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.

Sedona AZ (February 14, 2019) – Sound Bites Grill in uptown Sedona is a music themed restaurant that guarantees to entertain. Whether you’re looking for jazz, classical and flamenco guitar or some classic rock to dance to this Valentines weekend you won’t be disappointed.Starting on Thursday Feb 14th Valentine’s Day the restaurant is offering dinner and a show with The Louis Landon Jazz Trio starting at 7p.m.  Friday Night Feb 15th at 7 p.m.  The Robin Miller Trio performs classic 70’s and 80’s rock for you to dance with your sweetheart to.

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Rimrock AZ (February 14, 2019) – On February 9, 2019, around 10:45PM, 28-year-old Kathryn Barbosa-Cabral committed Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damage Per Domestic Violence involving a 30-year-old female victim. Additionally, Kathryn committed Child Abuse, Possession of Narcotic Drugs and Paraphernalia by leaving her 3-year-old daughter alone with a plastic container filled marijuana and marijuana ‘wax.’

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Cottonwood AZ (February 13, 2019) – On February 10, 2019, about 1:30 AM, a 17-year-old male teen was involved in a single vehicle collision. When deputies arrived in the 2200 block of Copper Drive in Cottonwood, they saw a black passenger vehicle resting on its side along the east section of the roadway-see photo. It is believed the vehicle may have rolled several times before coming to rest. The teen was standing across the roadway not wearing shoes or a shirt. He indicated his hand hurt and he suffered some scratches on his chest.

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Clarkdale AZ (February 13, 2019) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is pleased to host the next First Friday “In their own words” monthly living history speaker series on Friday, March 1 at 10:00am in the St Thomas Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 889 First South Street in historic downtown Clarkdale.Dinah Moore Gemmill, daughter of Perry and Petie Moore will present her story and share her memories of growing up and raising her family in Clarkdale. Born on Main Street, marrying her Clarkdale sweetheart Jim, a force of energy at St Thomas Episcopal Church, Dinah is the matriarch of four…

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Clarkdale AZ (February 13, 2019) – Contra dance returns to Clarkdale on February 16th with the winning combo of Kari Usher calling the dances and Just Desserts playing the tunes. If you can walk you can contra! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in. No partner or experience is required; bring a snack to share if possible.

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Sedona AZ (February 13, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the third quarter of its fiscal year. Between October 1 and December 31, 2018, a total of $15,660,117 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide Affiliates in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma.The nearly $15.7 million in both discretionary and advised grants and scholarships were awarded in five strategic priority areas:  Health Innovations, Community Improvement & Development, Environment & Sustainability, Arts & Culture, and Quality Education.

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Clarkdale AZ (February 13, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness’ 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019 is underway. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME: Wesley Dean Stewart. 36Charges: Burglary, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Felony Flight      from Law Enforcement and Theft.Description:  DOB 01/08/1983 (36), 6 feet 2 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes, with extensive tattoos of skull…

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By Ted Grussing… it happens every once in a while, and this time I was on the road from Cameron to Desert View at the Grand Canyon … it looks so much more serene from the ground … from above the entire landscape appears to be rendered and in fact it is. This is a shot from the road of the Little Colorado Canyon; it urns to the right and then to the left heading to the edge on the left just above the center of the image. The LC canyon is only a couple of hundred feet deep at…

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Sedona AZ (February 12, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 24, 25, 26, and 27.The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson. Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent white settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”.

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Sedona AZ (February 12, 2019) – The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, in coordination with the city of Sedona’s Public Works Department, will close part of Posse Ground Road from 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb 28, 2017 through Sunday evening March 3, 2019 in order to make it safer for all foot and bike traffic at Posse Grounds Park during the weekend of the event.  

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A New Play about Books, Race, Censorship and the American CharacterSedona AZ (February 12, 2019) – In commemoration of Black History Month, Emerson Theater Collaborative presents playwright Kenneth Jones’ Alabama Story at Sedona United Methodist Church February 22 – 24, 2019.In 1959 Alabama, segregationist Senator E.W. Higgins wants a controversial children’s picture book — about a white rabbit who marries a black rabbit — purged from the state library. But librarian Emily Wheelock Reed refuses, putting both of their worlds at risk in a time of extraordinary social change. Inspired by real events, Alabama Story brings forward issues of racism and censorship during the…

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Prescott AZ (February 12, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME: Heriberto Valera-Fregoso, 37CHARGES: Burglary and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Community activism truly can be effective in helping guide how development takes place.The recent decision by Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) to withdraw their plan to develop the El Rojo Grande Ranch property is a great example of how a community can effectively take action.

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