup costs before state-shared revenues begin arriving. The amended intergovernmental agreement increases the amount the Town of San Tan Valley can borrow from the Town of Queen Creek ...

EPCOR Water Arizona Inc. has announced upcoming public meetings and hearings related to a proposed change in how water and wastewater rates could be adjusted each year in the San Tan service areas. The proposal is currently under review by the Arizona Corporation Commission. What the Proposal Is About In July 2025, the Arizona Corporation Commissio...

The Town of San Tan Valley will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Budget. The hearing will take place at: Pinal County San Tan Valley Complex Bronze Room 31505 N. Schnepf Road San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 Purpose of the Hearing In accordance with Arizona la...

Salt River Project (SRP) management is proposing a temporary reduction in summer electricity prices that, if approved, would lower customer bills during the hottest months of the year. The proposal calls for an overall 3 percent summer price decrease through a reduction in SRP's Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM). The measure mus...

Two transportation projects aimed at improving traffic flow and safety in San Tan Valley are expected to begin construction in 2026, according to an update from Pinal County District 2 Supervisor Mike Goodman. One of the projects will extend Skyline Drive from Charbray Drive east to Gantzel Road, creating a new east-west connection that many commut...

A Central Arizona College student from the San Tan Valley Campus has been recognized nationally for her academic achievement and leadership. Deryn Henry has been named a 2026 Hites Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa, earning a $7,500 scholarship to support her continued education. The Hites Transfer Scholarship is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members who are...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is inviting local students ages 12 to 17 to participate in its Youth Mentorship Program, an initiative designed to strengthen connections between young people and law enforcement while promoting positive decision-making and life skills. An informational session and program kickoff will take place Tuesday, March 31 ...

Just south of San Tan Valley, a major milestone has been reached. Florence Copper has successfully produced its first copper cathode at its site in Florence. Company officials say this marks the first major new copper production project in the United States in more than a decade. Copper is used in everyday items like power lines, electronics, vehic...