State To Pay For San Tan Valley Tree Removal

"The state is paying roughly $500,000 to remove an estimated 52,000 dead citrus trees left abandoned in San Tan Valley southeast of Phoenix.

Arizona State Land Department officials said the trees cover 688 acres of land near Roberts Road and Hunt Highway."-KPHO.com

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Pinal Area Could Inspire New View of Growth

"Perhaps the best conclusion to be drawn from this week’s presentations about various possible futures for development between San Tan Valley and Florence is this — we really can have it all." -East Valley Tribune

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Scenarios Outlined for Superstition Vistas Area

"State and local leaders who are attempting to guide future development on one of the largest swaths of land in the nation say that an amendment to the state constitution is needed to ensure that the 275-square-mile Superstition Vistas isn’t built up in a piecemeal and scattered fashion." -East Valley Tribune

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San Tan Valley Health Care Town Hall Meeting Set

"Congressman Jeff Flake will address health-care reform with Pinal County residents during a town hall meeting Monday.

The event begins at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at Poston Butte High School, 32375 N. Gantzel Road, in San Tan Valley."-azcentral.com

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San Tan Valley Girl Dies From Drowning

"A 5-year-old San Tan Valley girl who fell into a backyard swimming pool Saturday died Monday.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office identified the girl as Rachel Allen."- East Valley Tribune

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Capped Rates for Pinal Tow Truck Drivers (San Tan Valley)

"Pinal County tow truck owners say they will lose money under a new system that will cap rates they can charge when they haul cars for the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Paul Babeu said he implemented the new structure to increase fairness to the companies and the motorists." -East Valley Tribune

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San Tan Valley Looks to Find It's Identity

"With an estimated population of nearly 80,000, finding an identity and a sense of community can be a challenge. Since the name San Tan Valley was approved, Castillo already sees a difference." -Casa Grande Valley Newspapers

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