Sedona AZ (June 5, 2012) – Please help the Village of Oak Creek community raise funds for residents who lost homes in the Sedona Arizona Village of Oak Creek fire. Please tell us how you can help for the June 19, 2012 fundraiser at Canyon Moon Theatre in the VOC from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by contacting Dana De Luz (see information below). We are still looking for help with outdoor... 

PHOENIX AZ (June 5, 2012) – Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne today announced that a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge has approved an Addendum to Consent Judgment requiring a Tempe Arizona transmission shop, Transplant Plus Transmissions, to cease operations after the shop violated a previous judgment. The State filed the contempt petition in February alleging that Transplant Plus had... 

Sedona AZ (June 4, 2012) – The City of Sedona Art in Public Places Committee is proud to announce a new exhibition featuring artwork by artists of the Sedona Arts Center. The artwork is expansive and includes mixed media, photography, oil, acrylic, ceramic, and watercolor.  The Sedona Arts Center is a 53 year old nonprofit educational institution dedicated to nurturing creative discovery, leaning,... 

PHOENIX AZ ( June 2, 2012) – The Arizona Association of REALTORS® announced its support for U.S. Congressman Jeff Flake for the United States Senate today. “A healthy economy is necessary for a healthy real estate market. Jeff Flake understands this,” said Holly Mabery, President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. “We know that he is the best candidate to help put the nation’s economy... 

Hammes Prescott AZ (May 31, 2012) – Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested and booked 51-year-old Steven Hammes for one count of Arson involving the May 31, 2012 fire on Grey Hawk Point, Prescott. Initial bond was set at one million dollars and Hammes remains in the Camp Verde Detention Center. Detectives began the investigation into the cause of the fire and early... 

SedonaEye.com Columnist Eddie S. Maddock Sedona AZ (May 29, 2012) – Frequently it only becomes real if we are confronted head-on with a situation of unknown consequences.  At 11:35 AM on May 9th the phone rang and the Caller ID displayed “Inmate” with an accompanying phone number of (602) 281-1847. The message indicated only that it was from the Buckeye jail and, if the recipient... 

Glendale AZ (May 29, 2012)  – Manuel Cruz filed over 1400 nominating petition signatures for the mayoral office of Glendale Arizona today.  “Our campaign is focusing on jobs, education, and accountability, and the people of Glendale are getting plugged in and fired up,” said Cruz. “People know we can’t go on like nothing’s wrong. City Hall has to manage its... 

Department of Corrections map of Arizona private prisons Dear SedonaEye.com Editor, I believe Arizona has private prisons because of large campaign contributions from prison corporations like GEO Group and Corrections Corporation of America. Then through ALEC, these corporations help write legislation like SB 1070 and three strikes that keeps Arizona’s prison population soaring at an unsustainable... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 25, 2012) — Blowing dust and reduced visibility are currently being reported by drivers in regions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service. Drivers are urged to be extra cautious as they head out on this Memorial Day Weekend.  The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory until 8 p.m. today. Strong... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2012) – At the May 22, 2012 City Council meeting, Sedona City Council approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at $36,469,809. This budget cap includes $100,000 for the purpose of allowing the new City Council the opportunity and flexibility to consider new destination marketing opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year. With this approved budget cap, only changes...