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July 15, 2026

If you’ve been watching the forecast and wondering why the experts seem more concerned than usual about this summer, there’s a two-word answer: Super El Niño. Climate scientists have been tracking a significant warming pattern building in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, and they say it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest on record. For residents of Oro Valley and SaddleBrooke, that has real implications — for the heat, for wildfire smoke, and for what our monsoon…

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July 10, 2026

The river that helps fill Oro Valley’s taps is having its worst year in decades. Federal data now shows 2026 could produce some of the lowest water levels ever recorded on the Colorado River system, and Oro Valley’s water utility is already preparing for the fallout. A river running out of snow Most of the Colorado River’s water starts as snow in the Rocky Mountains. This past winter, that snowpack came in at roughly half its normal amount, following the…

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July 9, 2026

I’ve spent a lot of hours this year talking to candidates, residents, and community leaders. I want to tell you what I hear, and why I think this election matters more than those before it. I love this town. That’s not a line; it’s the reason ILoveOV.com exists. I care about the character of Oro Valley, the safety of our neighborhoods, the quality of our streets and Pusch Ridge – which I look at every day. OV is a place…

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July 2, 2026

Overlook Restaurant A Review By D & D Diners If a menu offers a palate-pleasing variety of food, the large windows offer stunning views from every angle, the staff provides good service, and the venue offers exhibit space for local art, why isn’t the Overlook Restaurant busier? We are delighted to be working our way through their eclectic menu, but their inspired specials often throw us off our routine. During our foray, we enjoyed the breakfast burrito, stuffed with bacon,…

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June 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brittany Kevan Owner, Code Ninjas Oro Valley Brittany.Kevan@codeninjas.com (520) 635-4076 ORO VALLEY, Ariz. — Code Ninjas Oro Valley will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, July 25, with a family-friendly community event at its new Dojo in Oro Valley Marketplace, located at 12125 N Oracle Rd #129, Tucson, AZ 85737. The celebration will be open to the public from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a ribbon cutting planned for approximately 9:45 AM. Families are…

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June 22, 2026

Harvest Restaurant, Father’s Day 2026 Reviewed by The Diners Harvest has been on ILoveOV’s radar for a while, being a Featured Business back in October 2024, which left us with a good impression of what the restaurant had to offer. Good salads.  Decent burgers. The kind of place you go when you want something familiar and don’t feel like driving far. So when Father’s Day rolled around, and we were looking for a comfortable dinner, Harvest felt like a reasonable…

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June 2, 2026

Editor’s note: We’re delighted to welcome two new voices to ILoveOV. The sisters behind this column will be dropping in on local restaurants throughout the year and reporting back, one table at a time. This is their first review, and we expect many more to follow. If there’s a spot you’d like them to visit, let us know. Oro Valley’s Speakeasy By D&D Diners Good food isn’t hard to find in Oro Valley. Cabali is. And it’s absolutely worth seeking…

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May 12, 2026

Tucson, AZ – Congressman Juan Ciscomani focused on serving veterans and listening to community concerns last week during a district work week that included constituent events in Marana, Oro Valley, and Sierra Vista. The Congressman also participated in a briefing with leadership at Fort Huachuca, where he was given an update in the new mission he secured for the Cochise County Army post. “It was an honor to spend last week meeting directly with the veterans, families, small business owners, and…

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April 27, 2026

        Caryn Stedman saageventscommittee@gmail.com TUCSON, Ariz. — The Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) invites the public to a special Art & Appetizers event celebrating creativity, community, and the spirit of Mother’s Day. The event will take place at the SAAG Gallery in Joesler Village and will feature live art demonstrations, delicious food, and opportunities to win a unique artwork. This lively gathering will showcase five SAAG artists creating work in real time, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes…

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April 13, 2026

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10 this year, and if you’re still figuring out what to do for the most important woman in your life, you’re not alone. The good news? Oro Valley is packed with locally owned shops, outstanding restaurants, and relaxing experiences that make it easy to show Mom just how much she means to you—without ever leaving town. Whether your mom loves a quiet morning with coffee and pastries, a full afternoon of pampering, or a…

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March 16, 2026

If you have driven Naranja Drive anytime since November, you have watched it take shape — the survey stakes, the grading work, the steady progress of Granite Construction crews working the north shoulder between La Canada Drive and First Avenue. Four months into construction, the Naranja Drive Multi-Use Path is no longer an announcement or a planning document. It is a 1.75-mile stretch of real, physical infrastructure emerging along one of Oro Valley’s most-traveled corridors. And with a summer 2026…

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March 11, 2026

If you have lived in Oro Valley for any length of time, you already know the desert is never truly dormant. But every spring, the Sonoran landscape reminds us just how alive it really is. From late February through April, the hillsides, washes, and trail corridors around our community transform into something you would never expect from a place that averages fewer than twelve inches of rain per year. Brittlebush erupts in clouds of yellow. Mexican gold poppies blanket the…

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