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Pickleball noise
E-bike regulation
Automated license plate readers
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Paradise Valley from local and regional media.
Winter construction hours resume in Paradise Valley - Paradise Valley Independent
Effective October 15, the Town of Paradise Valley resumed its winter construction schedule, which remains in effect through April 30, according to the town manager's Oct. 16 weekly update. Heavy …
Paradise Valley planning commission set to meet tonight - Paradise Valley Independent
The Town of Paradise Valley planning commission will meet tonight, Oct. 20, to discuss special use permits, temporary use permits and more, according to their agenda. The meeting will start with …
Vote yes on 426 and 427 for Paradise Valley - Paradise Valley Independent
OPINION — Vote yes on Proposition 426 to increase the expenditure limitation in Paradise Valley. There is no increase in any tax if you vote yes on 426. Mayor Mark Stanton and four council …
Paradise Valley council considers eliminating fire service fee - Paradise Valley Independent
Paradise Valley Town Council members discussed the future of the town’s fire service fee during an Oct. 22 study session, with several members expressing support for eventually eliminating the fee …
Tourism brought $3.7 billion to Scottsdale in 2025 - Paradise Valley Independent
Tourism continues to be a crucial part of Scottsdale’s economy. It contributed $3.7 billion to the coffers in 2025, supporting more than 29,000 jobs and contributing $78.7 million in city tax …
Paradise Valley council discusses phasing out alarm monitoring program - Paradise Valley Independent
The Paradise Valley Town Council discussed the future of the town’s alarm monitoring program during an Oct. 22 study session, ultimately directing staff to begin planning a gradual phaseout of the …
Paradise Valley propositions likely to pass in early results - Paradise Valley Independent
Although not all ballots have been counted, initial election results show Paradise Valley voters weighing in on two propositions that would affect how the Town manages its spending limitations. …
Paradise Valley voters head to the polls - Paradise Valley Independent
Paradise Valley residents are heading to the polls today to cast their votes in the midterm elections. Arizona voters are weighing in on several races and ballot measures, including state Senate …
Early results have SUSD school bond passing - Paradise Valley Independent
Initial results from the polls have Scottsdale Unified School District’s five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond passing. Polls closed for Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election at 7 …
Scottsdale Unified capital bond passing - Paradise Valley Independent
Scottsdale Unified School District’s five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond was passing Wednesday afternoon. Votes will continue to be counted in the coming days and no results are …
Paradise Valley propositions 426, 427 lead in election results - Paradise Valley Independent
Although election results remain unofficial, Paradise Valley voters appear to be supporting two propositions that would give the town greater flexibility in managing its spending limitations. …
Signs, signs everywhere in Paradise Valley - Paradise Valley Independent
OPINION — As many of you have pointed out to me, and certainly a growing problem, our Town is being taken over by large, potentially illegal construction/builder/contractor advertising signs …