A reader wrote to us expressing concern over the Town Council’s decision last week to grant the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) an additional six weeks to present their appeal on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny a height increase for a new sanctuary. The added time, the reader noted, allows OVCN time to strengthen their case. The reader pointed out that Paul Oland of Paradigm Land Design, working for OVCN, submitted two requests for information to the town just days later. Both requests seek information on prior building height approvals for similar facilities. The reader questioned why such information was not requested long ago.
March brings outdoor fun and family activities to Oro Valley
The Oro Valley Parks & Recreation newsletter highlights an exciting lineup of March events for residents of all ages. Outdoor enthusiasts can join the Oro Valley Hiking Series on March 1 at Dead Horse Canyon, offering a guided trek through an “unmapped” trail. Music lovers can enjoy a Friday Night Concert at Steam Pump Ranch on March 7, featuring a live performance by the Vindaloo Band. Families can look forward to Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch on March 8, complete with historical tours, live music, and a farmers’ market. Later in the month, Movie at the Ranch on March 15 will screen Inside Out 2 under the stars, while Family Camping at the Ranch on March 29-30 provides an opportunity to experience an overnight campout, complete with s’mores and a pancake breakfast. With spring break camps and fitness programs also on the schedule, March is shaping up to be an active and engaging month in Oro Valley.
The February 2025 CrimeFighter Newsletter highlights a new text message scam targeting drivers by falsely claiming they owe unpaid toll road fees. Scammers send messages pretending to be from FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system, and include a link to a fake payment website. The fraudulent messages often create urgency by threatening penalties for non-payment, tricking recipients into providing sensitive financial information. The newsletter warns that a key red flag is the sender’s phone number, which typically originates from the Philippines (+63 country code). FasTrak officials emphasize that they never send text messages demanding payment from non-account holders. Residents are advised to avoid clicking on any links and instead verify toll charges directly through the official FasTrak website.
Ashley Furniture owner Sam levitz faces lawsuit over unpaid rent and customer grievances
In December 2024, the landlords of the Sam Levitz Furniture owned Ashley Furniture, formerly located in the Oro Valley Marketplace, filed a lawsuit in December alleging that the company breached its lease by closing its Oro Valley Ashley Furniture store without notice and failing to pay nearly $60,000 in monthly rent. The lease was intended to run through June 2036. Concurrently, customers have reported unresolved issues, including undelivered furniture and unaddressed warranty claims, with some expressing frustration over the company’s lack of communication since its closure. (Source 1).
(Source 2)Here's why we always question the reliability of national rankings about Oro Valley
We are always wary of data provided by national companies ranking Oro Valley in any survey. These rankings are often promotional articles with little data reliability. One example is moveBuddha’s recent ranking of Oro Valley’s moving trends, which reported only 49 moves into the town and a move-in to move-out ratio of 0.49 in 2024. If moveBuddha’s data were the only source considered, this ratio would suggest that more people are leaving Oro Valley than moving in, implying a declining population. This, of course, is not the case, as Oro Valley’s population is growing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Oro Valley’s population increased from 47,070 in 2020 to an estimated 48,226 in 2022, indicating an average annual growth rate of approximately 0.6%. This suggests a net increase of about 1,156 residents over two years, or roughly 578 people per year. This figure represents net population growth, accounting for both people moving in and out of Oro Valley, as well as natural changes such as births and deaths.
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