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Oro Valley expects its Central Arizona Project water allocation to fall 14% starting in January. The utility director said the cut affects only excess stored water and will not change tap availability. Oro Valley says it maintains a resilient supply through diverse sources, so residents should not see tap water affected.
tucsonlocalmedia.com · Sep 23, 2026Base water rates for most Oro Valley customers increase on July 4, according to a local media roundup. The same roundup reported that the town's fiscal year 2026 budget takes effect on July 1. The changes affect what most water customers pay and mark the start of the town's new budget year.
Tucson Daily BriefOro Valley is recruiting new dispatchers for its 911 center, according to local coverage. The hiring effort comes as the town works to keep enough staff in place for emergency communications. Dispatchers answer emergency calls, so a fully staffed center matters for residents who call for help.
KGUN 9Oro Valley now charges more when the public requests police body-worn camera footage. The higher price applies to the cost of processing records requests for footage that has been reviewed. Anyone who asks for police video records should expect to pay more than before.
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A new app called Pathfinder aims to help Arizona parents avoid accidentally misusing Empowerment Scholarship Account money. The program has been accused of fraud multiple times, and the existing handbook is very long. The app evaluates if a purchase is allowed before it is made.
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A student who attended Catalina High School spoke at a recent forum regarding potential school closures. He shared how the multicultural environment of his school changed his life and helped him achieve academic success. The forums addressed declining enrollment and revenue for TUSD.
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Community members can vote Saturday for five finalist designs by Vail-area students to be featured on a Hughes Federal Credit Union debit card. The contest supports student creativity and will have $5 from every issued card going to the Vail School District Foundation.
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The Arizona State Department of Education said the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal disability law while preparing to move its west-side Tucson campus to Oro Valley. The state said ASDB predetermined placements for some students and did not give families all options for the 2026-27 school year. The department appointed a special monitor, and ASDB has until Aug. 28 to respond.
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A weekly news roundup published on 2026-07-25 said Arizona education officials found that the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal special education law during its move to Oro Valley. The roundup also noted related local coverage alongside other regional stories. No next step was stated in the roundup.
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Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind was told by the Arizona State Department of Education that it violated federal disability law when it restricted placement options for students last spring. The issue came as ASDB prepared to shut its west-side Tucson campus and move students to a campus in Oro Valley for the 2026-27 school year. The state letter says ASDB has until Aug. 28 to respond.
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KGUN 9 reported on a closure ceremony at Copper Creek Elementary as the school year wrapped up. The story focused on the school's transition and the impact on families and staff.
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A June 17 council meeting agenda included final adoption of the town’s FY 2026/27 budget and a proposed new 2.5% local use tax. The agenda also listed floodplain code changes, school resource officer agreements, and other law enforcement items.
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The June 17 council meeting covered the town budget, a proposed local use tax, and changes to floodplain rules. Council also reviewed school resource officer staffing and other public safety items.
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The Town Council discussed a proposed 2.5% local use tax, code changes for floodplain management, and a fee increase for body camera footage requests. The meeting also included school resource officer staffing and a law enforcement mutual aid item.
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Town council meeting coverage highlighted final adoption of the FY 2026/27 budget, a proposed 2.5% local use tax, and floodplain code changes. The agenda also included a school resource officer agreement with Amphitheater Unified School District.
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A June 17 council meeting agenda included a proposed 2.5% local use tax, floodplain code revisions tied to state audit findings, and a higher fee for body-worn camera footage requests. The council also considered school resource officer staffing and other public safety items.
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