In brief

Marana sets 2 meetings

Political notebook: Markets attuned to Grijalva's every word

Re-election earned Rep. Raúl Grijalva privileges like long plane rides and endless debates but apparently also won him super powers to control the stock market.

Arizona mayors form new education partnership

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is one of a group of mayors from around the state who have formed a partnership to research education issues, share ideas and develop programs to help Arizona students.

OV council votes not to fine business sign-code violators

Trouvaille Salon & Spa, in the Trader Joe's shopping center at Oracle and Magee roads, uses an A-frame sign to show potential customers its rates and services. An interim measure that allows the use of temporary displays and outdoor signs expires on Feb. 1.

OV council votes not to fine business sign-code violators

The Oro Valley Town Council has decided not to start charging fees to people who violate its sign code.

OV Council votes 5-2 not to fine businesses that violate sign code

At its regular meeting Sept. 5, the Oro Valley Town Council decided not to start charging fees to people who violate its sign code.

Cost estimates balloon for Oro Valley wildlife crossings

Plans for three wildlife crossings in the Oro Valley area are in jeopardy after updated cost estimates came in at $11.2 million.

Rosemont road work rejected by PAG board

A state project to widen the scenic Arizona 83 to accommodate traffic from the proposed Rosemont Mine was rejected by the Pima Association of Governments Regional Council Thursday.

Hiremath is new OV mayor

Oro Valley dentist and mayoral candidate Satish Hiremath fought his way to the top over the weekend, defeating retired air-traffic controller Mike Zinkin by just 30 votes once the town's provisional ballots were counted.