Crime Up. More To Come?

One of the things to watch for as a town grows is an increase in crime. And we've seen it here in Oro Valley. Take a look at these numbers (Source: Explorer). From 2000 through 2002, Oro Valley recorded 147 burlaries, or a rate of 16 burglaries per 10,000 people. In the subsequent five years, there were 548 burglaries, a rate of 26 per 10,000 people.

That us a giant increase no doubt brought on by the grown of Oro Valley.

And, what will the new Wal-Mart bring?

What will the extension of Suntran bus lines (three more are planned for next year. Click here for more. )bring?

Why more crime, of course.

Buyer Beware!

Golder Ranch Fire District ("GRFD") is planning more annexations. And, for those of you living in the district, a doubling of your fire costs. OUCH.

Focus now is on LaReserve.

There's a public hearing on the next phase of Golder Ranch Fire District's annexation in Oro Valley.

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 9.
Where: 3885 E. Golder Ranch Drive, Catalina.

Notice that the meeting is no being held in Oro Valley but at GRFD's headquaters. Interesting.

Click here to read the Daily Star article.