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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Ron Eland

Sedona City Council aligns municipal code with new short-term rental law

The Sedona City council did a little winter house­keeping regarding one of the most talked about topics in the community.  On Tuesday, Nov. 26, council voted unanimously to approve a resolution and ordinance revising the city’s code on...

Spring Creek Ranch owners invite public to tour site of proposed development

The owners of a proposed residential development are hoping that by allowing people to get a first-hand look at the project, it will help address concerns, answer their questions and gather input along the way.  ...

P&Z takes no action on proposal that would redefine ‘major’ and ‘minor’ Community Plan changes

It’s back to the drawing board — somewhat.  After two hours of discus­sion and public input, the Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission was not comfortable with what was presented to it regarding a staff-initiated request for a minor...

Steve Richardson takes Sedona Parks & Rec manager post

Even though he’s going from having a staff of around 50 to one a fraction of that size, that doesn’t concern Steve Richardson. In fact, it’s just the opposite.  “I’m excited because this gives me...

Man arrested for bomb threat at bank in VOC

Parts of State Route 179 in the Village of Oak Creek were closed to traffic and area businesses evacuated as a result of what turned out to be a bomb scare at a local bank.  ...

Volunteers knit caps for Sedona-area schoolchildren

Members of SedonaKind lived up to their organization’s name and in the process are helping to spread a little joy this holiday season.  “As we came into the schools, we could see there were a...

Yavapai County supervisors unanimously approve zone change for Hilton Garden on SR 179

It was another unanimous vote by Yavapai County officials.  On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve a zone map change for a proposed 154-room Hilton Garden Inn at the intersection of Jacks...

Update: Master-planned Villa Bellaggio will not face Yavapai County planning and zoning Dec. 19

Many in the Verde Valley may have been surprised to hear within the last few weeks of not one but two proposed planned communities in the area between Sedona and Cottonwood.  Villa Bellaggio, an Italian-style village made up...

APS to install solar carports at Sedona City Hall

For the city of Sedona, it’s a win-win situation — helping the environment while saving a few bucks in the process.  By a unanimous vote, the Sedona City Council approved an agreement with APS through its Solar Communities...

Sedona Cultural Park for sale for $19.9M

In most communities, if a 40-acre parcel of land goes up for sale, few residents would blink an eye. But that’s not the case in Sedona, especially when it’s one of the area’s most talked-about pieces of property.  ...

About Me

Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.
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