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It’s the Weekend!

Friday , 02/13/2026
It’s the Weekend!
Whether this week was a challenge or a breeze – You made it, Pahovis ! Congratulations!🎉To help you celebrate, here is your weekly overview. Be sure to scroll down 👇🏼 and check out 👀 news you may have missed, upcoming events 🗓️, how to support our local businesses🛍️ , & helpful area info💖!

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📰 News You May Have Missed
Rural Metro Fire Crews Battle Two-Story House Fire in Johnson Ranch

Just after 7 p.m. on February 10, 2026, San Tan firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the Johnson Ranch community.
When crews arrived, they were met with intense heat and zero visibility conditions as they worked their way into the…
Letter to the Editor: Why PCAO Partnered with ICE

We’ve heard from a lot of Pinal County residents who are confused by the Board’s public claims about our Task Force Model agreement with ICE and what the law actually allows.
You deserve clarity – not spin.
This partnership isn’t politics. It’s public…
Letter to the Editor: Truth Telling

Mr. Chairman, today the Board has a teaching opportunity on truth telling in Pinal classrooms and in this Board of Supervisors.
This past month you addressed County Attorney Miller’s unlawful 287(g) ICE agreement. Decisive actions that have hopefully…
San Tan Valley Council Plans Interim Committee to Review Zoning Cases

San Tan Valley leaders are working on a way for the town to have a stronger voice in development decisions while Pinal County still controls zoning matters.
Even though San Tan Valley became an incorporated town in 2025, state law requires Pinal County…
Arizona Moves 2026 Primary Election Date to July

Legislation approved unanimously by the Arizona House of Representatives and signed into law last week will move Arizona’s 2026 primary election earlier in the summer.Under the new law, the primary election will shift from the first Tuesday in August…
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on Pinal County Attorney’s 287(g) Agreement with DHS/ICE

A judge has temporarily blocked implementation of a controversial immigration enforcement agreement entered into by Brad Miller, setting the stage for a court hearing later this month.
On Monday, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit…
Pinal County Federal Credit Union Opens New San Tan Valley Branch with Ribbon Cutting

Pinal County Federal Credit Union will celebrate the opening of its newly built and relocated San Tan Valley branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The new branch is located at 31312 N. Gantzel Rd., San Tan Valley,…
Lost Dutchman Events Return This February

If you’re looking for something fun (and close by) to add to your February calendar, the annual Lost Dutchman events in Apache Junction may be worth the short drive north.
The popular event series kicks off with the Lost Dutchman Marathon on Sunday,…
Town of San Tan Valley Launches Logo Design Competition with $2,500 Prize

The Town of San Tan Valley is inviting residents to help shape the community’s visual identity by participating in a new Logo Design Competition. The winning design will become the Town’s first official municipal logo, and the selected designer will…
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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
Looking for things to do in the upcoming week? Here are a few highlights from our events calendar. Don’t forget to check out the full events calendar at https://santanvalley.com/events to make sure you’re not missing out on anything.😀
Chair Yoga for Adults at the LibraryDateFri, Feb 13, 09:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Sizzling Seniors Get-TogetherDateFri, Feb 13, 09:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center
Yarn CraftersDateFri, Feb 13, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Let’s Play!DateFri, Feb 13, 01:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Dungeons & Dragons DateFri, Feb 13, 03:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Come Learn MahJongDateSat, Feb 14, 11:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Feb 17, 07:30 amLocation
San Tan Valley Town Council MeetingDateWed, Feb 18, 06:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Government Complex
Yarn CraftersDateFri, Feb 20, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Feb 24, 07:30 amLocation
Paws in the Parks! DateTue, Feb 24, 05:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Yarn CraftersDateFri, Feb 27, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Wildflower WalkDateFri, Feb 27, 03:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
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OOROO Auto
American Family Insurance – Carrie Litviak
Coyote Color
Combs Performing Arts Center
Discovery Play Preschool
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