Sedona AZ (May 22, 2014) – With the upcoming 2014 election campaign kicking off, the City of Sedona reminds the community of the political sign code regulations approved by City Council in response to a State Law. In 2011, state legislation mandated that all municipalities allow political signs with size and location limits that dramatically exceeded prevailing Sedona City standards for political signs.
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Includes the communities of the Verde Villages, Verde Santa Fe, Cornville, Page Springs and any other areas within the Verde Valley Fire District Cottonwood AZ (May 21, 2014) – Extreme high wind conditions combined with rising temperatures have accelerated drying conditions across the county and the state. With several wildfires already burning in Arizona, the Verde Valley Fire District is implementing these restrictions in an effort to improve public safety conditions.
ADOT recommends motorists avoid area; Use I-17 and SR 179 as alternate route Sedona AZ (May 21, 2014) State Route 89A remains closed between Sedona and Flagstaff due to a wildfire that began Tuesday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Phoenix AZ (May 21, 2014) – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23.
Cottonwood AZ (May 21, 2014) – Verde Valley Land Preservation invites you to the closing celebration of the traveling exhibit of Verde River inspired art -“A River Runs Thru Us”. This free event will be held at the Old Town Center for the Arts on Friday May 30th from 5:30-8pm.
Academy Award-winner stars in Stratford Festival production on the big screen at theatre Sedona AZ (May 21, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to host the big screen premiere of “Caesar and Cleopatra”, starring Academy Award-winner Christopher Plummer in the title role, on Tuesday, May 27 — from the Stratford Festival. There will be two shows at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
‘One Less Spark’ campaign shows how drivers can help prevent wildfires Phoenix AZ (May 20, 2014) – One Less Spark One Less Wildfire. That’s the name of an interagency campaign that the Arizona Department of Transportation will participate in to raise driver awareness of their role in preventing wildfires. The “One Less Spark One Less Wildfire” awareness campaign was started by the U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies in California in 2012. The campaign focuses on the role drivers and home owners play in helping to prevent wildfires.
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – In June 2014, Red Rock State Park will host the Yavapai- Apache Nation Cultural Awareness Day. The Park will also have local Todd Bostwick speak about the discovery of Sinagua salt mining. Visitors can also enjoy a hike or walk amid the beautiful landscape of the Sedona red rocks. The park offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own.
Sold-out production from London makes big-screen debut in Sedona at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s extraordinary production of “Richard II” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Memorial Day — Monday, May 26. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play. There will be one show at 2 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – The City of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on the Storm Water Quality Management Program. The Program affects the entire City, including construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and activities by residents or tourists that may result in water pollution.
Motorists can use I-17 and SR 179 to travel to and from Sedona and Flagstaff Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – Planning to travel between Sedona and Flagstaff anytime soon? The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends motorists to plan ahead for potential delays. Beginning on Tuesday, May 27, the three-mile switchbacks section of State Route 89A, located midway between Sedona and Flagstaff, will be closed for up to five weeks for paving and rockfall containment. This construction is located approximately 13 miles north of Sedona, and involves extensive repairs to the area between Pine Flats Campground and Vista Point Overlook.
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – When hospital emergency department personnel are faced with unruly, difficult people, many times police officers are called in for assistance. Over the past two years, police departments in Cottonwood, Prescott Valley and Prescott report a dramatic 25% decrease in calls from hospital emergency departments.
UPDATE: Due to the Slide Fire in Oak Creek Canyon, and for obvious reasons, the emergency siren system testing previously scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday May 22 at 10:00 AM has been cancelled. Thursday, May 22nd at approximately 10:00AM Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – In preparation for the upcoming fire season the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system on Thursday, May 22 at approximately 10:00 AM. This system is designed to notify residents of Oak Creek Canyon and Uptown Sedona of severe emergencies that require evacuation. This test serves two purposes: (1) SFD is assured that the system…
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – It’s back! Camp at Sunset Park in Sedona with all of the benefits and none of the drawbacks to camping in the wild. Sedona Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer to our community and visitors the opportunity to camp with food provided, activities planned, restrooms nearby, and all while the beautiful scenery of Sedona surrounds you. This summer’s event takes place on June 6 & 7 beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday evening and ending at 10 a.m. Saturday morning.
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2014) – In 2005, a large-scale illegal marijuana garden was discovered in the remote Fossil Springs Wilderness. The Forest Service, along with other law enforcement agencies, eradicated approximately 20,000 plants in the vicinity of Calf Pen and Sand Rock Canyons. Nine years passed before funds could be found and resources organized to remove the 1.5 tons of trash left from that illegal operation. The trash included miles of irrigation tubing bundled into piles during several previous hiking trips.