Sedona AZ (June 6, 2020) – At 7:27 a.m. the morning of June 5, Sedona Fire District was dispatched to the 300 block of Acacia Dr. in the Chapel area for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a house, two vehicles, and a piece of powered equipment on fire. The fire had also spread into some nearby brush and was beginning to burn a neighboring home. Fire crews quickly went to work protecting the neighboring structure and confining the fire to the vehicles, equipment and the one structure. “The smoke column was very impressive and was visible from quite a distance,” said…
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By Robert AlbrechtSedona AZ (June 6, 2020) – The Humane Society of Sedona’s Thrift Stores are now open! On Tuesday, May 26, we reopened our Paw Prints Thrift Store in the Village of Oak Creek (VOC) and Paws West Thrift Store at Harkins Plaza in West Sedona. We want you to know that even though we are now open there are significant changes that we have made to assure everyone’s safety and health. We are reopening with appropriate measures in place to limit COVID-19 exposure risks and help keep our community safe while either shopping or donating wonderful items to…
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceNeed a way to make sense of the pandemic and talk about it with your kids or employees? This short, three-chapter parable includes discussion questions for big people and little people both. View book.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre reopens with story of Marcel Marceau starring Jesse EisenbergSedona AZ (June 5, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to re-open its Mary D. Fisher Theatre with the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “Resistance” — starring Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg and Ed Harris — showing June 12-18.The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is re-opening following CDC guidelines and social distance seating at a limited capacity with the approval of Governor Doug Ducey and his staff.At the height of World War II, an aspiring Jewish actor — who would later become one…
Cottonwood AZ (June 5, 2020) – Honorable Michael Bluff of the Yavapai County Superior Court has sentenced a 38-year old Cottonwood man to five years in prison for acts of domestic violence. On June 1, 2020, Ryan Christopher Wheeler was sentenced to the state prison on charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage, and Resisting Arrest.The events occurred on the morning of March 31, 2020, when Cottonwood Police Department officers responded to a physical domestic violence call in Cottonwood. On arrival, they found a female trapped inside a car while Wheeler was using a rock to break the car windows to…
Sedona AZ (June 5, 2020) – In order to protect Oak Creek from pollutants, and as part of administering the Stormwater Quality Management Program (SQMP), the city of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on their SQMP. This public outreach also helps maintain compliance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The SQMP identifies steps the city will take to enhance the quality of stormwater draining from its stormwater system. The SQMP also addresses activities that may result in stormwater pollution from construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and residents or tourists. The plan does not, however,…
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (June 5, 2020) – Sedona Public Library has gradually been reopening and will continue to expand services in a safe and orderly manner in the coming weeks.We have been offering curbside holds pickup since May 6. As we deliver materials we’re greeted with effusive thanks – gratitude to have DVDs, audio books, and books – for watching, listening, and reading pleasure – for inspiration, education, and entertainment. And the recipients offer their thanks that we’re doing it in a cautious and safe manner.
By Ted Grussing… I got an email from a friend today thanking me for the “cool” shot last night … snow and all of that sort of thing and it got me going through some old photos and I came across this photo of Corky on our bicycle built for two. Location, Bushard Street just north a bit from the beach in Huntington Beach and heading home on a snowy morning before going into the law office. Nearly every morning we biked about ten miles along the beach before going into the office. In our twenty five years in Huntington…
Governor Ducey and his committee applaud festival’s plans and grants permission for re-opening; Festival will follow CDC guidelines with patron/staff safety prioritySedona AZ (June 4, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce that it will be safely re-opening its Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, June 12 after receiving the approval of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and his committee.“We were honored by the enthusiastic support of Governor Ducey and his team,” said festival/theatre director Patrick Schweiss. “The board and staff — with significant input from our patrons and volunteers — have put a lot of thought…
Phoenix AZ (June 4, 2020) – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) invites you to fish Arizona waters for free Saturday, June 6. It’s an ideal time to take out the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation.Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. On Saturday, no fishing licenses are required for persons fishing any public waters in Arizona.
Service still available with extended tax filing deadlinePhoenix AZ (June 4, 2020) – With the federal and state income tax filing deadline extended to July 15 due to the public health situation, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division reminds customers they can still get their 2019 vehicle fee and tax information on one document online for free.
Cottonwood AZ (June 24, 2020) – UPDATE – On June 17, 2020, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Detectives followed up on a child exploitation tip identifying a Cottonwood address where Cody Shanks resides. It was also discovered the $75,000 bond from his prior case had been reduced to $10,000 and in early March of 2020, he posted bail and was released. The information from this tip involved activity following the release of Shanks from jail. Search warrants were served to obtain further details regarding the internet account beyond the initial tip. Detectives found a video chat between Shanks and another user…
By Ted Grussing… I have heard from so many that are wondering if the aerial photos are nearing an end. Simple answer is no … I have more than ten thousand aerial shots that I have not yet processed and also I will be flying with a friend in his motorglider periodically and that will be welcome. This way I can focus completely on the photo shoot and he will focus on keeping us off the mountain … hitherto I have had to do both at the same time.
Sedona AZ (June 3, 2020) – After consulting with local County Emergency Managers and District Rangers, it has been determined that effective Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Sedona Fire District (SFD) is moving into Stage II Fire Restrictions.These restrictions prohibit all open fires, fire pits and campfires. During the period of fire restrictions, no burn permits will be issued and existing burn permits are hereby suspended. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are prohibited, unless permitted by the Fire Marshal.
Prescott AZ (June 3, 2020) – Through the Trauma Lens Care program MATFORCE understands that children from hard places often need more positive experiences to help build resilience in their lives. Therefore, MATFORCE and Catholic Charities are partnering to bring a respite summer camp to children in foster care. This camp is for current and past foster children 5- to 18-years old who have high behavioral health needs. Through this community partnership Catholic Charities is able to host the summer camp at no cost to families who participate.