Casa Grande Post

Eloy firefighters rescued a donkey trapped in the CAP Canal near Highway 87 and Shedd Road. Livestock-experienced crew members led the effort with ropes and vehicles.

The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission heard a presentation on Pinal County energy development, warning that solar, batteries, and gas projects are urgently needed to support Arizona's economic growth.

Casa Grande's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Samba Energy Center battery energy storage facility on April 2, 2026. The 36-acre BESS will support APS grid operations and generate up to $14 million in local tax revenue.

Pinal County approved Policy 2.61 governing AI workplace use. The rules cover data privacy, approved tools like Google Gemini, and employee oversight.

Pinal County approved the Overfield Road commercial rezoning 3–1, overruling a planning commission denial. A restaurant and retail development is planned for the former nursery site.