It’s a bird … no that is a plane! Some residents in Casa Grande got a surprise yesterday when the pilot of a small plane had to make an emergency landing near Villago Park. Fortunately, no one was injured in the landing.
And the remaining Eloy and Arizona City residents who have been without power since Monday, can return home and get out of the scorching heat. APS reported Wednesday that it has restored electricity to all customers in the area who had their power knocked out due to a monsoon storm on Sunday. Check out the drone video APS took of the repair process below.
Also, the CG Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking public comment on at least two projects that are requesting major amendments to the city’s general plan because the properties don’t have certificates of assured water supply from the state. The two properties are zoned for the development of single-family homes but lack the water certificates needed to move forward under their current zoning category.
The Eloy Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new ways to attract residents from both in and out of the city through events and special attractions.
This drone footage provided by APS shows part of the process to restore power to parts of Pinal County that had been without it for days following a major monsoon storm on Sunday.
Beginning in early 2023, Casa Grande residents will have access to a new transportation option, with the city rolling out a demand-response transit service. The city is seeking input from the community to name the service.