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April 24, 2026

We’re still here: a reporter’s personal story of evacuation and loss

One of our reporters has been under evacuation for a week; she tells her story.

WSCUHSD approves parcel tax measure, support for transient occupancy tax and prepares for consolidation scenarios

The name of the game is strategy for the West Sonoma County Union School District in its efforts to keep all options on the table and stave off massive teacher layoffs. Caught between two tax measures for funding on a tight schedule, extending the potential merger conversation was worth the gamble at the board’s Nov. 23 special meeting.

Local icon looks toward future after home burns

When the Kincade Fire crested the hill behind Kip Miller’s home on Pine Flat Road, it was big and moving fast.

Swine flu precautions made

While all area hospitals this week put restrictions on young

Old, worn-out eyesore

Editor: Although I have affection for some supporters of

Town council makes commission appointments, still seeking applicants for some seats

Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the town council reopened the application period for the interim parks and rec commission seat because the candidates who applied could not be considered for the seat since they cannot serve on two commissions. While this is true, the council also decided to reopen the period because Councilmember Deborah Fudge had not received an interim parks and rec application from an applicant and the town counsel team and city manager had suggested reopening the application period to give folks the chance to apply if they encountered that issue and because the town council could not come to a consensus on the other remaining applicant, Angelica Nunez, for the interim parks and rec role.

In support of local winegrape growers and sustainability

As president of Sonoma County Winegrowers and on behalf of Sonoma County winegrape growers and their families, I wanted to take the opportunity to share how the local farming community is working together to preserve our agriculture character, including correcting the misinformation that has appeared in some local newspapers recently.

Community corner, Nov. 12 – 15

Poetry workshop with Russ Messing, Nov. 12

Slow city

Editor: “Hopefully the preferred alternative will jump out at us

Costume drive brings Halloween to evacuees

Correction: Liz Carrasco is not the pastor of the Church--she is the coordinator for the costume drive. The church's pastor is Doug Manson.  
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