San Tan Valley News

The Town of San Tan Valley Town Council named resident Ben Martyn the winner of the town's logo design competition June 17 and adopted an official logo package built on his design, a milestone for the new town as it prepares to begin running its own services July 1. The council voted to declare Martyn the winner and to authorize the mayor to sign a...

The Town of San Tan Valley Town Council adopted the town's first budget, named a winner in its logo design contest and seated its first Planning and Zoning Commission during its regular meeting June 17, two weeks before the town begins providing its own municipal services July 1. The council also heard that a new state law will block the town from ...

A community school supply drive will bring an actual school bus to the San Tan Valley Walmart on June 27, where residents can drop off backpacks, notebooks and other supplies for local students. The Stuff the Bus collection event runs Saturday, June 27, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Walmart on Hunt Highway. Organizers will park a school bus on-site and ...

Residents will have an opportunity to gather for a community-wide celebration on July 1 as the Town of San Tan Valley hosts its first Community Festival recognizing Independence Day, America's upcoming 250th anniversary, and what town officials are calling San Tan Valley's Operational Independence Day. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m...

A first-year charity golf tournament hosted by Savvy's Bar & Grill raised $9,092.68 for the San Tan Valley Veteran Center, money that goes directly toward the center's work with local veterans and their families. Organizers Amy Belsanti and Tom Robinson presented the donation to the center on June 3. "Today was such a special day," Belsanti sai...

Arizona drivers can now store more than just their driver license in the Arizona Wallet app. The Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) recently announced new features that allow users to add vehicle registration and title documents directly to the Arizona Wallet, making it easier to access important vehicle information...

Electric customers across the San Tan Valley area are protected from having their power shut off for unpaid bills this summer, though the rules differ depending on which company serves your home. The Arizona Corporation Commission, the state board that regulates many utilities, says its summer shutoff ban runs from June 1 through Oct. 15, 2026. Dur...

The Town of San Tan Valley took a step toward an official logo on June 3, when the Town Council selected one of two finalist design packages to move forward — after a discussion about whether an entry created with artificial intelligence should be eligible to win. The council voted to advance the package known in the competition as Package 1, with ...

Eight San Tan Valley students were among the 236 graduates Arizona Connections Academy honored at its in-person commencement ceremony May 22 at the Mesa Arts Center. The local graduates are Saniya Alawi, Andrew Atondo, Annabelle Brewer, Abigail Brossman, Spencer Kam, Renne Marujo, Jeramyiah Vega and Austin Ward. They were part of a group of 21 grad...

The Town of San Tan Valley adopted its first full-year budget on June 3, setting a spending ceiling of about $91 million as the new town prepares to take over services from Pinal County on July 1. At its June 3 meeting, the Town Council: Adopted the tentative budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a spending limit of $91,076,348. Held the first p...

The San Tan Valley Town Council adopted the Town of San Tan Valley's first zoning ordinance, zoning map and full town code at a special meeting June 1, putting the legal framework in place for the town to take over local government on July 1. The council also approved a separate agreement for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office to keep providing law ...

San Tan Valley residents looking for a quick snack or lighter meal option now have a new item to try at Someburros. As of June 1, the Arizona-based restaurant chain is introducing Mini Burros, a smaller version of its traditional Sonoran-style burros. The new menu item will be available through August 31 for $4.95 each at all Someburros l...

San Tan Valley voters will want to mark their calendars: Arizona's primary election is Tuesday, July 21 this year — earlier than the August primary date voters have been used to in past years.  A primary election narrows the field. Candidates are competing to advance to the general election in November, so the choices voters make in July shape...

San Tan Valley's first town code is taking shape, and a set of draft rules reviewed by the council on May 6 would touch daily life in a number of ways — from when fireworks can be set off to what hours teens can be out at night.Attorney Matt Podracky of Pierce Coleman walked the council through Articles 8 through 11 covering offenses, traffic, anim...

Three local students have been recognized for their thoughtful ideas about the future of San Tan Valley as part of a scholarship program open to graduating seniors with a San Tan Valley mailing address. Barbara McLaws was selected as the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship. In addition to the grand prize, organizer Susan Pinkerton awarded two bonus...