River history calendar captures the old days
The Russian River Historical Society’s new 2020 calendar offers a fresh look at the past along the Russian River. The calendar’s dates include memorable moments in lower Russian River history such as the anniversaries of major floods — the New Year’s Day flood of 1997 is duly noted on January 1, along with the New Year’s flood of 2006.
Sebastopol City Council preview
The Sebastopol City Council is facing a small agenda this week, with half of its public hearing items pushed back to a later date. What remains during the council’s June 1 meeting is a public hearing on the annual assessment of the city’s Lighting Special Assessment District, a public hearing on weed abatement, approval of a letter of support for AB 965 and giving direction on which mayor to appoint to the 2021 City Selection Committee and Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association, following the resignation of Cloverdale’s mayor.
Firefighters have PTSD support
June signals the start of fire season, ushering in what can be the busiest and most stressful time of year.
Commentary: Reflecting on the first day of school
I remember that morning so clearly. She was far more calm than my wife and I were … it was hard not to tear up. We were dropping our daughter off for the first day of Kindergarten.
Windsor Chili Cook-Off returns this weekend
Windsor is holding its 8th annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, complete with live music, activities and, of course, all the chili one could want. The event is on Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Windsor Town Green.
YEAR IN REVIEW: A year of cops and robbers
This was a year for the record books in terms of bizarre crimes in west county.
