SEDONA, AZ (July 03, 2009) - In response to the direction given by a previous City Council, the City Community Development Department (CDD) researched solutions to providing affordable housing in Sedona. In the fall of 2008, the CDD proposed an ordinance permitting higher densities in prescribed areas along SR 89A in West Sedona. Embedded, but not part of the high density ordinance, was a reference to a second draft ordinance allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in areas that are zoned residential-single family.  [more]

ADOT SR 179 construction update for week of July 6, 2009

Sedona, AZ - (July 3, 2009) -  All highway construction in the area will end on Thursday, July 2 at the end of the day and resume Monday, July 6 at 7 a.m. in observance of the 4th of July holiday. ADOT officials ask that drivers please be aware that all posted and reduced speed limits apply and will be strictly enforced throughout the holiday weekend. [more]

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Ochser files Notice of Claim against City of Sedona

By Tommy Acosta

SEDONA, AZ (June 30, 2009) - Dark Skies proponent Cliff Ochser has filed a Notice of Claim against the City of Sedona seeking $25,000 in damages he claims he suffered because of criminal proceedings taken against him by City Attorney Mike Goimarac on behalf of the city over an alleged-threatening letter Mr. Ochser sent exposing a mayoral candidate’s sexual solicitations.  [more]

Pink Jeep, why I always smile and wave

I'm a hiker and a runner so Pink Jeep and I cross paths from time to time. [more]

Ken's Creekside features Tommy Acosta and Chickie Brooklyn

Songwriting duo put on dinner show and full-band performance Wednesday, July 8.

SEDONA, AZ (June 28, 2009) - Continuing its fine tradition of featuring Sedona’s local talent in an elegant and classy atmosphere, the Gypsy Lounge at Ken’s Creekside will host songwriting team Tommy Acosta and Chickie Brooklyn Wednesday, July 8 for a cozy acoustic-dinner show 7-9 p.m.; and a performance by “Moonstone,” their full band, featuring Lyle Pratt on lead guitar and Rich Kiegly on drums, starting 10 p.m. [more]

Sedona Fire District adopts 2009/2010 Budget with reductions in both budget amount and tax rate

SEDONA, AZ – (June 29, 2009) – At the June 24th governing board meeting, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) governing body unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2010 budget. The governing board, staff, residents, and other community stakeholders spent more than six months on the development of the 2010 budget, which included six public meetings to facilitate citizen input.  [more]

Fourth of July Weekend: Musical Magic at Tlaquepaque

SEDONA, AZ (June 29, 2009) - For Independence Day vacationers to Sedona and locals who are staying put, Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is geared up for some free, family-fun music that will get your feet tapping and take you to exotic places and festive musical traditions south of the border.  [more]

Sedona considers solar power for City Hall

By Carl Jackson

SEDONA, AZ (June 24, 2009) - One of the City of Sedona's stated strategic priorities is to become a model community in terms of energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources. [more]

Sedona.biz interviews candidates for open council seat:  Michael Ward

By Tommy Acosta, Associate Editor

SEDONA, AZ (June 27, 2009) - Because there will be no election for the currently-vacant council seat left open by former Sedona City Council member Marc Sterling, Sedona.biz has invited the four council applicants to express their position, qualification and vision for Sedona.   [more]

Verde Valley Leadership Class III holds Criminal Justice Day

Cottonwood, AZ (June 19) - Members of Class III of Verde Valley Leadership held an Issue Day focused upon Criminal Justice. The goal of the day was to learn about criminal activity and rehabilitation in Yavapai County. The Issue Day was held at the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors room in Cottonwood.  [more]