Counting the homeless
Cold and wet winter days in Sonoma County always flush out news accounts of flooding, fallen trees and dangerous driving conditions. And then there are the stories and reminders of people who are homeless, facing bone-chilling nights on the street, hoping for a cot at an emergency shelter or at least a hot meal or two the next day.
Future hopes and headaches
Welcome to the new year of 2016. We’re sure it will be as full of news as all the recent years have been, if not more so. This new year will include a pivotal national election and many continuing discussions over local land use, winery expansions, housing costs, local health care changes, county supervisorial and city hall elections and more.
Commentary
First off, Happy New Year! I hope you were able to enjoy some well-deserved time with loved ones over the holidays.
Arts & Entertainment
Dia de Muertos lives on in Healdsburg
At Dia de Muertos—Healdsburg’s most colorful event of the year, recognized Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Plaza—Sonoma County residents showed up to remember loved ones with celebration, costumes, mementos, music and marigolds. It was the tenth local anniversary for the Mesoamerican celebration to honor the recently departed, or those who still live in memory. With a Gallery of images...












