Author: Tommy

By Steve Segner Sedna, AZ News: City officials are considering the installation of a grassy area at the local dog park, which is proving to be a terrible idea. The consistent running of the dogs at the park will create an uneven surface that is unable to properly absorb water, meaning that an over-saturation of water would be required in order to make the grass look healthy, but this would only lead to mud puddles and barren patches. Furthermore, due to the hot climate of the area, the grass would be rendered dormant during the winter months and with regular…

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Sedona, AZ News — For those wondering where the extremely loud jet noise came from yesterday, they were caused by two F35 fighter jets flying over Sedona Airport. Apparently, the jets came from Yuma Arizona and were practicing approaching landings on a short runway, like an aircraft carrier’s. According to Wikipedia, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strikemissions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Lockheed Martin is the prime F-35 contractor,…

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Sedona, AZ — Did you know that you can help your dog or cat heal by simply rubbing their paws in specific points for specific duration. Learn about the healing power of pet reflexology and improve the quality of life for you and your beloved pet. Learn more HERE. Buy your book HERE What if there was a magical way to help your pets feel happier and healthier right at your fingertips? Well, now there is. Master Reflexologist Thomas Acosta has developed an innovative holistic method for improving their health and well-being with the power of the ancient healing art…

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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — There they go shooting themselves in the foot again. It was bad enough when Republicans took down Roe vs Wade, but now they want to derail Biden’s effort to forgive student loans. Bad, bad strategy, considering the damage their stand against abortion caused the party in the mid-term elections. They could have had the Senate to boot. The Supreme Court blew the seal. And who comes out of this smelling like a rose should the student loan forgiveness efforts go the same route as Roe vs Wade? Biden of course. Whether SCOTUS lets it go…

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Sedona, AZ: A major snow storm dumped more than six inches of snow overnight, turning Red Rock Country into a winter wonderland. Brief power outages have been reported and side streets remain covered with snow creating hazardous driving conditions around town. People are finding it difficult to even drive out of their driveways. The heavy snow has also downed trees and S.R. 89A remains closed between Flagstaff and Sedona. Drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution and not to travel if not necessary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBTbQEXoYEs I-17 northbound partially reopens; several high country highways remain closed Interstate 17 northbound has reopened between…

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By Scott Jablow, Sedona Mayor Sedona,Az — Hello Sedona.Biz Readers:             I wanted to share some actions I have taken on your behalf during my first few months as your new mayor: This past January we held our annual retreat where we discussed Council Priorities for 2023/24 focusing on the following items: reducing congestion on city roads and at trailheads, implementing new transit options, enhancing regulations on short-term rentals and OHVs, partnering with developers to build workforce housing, improving communications with residents, and continuing to provide new amenities for local residents. Some new projects include an evaluation of the acquisition of…

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By Scott Jablow, Sedona Mayor Hello Sedona.Biz Readers:             I wanted to share some actions I have taken on your behalf during my first few months as your new mayor: Before the end of the year, Council met with our two new State Legislators Senator Ken Bennett, and Representative Dr. Selina Bliss. We explained the important issues facing Sedona and the help we need from the state legislature to address these critical issues. We are fortunate to have previously developed a relationship with Representative Quang Nguyen with whom we have been working to change laws related to OHVs. I visited with…

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Phoenix, Arizona – Capital Giants, a real estate investment fund specializing in multi-family properties in Phoenix, Arizona, announced a successful partnership with local non-profit organizations and governments to provide attainable housing solutions for communities in need.  Capital Giants has committed to housing 5,000 people who previously needed affordable housing solutions through these partnerships. Available exclusively to accredited investors, the fund provides a unique opportunity to invest in multi-family properties in the Phoenix area, offering attainable housing solutions for communities in need while offering significant returns for investors. The fund’s minimum investment is $50,000, with target returns of 20% annually. According…

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By Judy Neiman The disease spread through her lungs like a spider’s web in a deep dark well. Somehow, Vicky knew before they performed the biopsy, it was inoperable. She would have little time left on earth. Vicky had remained calm when Dr. Vance gave her the sad news. She’d sat straight in her chair and wasn’t surprised. Vicky wanted to convince her doctor she could handle anything, even death. Then Vicky cried like a baby when she ran to her car. After ten minutes, she stopped herself. It was time to be mature and think of how this news…

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Condition of Return, a new Arizona-made independent movie, will make its world premiere at the Sedona International Film Festival on Saturday, February 25, 7 p.m., at the Sedona Performing Arts Center.  Directed by long-time Sedona luminary Tommy Stovall, and produced by  partner Marc Sterling the film stars AnnaLynne McCord (Nip/Tuck, 90210), Dean Cain (Lois & Clark), Natasha Henstridge (Species) and James Russo (Django Unchained).  This makes the fifth feature film directed and produced by the duo.  All five of their films have screened at the Sedona Film Festival beginning with their first film Hate Crime, which won the Audience Award…

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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — Every singer has this in common — whether you sing in the shower or on a stage, you always want to sing better. Are you a singer in a band and just want to improve? A karaoke aficionado or a housework singer? Sedona Diva Shondra Jepperson has a plan for you! This professional local Sedona performer and singer has created a new program titled “Unlock the Singing Superstar in You,” a program designed to make you confident enough to perform anywhere. “Now that you’re at a certain age you might be asking “What IF,” Shondra…

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By Sean Dedalus Sedona, Az: Mr. Acosta’s review of President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union was actually very good. Its main point was that President Biden was invigorated with energy and substance. I admit. I was kind of surprised and impressed. The President had “snap, crackle and pop.” I was happy for the President. John Lennon wrote a blistering song called “How Do You Sleep Tonight.” Briefly, Lennon lyrically said that Paul McCartney’s music was like elevator music, when he sang in his song to Paul “The sound you make is muzak to my ears. You must have learned…

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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ -What the hell is going on? As of this writing one supposed spy balloon from China and three flying metallic objects the size of small cars have been knocked out of the sky over America. The three mysterious unidentified flying objects have not been identified and no explanation has been given for their existence or how they pierced our radar defenses. Two were shaped like cylinders and the third like an octagon. We are told that they were flying at abut 45,000 feet, save for the one that was shot down over Lake Huron, which…

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By Tommy Acosta It was about three minutes into President Biden’s speech in his State of the Union address when I found myself searching for clues as to the speaker’s real identity. “It just couldn’t be him,” I thought. “An imposter had taken his place and was getting away with it!” Where was the stumbling, fumbling, bumbling, mumbling President America has grown to love? What the heck was going on? His demeaner was confident. He was lucid. He did not lose himself somewhere in his mind between sentences. He hardly referred to his notes and went on delivering his message…

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