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Juliana Walter

Osburn’s chat format changing

Sedona City Manager Karen Osburn has completed her first two “Straight Talk” sessions and so far, she believes they are successful. The city’s office hours are avail­able for residents to voice their concerns and discuss any topic of their choosing....

P&Z approves 60 townhomes

The city of Sedona is hoping to mix up the housing options as 60 long-term rental townhomes will be built in West Sedona. Scottsdale-based companies MKC Holdings and Morgan Taylor Homes presented their townhome proposal to Planning & Zoning commissioners,...

Soap star debuts film at SIFF

Jason Cook will not only be showing one of his written and directed films at next week’s Sedona International Film Festival, but he will also be leading a workshop on his career. Cook began his career acting on daytime television...

USFS steps up camping limits

The Red Rock Ranger District is cracking down on camping on the Coconino National Forest. “We recently started using a new app, which is an amazing improvement,” Red Rock District Ranger Amy Tinderholt said. The app is available for all staff...

Council looks at new STR laws

Sedona City Council heard 26 Sedona area residents speak on short-term rental regulation on Feb. 8, and the council let them know that Sedona will not be looking into implementing all of Paradise Valley’s new regulations. Out of the residents...

Sedona may get a Sister City

Sedona will be looking to join the Sister Cities organization in the next year. Chuck Marr retired in Sedona many years ago from Omaha, Nebraska, where he helped spearhead the Sister Cities organization there as well. Since then, he has...

Community Pulse updates residents

The Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau hosted their Community Pulse meeting this past Wednesday. Many community members attended to hear what goals the city has and to ask questions of the presenters. “I enjoyed it because there were a...

Short-term rental owners weigh in on rules

Sedona short-term rental owners are not too thrilled about what they’re hearing from Sedona City Council. Many towns and cities in Arizona have been talking about the impact of short-term rentals since the 2016 passage of Senate Bill 1350 that...

Screenwriter speaks at SIFF

David Isaacs will be making his first trip to the area for the Sedona International Film Festival in two weeks. Some of his work includes shows like “Mad Men,” “Cheers,” “M*A*S*H,” “Frasier,” “The Simpsons,” “Almost Perfect” and more. The majority...

County sued for religious law

The Divine Grace Yoga Ashram is filing a lawsuit against Yavapai County for unequal religious treatment. Currently, the Yavapai County Building Ordinance requires a conditional use permit with a public input opportunity for churches to operate in R1L zoning jurisdic­tions—...

About Me

Juliana Walter was born and raised on the East Coast, originating from Maryland and earning her degree in Florida. After graduating from the University of Tampa, she traveled all over the West for months before settling in Sedona. She has previously covered politics, student life, sports and arts for Tampa Magazine and The Minaret. When she’s not working, you can find Juliana hiking and camping all over the Southwest. If you hear something interesting around the city, she might also find it interesting and can be contacted at jwalter@larsonnewspapers.com.
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