City and County Team Up on 2024 International Code with Resideo Sierra Vista
This article summarizes a recent conference regarding the Cochise County Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board. The main discussion revolved around the possible adoption of international building codes for 2024, which is intended to create more consistency in construction standards throughout the region. Board members emphasized the necessity of aligning local codes with those of […]
Advancements in Building Code Talks at Sierra Vista’s Review Committee Meetings
A meeting of the Kochise County Building Standards Advisory Committee was held on August 22, 2025, with crucial discussions about adopting the revised Building Standards Act, especially regarding anticipated updates for Sierra Vista. Board members expressed a widespread commitment to ensure alignment with the expected code updates set for January 2026. One member pointed out […]
Former Sierra Club Leader Claims Racism, Not Harassment Allegations, Led to Dismissal
Former Sierra Club Director Allegedly Fired Amid Controversy Ben Jealous, the former executive director of the Sierra Club, reportedly faced dismissal in August due to allegations of sexual harassment, later followed by accusations of racism, according to a Bloomberg report. The board of directors at the Sierra Club, one of the oldest and largest environmental […]
Leader of Sierra Club Dismissed After Staff Uprising
Sierra Club Board Dismisses Executive Director Ben Jealous On Monday, the board of the Sierra Club voted to terminate executive director Ben Jealous, as reported by various sources. Jealous, who took over the environmental nonprofit organization in early 2023, reportedly faced increasing scrutiny from staff and board members. After what was described as an “extensive” […]
In case you missed it: In Sierra Vista, Kelly holds a town hall about cuts to Medicaid and food assistance
Senator Kelly’s Visit to Cochise County Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Naval Combat veteran, spent yesterday in Cochise County, where he engaged with local business leaders and first responders during his visit to Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista. He held a town hall meeting at the Chiricahua Community Health Center, during which he addressed concerns […]
The Earps and Billy the Kid in the history of Sierra Bonita Ranch
Sierra Bonita Ranch: A Glimpse into History Located in Bonita, Arizona, Sierra Bonita Ranch stands as one of the oldest cattle ranches in the United States, having been in the same family for over 150 years. It’s a remarkable lineage in southeastern Arizona. “I’m a bit of a handler and taking turns,” said Jesse Hooker […]
‘Concern over package at Sierra Vista VA clinic found to have wires’
Suspicious Package at Sierra Vista VA Clinic Sierra Vista, Ariz. – An update from the Sierra Vista Police Department revealed that a suspicious package discovered at the VA clinic was wrapped with wires and bore negative messages related to veteran issues. The police confirmed they received a call regarding the package at around 10:15 a.m. […]
‘Southern California is ready to burn’: Sierra fire scorches Fontana
About 200 firefighters from San Bernardino and Riverside counties were on the scene Sunday battling a blaze in Fontana that has burned hundreds of acres and threatened structures, the latest in a series of fires to ravage Southern California. The fire had grown to 400 acres and was 80 percent contained by shortly after 9 […]
Deal ‘not done’: Sierra Vista taxpayers will not be funding BlackStar Orbital’s move to Arizona… if it ever happens | Cochise County
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Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice, Vice Chief visit Sierra Vista
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN) – Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinell and Deputy Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer will spend half of Thursday in Cochise as part of a statewide tour to meet with local judges. Spent time in the county. When Brutinelle took over as chief five years ago, he began touring the […]