Oro Valley News

It's up to Gov. Jan Brewer to decide if Tucson city elections will become nonpartisan.

Tracy Lawrence has sold more than 8 million recordings in his 18-year career. He now has his own record label.

Remember Torino Ristorante Italiano in Oro Valley? It was a well-reviewed eatery that occupied the space at 10355 N. La Canada Drive that eventually became Harvest Restaurant.

The following letters are in response to the June 26 articles " 'The King of Pop' " and "Struggle with cancer claims Farrah Fawcett." Elvis wasn't in Jackson's league Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer who ever lived.

They had responded to a call saying she was suicidal and had guns in the house. a April 21, 2009: Cochise County SWAT team deputies shot and killed Randall Kent Oly in St.

A 3-year-old boy was hospitalized today after nearly drowning in a backyard pool.

Oro Valley is making it easier for new homeowners to go green. The Town Council amended Oro Valley's building codes to include mandatory solar-ready fixtures in houses and duplexes built after July 17.

This is Southern Arizona's Most Wanted. It's a segment designed for local law enforcement agencies to put the spotlight on wanted criminals running loose in our area.

Neighbors Group helps others one stitch at a time By Danielle Sottosanti Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona Published: 06.21.2009 A crafty group is knitting, crocheting and quilting up a storm in Oro Valley.

Sun City Vistoso might boast easy retirement living, but a fierce dispute between residents and the community's general manager over a proposed real estate company has led to some serious stress there.

The Groshans' "road warrior" phase is still pretty new to them. Aimee and Mike Groshans quit their jobs three years ago, sold their home in Chicago and hit the road in a 22-foot used RV.

Residents of the Tanque Verde Valley northeast of Tucson first learned about plans for a new, nondenominational church in their neighborhood late last year.

Sandy Rathbun reports July 4th party cancellation hurts food bank Budget troubles caused the town of Oro Valley to cancel its Fourth of July celebration this summer.

Joyce Bertschy has lived in Picture Rocks for 25 years and has developed an uncanny ability to find unburied treasure, packrat middens under the hood of her car and cholla balls.

Tuesday night, police made an arrest that they hope will help stop the flow of illegal drugs in area schools.

Sonoran Saints, a locally owned religious gifts, goods, and supplies store, recently moved from its Oro Valley location to the Tucson Spectrum shopping center at West Irvington Road and Interstate 19.

Tucson's decision to cancel its Fourth of July celebration leaves Marana as the only local government putting on a party for the nation's birthday.

Starting today, Oro Valley employees who voluntarily leave their jobs in the next 45 days will get a severance package.

Sun Tran is looking for feedback from riders on its new express routes in Oro Valley, Rita Ranch, Downtown and the Aero Park.

Sun Tran is looking for feedback from riders on its new express routes linking Rita Ranch to Downtown and Oro Valley, to Downtown and to airport-area industrial plants.