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This February 14, be a Valentine not a Victim

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 11:48am

The following is a news release from the Southern Arizona BBB warning about Valentine's Day scams.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns that Cupid’s arrow may be aimed directly at consumers’ wallets. Those who find themselves awash in love’s emotion should remember that con artists thrive on the fact that emotion can sometimes trump logic.

There are three categories of scams that we all should be aware of at this romantic season as well as throughout the year.

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Right turn lane closed at intersection of Coronado Dr. and Tacoma St.

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 5:01pm

The right turn lane at the intersection of Coronado Drive and Tacoma Street will be closed from Wednesday, February 8 through Friday, February 10. As part of the subdivision improvements for Coronado Commons, the contractor needs this section closed to connect to the water line. Detours will be in place starting at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow.

The City appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience. For more information, contact Public Works at 458-5775.

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Air Force announces Environmental Impact meetings

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 3:17pm

The Air Force is holding public hearings for the environmental impact studies, for their new F-35 pilot training program.

Hearings will be held at the following locations:

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01/12/12 City of Sierra Vista, AZ MLK Holiday Closures

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 3:31pm

Sierra Vista, AZ. 01/12/12. In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Sierra Vista facilities will adhere to the following schedule:

City Hall, Sierra Vista Public Library, The Cove, Ethel Berger Center, Henry F. Hauser Museum, Oscar Yrun Community Center, Visitor Center, Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, and the Compost Facility will be closed Monday, January 16.

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City closures for the MLK holiday

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 10:40am

City Facilities Holiday Closures & Trash Schedule

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the City of Sierra Vista facilities will adhere to the following schedules:

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Thief steals 65 firearms from Sierra Vista store

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff

Monday, January 2nd, 2012, 7:41pm

Thief steals 65 firearms from Sierra Vista store

SIERRA VISTA, AZ (KOLD) – The new year did not begin so well at Mountain Trading Company in Sierra Vista.

"This is pretty significant as far as having this many handguns go out into the community, and obviously having the idea that they won't stay in the immediate area. They could go far north as Pima County, Pinal County, or Maricopa County," said Cochise County spokeswoman Carol Capas.

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City of Sierra Vista improves Insurance Service Office rating

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 10:26am

The Sierra Vista Fire Department has recently improved its rating after being reviewed by the Insurance Service Office (ISO), an independent organization that rates a community’s fire suppression delivery system.

The ISO uses a standard classification system to rate the overall effectiveness of communities on a scale of 1 to 10—with 1 being the best.

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