Sedona AZ – The following is a letter from Rabbi Alicia Magal, Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley: Gratitude and blessings to essential workers. Shalom to all from the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.    On Friday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. an Erev Shabbat service will be live streamed on Facebook for JCSVV members. All classes and services for the next few weeks... 

Article submitted by the city of Sedona. Sedona AZ – In light of social distancing measures with COVID-19, this year’s small grant applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications via email. In prior years, a hard copy application was required.  The city of Sedona invites 501(c) organizations to apply for city grants by Thursday, April 30, 2020, with awards finalized by the Sedona... 

Sedona AZ – The following is a letter from Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Chairman Craig L. Brown: This week Yavapai County suffered its first death to the Coronavirus. As a husband, father and resident of Yavapai County, my heart goes out to the families most affected by this tragic loss. The reality of this heartbreaking event has made the seriousness of Covid-19 exceedingly clear to everyone... 

Article submitted by the city of Sedona, Arizona. Sedona AZ – To protect citizens and city staff from the spread of COVID-19, the city of Sedona extended its policy to close in-person access to city facilities and continue with virtual and phone services until further notice. This will be reevaluated by April 30, 2020*. *UPDATE: May 18, 2020  Until further notice: Essential functions and services... 

Sedona AZ – CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States.  We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus... 

Sedona AZ – To continue measures limiting the spread of COVID-19, the Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District in coordination with the counties impacted, will close the following popular Sedona AZ trails and trailheads on April 4, 2020, until further notice: The five areas that will close are: • Bell Rock Trail and Trailhead. • Cathedral Rock Trail and Trailhead. • Courthouse Vista... 

Sedona AZ – To continue measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarty, along with other Verde Valley and Yavapai County leaders, are in preliminary discussions with the U.S. Forest Service Red Rock Ranger District management to evaluate closing the most popular trails and trailheads where social distancing is not being practiced. The Red Rock Ranger District Manager Amy Tinderholt... 

Sedona AZ – An online petition had 5803 signatures as of March 31, 2020, asking Arizona Public Services (APS) to eliminate its peak hour billing during the coronavirus pandemic. In petitioner Brian Martin’s words, “I want APS to eliminate peak hours during this pandemic situation. Why is this important? During the holidays, APS is known to turn off peak hours so we can enjoy our holidays... 

AZ Gov. Ducey issues guidance for stay-at-home statewide Executive Order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Sedona AZ  – To limit the spread of COVID-19, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a stay-at-home order for all of Arizona until April 30, 2020.  The order says Arizona residents must limit time away from the house except: To conduct or participate in essential activities. For employment,... 

Sedona AZ – More than 25 Citizen-Soldiers responded to a request from the Navajo Nation yesterday to establish a medical care facility and to augment healthcare planning needs. This effort is a pivot from the initial response of the Arizona National Guard’s stand up of troops in response to the COVID-19 threat and expands the organization’s use of capabilities into the medical realm. “This...