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Recent coverage of Oro Valley from local and regional media.

KJZZlicense plate reader data lawsuit

Woman sues Oro Valley for automatic license plate reader data about her vehicles

Woman sues Oro Valley for automatic license plate reader data about her vehicles KJZZ

Nov 9, 2026
Tucson Spotlightschool closures

TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back

Tucson Unified School District proposes closing five schools in 2027 to address declining enrollment, drawing pushback from parents.

Nov 4, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)Ina/Oracle annexation priority

Ina/Oracle Oro Valley’s top priority

Annexation of properties along and near the Oracle / Ina intersection is Oro Valley’s highest priority for expansion, the Oro Valley Town Council determined on Oct. 21.

Nov 4, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)zoning change

Oro Valley prohibits stand-alone data centers

Stand-alone data centers are officially prohibited in Oro Valley commercial and technical park zoning districts, according to a code amendment adopted unanimously by the town council on Oct. 28.

Nov 4, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)State Trust Land Annexation Pause

Oro Valley won’t annex Tangerine state lands

A month before three of its members leave office, the Oro Valley Town Council has decided to “pause work” on the long-considered annexation of 888 acres of Arizona State Trust Land on both sides of Tangerine Road near Thornydale Road.

Nov 4, 2026
Tucson Spotlightschool district bond election

Propuesta 427 solicita a los votantes de Pima JTED la aprobación de una emisión de bonos por $250 millones

Los votantes del distrito de Pima JTED decidirán el 3 de noviembre si aprueban una emisión de bonos de $250 millones destinada a campus y programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Nov 2, 2026
Tucson Spotlightdata center noise zoning

Marana approves tougher noise rules for data centers

The Marana Town Council approved zoning rules requiring data centers to meet new noise limits, including low-frequency sound, before they open.

Oct 29, 2026
ILoveOVroad median maintenance

Oracle Road median maintenance starting Nov. 2

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (October 27, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley will perform routine median maintenance on Oracle Road (SR 77) from...

Oct 28, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)council pay increase

Next OV council getting a pay hike

For the first time since 2013, Oro Valley’s next mayor and town council are receiving pay increases when new members are seated Nov. 4.

Oct 28, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)data center zoning prohibition

OV would ban ‘large-scale’ data centers

Oro Valley is prepared to adopt zoning code amendments regulating data centers, to include a prohibition of all “large-scale” data centers using 20MW of power or more.

Oct 28, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)elected officials pay increase

Citizens’ pay increase opinions run the gamut

On Oct. 21, three Oro Valley citizens expressed the full range of opinions regarding proposed pay increases for the town’s mayor and council.

Oct 28, 2026
Explorer News (Tucson Local Media)elected officials compensation

Oro Valley looks at raises for mayor, council

As three of its seven members prepare to leave office, the Oro Valley Town Council is considering raises that would nearly triple annual compensation paid to its mayor and town council members.

Oct 21, 2026