Sedona, AZ … An Editorial by Tommy Acosta… Talk about naïve perspectives. Why would those on the council against paying a new city manager up to $180,000 think they could prevail against those who want to go up that high? The budget, the current economic situation, reason — none of these mean anything. What really matters is that it’s always going to be a 5-2 vote no matter what... 

Sedona, AZ – Editorial — By Tommy Acosta… Could this true? If it is, then the beginning of Sedona’s reign as a global-destination point is soon coming to an end. I’ve just received unconfirmed reports that two major resorts/time share establishments in Sedona laid off more than 100 employees between them – one, laying off 70 percent of its work force. What is even more alarming... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… Sometimes it can be a challenge wearing two hats, one as an editor and the other a reporter. As a reporter, you just want to get to the truth and get it out there come hell or high water. As an editor, you have to temper the zeal of your reporters and make sure what you print is fair, thorough and will not lead to legal repercussions. There are different kinds... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… The misdemeanor charges against Cliff Ochser filed against him by the Sedona City Attorney have been dismissed. The dismissal avoided what would have been a sensational trial where the prosecution would have had to prove beyond reasonable doubt Mr. Ochser’s letter to former Mayoral candidate Matthew Turner was threatening bodily hard or death to Mr. Turner,... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta A few people commented I should voice more editorial opinion on national and international issues as well as local events. OK. Let us start with the latest crisis in the Mid East. Israel and Hamas are at it again. More death, destruction, etc. for the world heaped upon the death and destruction it already has on the table. Looking at the conflict from a strict-political/business... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta … Former Environmental Protection Agency Engineer and Consultant Ron Vernesoni, a Sedona resident, is on a mission – to educate the community on the environmental dangers posed to Oak Creek by the winter flooding and current-bridge construction at the “Y.” For the last two days he has been standing in the cold at the “Y” holding a sign reading “Save Oak... 

Tommy Acosta, Sedona Times Publishing guest writer Sedona AZ (December 26, 2008) – The real deal, the number one issue and story in Sedona for 2009 will be the devastating effect our global economy is going to have on our local businesses and what our local government is going to do about it.   The Ochser trial aftermath; the 76 lights or more for 89A battle; an NSA designation for Sedona... 

Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ (December 26, 2008) – What a nightmare. Santa comes knocking on the door on Christmas Eve, whips out a gun, shoots the eight-year old girl who answered in the face, walks into a family Christmas party, blows away a bunch of other innocent people, sprays them and the house with a flammable liquid, sets the place on fire, escapes and kills himself later with a single shot... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… Where’s the snow!!! Haven’t much to say save Merry Christmas and thank you all for the gift of your support and readership through our first year of the paper’s existence. It’s been quite a ride and it was my extreme pleasure to print the work of some of Sedona’s finest writers. I promise a lot more of the same over the coming year and look very... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta … Last night I went to the movies and saw a commercial titled “Citizen Soldier” played on the big screen prior to the start of the feature film. It was a commercial encouraging youth to join the National Guard. I watched with curious, detached interest marveling how far the military has come in producing really slick propaganda designed to get the minds, hearts...