WUSD wraps up its budget and LCAP, plans for new positions
The June 17 meeting of the Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) was somewhat off-schedule, due to trying to meet a few deadlines as required by the state.
Parks & Recreation Weighs Names for Saggio Hills Park
Judging from comments from both the public and the commission members itself, there's a clear favorite in the naming of a new Saggio Hills park: Laura Fish Somersal, a Pomo basketweaver thought to be among the last native speakers of both the Pomo and Wappo languages, languages she taught at Sonoma State University and elsewhere.
Oreo’s farewell gift
This is the story of how a spunky little cat brought together a Sebastopol neighborhood.
Commentary: Felta Creek still threatened and more precious than ever
A precious gem of coho salmon habitat just became more rare and special. Felta Creek watershed did not burn in the firestorm, but a whole lot of Sonoma County’s forest and wildlife habitat did. The streams that flow through the burned areas of the Russian River watershed are perhaps irreparably damaged. They will still carry water but without the shade of surrounding trees, that water will be warmer, will dry up earlier and erosion from the scorched hillsides will choke spawning gravels with fine sediment.
Young local writer completes adventure novel
Hopes to one day open coffee shop, transition center for homeless
