Author: Tommy Acosta

Tommy Acosta is the publisher, editor, and lead opinion writer of Sedona.biz, the hyperlocal cyber magazine known as "The Voice of Sedona and the Verde Valley." He writes on local issues, politics, national affairs, culture, and personal reflection, often with a provocative or satirical tone.In addition to his work as a writer, Acosta is a working musician and reflexologist. He has written extensively about the challenges Sedona's musicians face, noting their low pay despite the town's vibrant music scene.Acosta describes himself as a "political actualist," rejecting strict party affiliations and instead focusing on how people are manipulated by political processes. His coverage spans local Sedona issues, tourism, short-term rentals, cultural events, community building, as well as national commentary and critiques of political figures, sometimes through imaginative pieces like "What Would Tommy Do?"Acosta is deeply engaged in Sedona's cultural and spiritual community, advocating for local musicians, artisans, and businesses, and writing about Sedona's unique identity as a spiritual and artistic hub.

Cornville AZ (August 28, 2014) – Come and learn about fire safety at the monthly Cornville Community Association meeting on Wednesday September 10th at 6:00 P.M. Meetings are at Oak Creek School,11490 E. Purple Sage Drive.  Fire Captain Dustin Chambliss will discuss fire safety in the kitchen and around your home. Children are welcome and are encouraged to join us and learn about staying safe in their homes. County Supervisor Tom Thurman will discuss a possible jail tax proposal. Please come and be part of the community. Meetings of the Cornville Community Association are free and open to the public. Additional information is available on their website www.CornvilleAZ.org

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By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (August 27, 2014) – The Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District continues to move forward full-speed ahead with its dual-principal concept at West Sedona School. At its July 14, 2014 school board meeting four of five members voted to approve a plan developed by SOCUSD Superintendent David Lykins to have both a K-5 principal and a Grades 6-8 principal in WSS. Lykins said the task of moving the school forward was too much for one principal alone and having two at the school would allow each to focus on the specific needs of their assigned grade span,…

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By Ted Grussing … the new and fresh becomes the newly departed or nearly so … mostly we are used to seeing the vibrant blooms at the peak of their life cycle and when that passes we forget them … we go for the blooms just coming into their full beauty … yesterday’s bloom a memory soon added to the compost pile.

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By Chief Kris Kazian, Sedona Fire District Sedona AZ (August 27, 2014) – Thanks to the generosity of many wonderful people, the Sedona Fire District, U.S. Forest Service, Coconino County Sheriff, Coconino County Search and Rescue, and Coconino County Emergency Management have received the backing they needed to deal with the Slide Fire and its aftermath. From the moment smoke was reported in Oak Creek Canyon on May 20, 2014, until the blaze was contained on June 4 and 1,200 firefighters left their duties, the community remained supportive of these agencies and their commitment to the safety of residents and…

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Sedona AZ (August 27, 2014) – Vismaya and Allen are back for an evening of live music on the patio at The Field Organic Restaurant, where you will be transported to a European bistro atmosphere. Ingrid Hagelberg (Vismaya), born in Sweden, has lived mostly in Sedona for the past several years but has toured the World and sings in several languages.

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By Ted Grussing … it only seems appropriate to find One taking a dreamy rest on the softest pillow you can imagine and clutching another pillow to rest her paw on. Such is life in the ether and the unknown is just a few thousand feet away from us … maybe closer … I successfully negotiated an 80 degree bank to get the heck out of the way and there was still a lot of sky left for me to play in. One has made things a little difficult for me tonight as she has been crashed on my Wacom…

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Sedona AZ (August 26, 2014) – Come join Karen Russell for a fun and informative movie night with a lively discussion afterwards. Organic popcorn and snacks will be served. “Your back pain will require SURGERY”. “Without these pills, you face life-long PAIN”. “Your child’s behavior requires MEDICATION”. That’s what the doctor tells you, but who tells the doctor what to say?

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By Betsy KleinDirector of Marketing & Development Sedona AZ (August 25, 2014) – The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) is looking for more foster parents for its expanding pet fostering program. Foster parents provide a temporary, loving home, to pets that have lost their own homes and find a shelter environment difficult to adjust to. Fostering an animal dramatically increases the chance of being adopted as foster parents provide a loving home, socialization, security, food and where necessary, training or medication to their foster animals.

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By Ted Grussing … with engine silent the dance begins thousands of feet above the clouds … paths are chosen as you descend to cloud level and then the fun as you wheel through cloud canyons picking paths, cranking and banking to music only you can hear and then you emerge below them … engine back on and climb another five thousand feet to begin again …

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By Jennifer Epperson Sedona AZ (August 25, 2014) – Have you been contemplating the questions flying around town? While Sedona enjoys it summer slumber, artists have been busy asking questions, and they are not simple ones. Tina Mion, artist in our fair town and in Winslow, recently provided a provocative question for artists and art lovers. As part of the NAU Summer Seminar Series at Mary Fisher Theatre artist Tina Mion asked,  “Why Am I Here?” and the audience contemplated along with her. When she asked how many in the audience were from Sedona, not a single hand was raised.…

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