Public comment seethes over WSCUHSD consolidation talks
Wednesday’s town hall of the West Sonoma County Union High School District revealed a board pressured by the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) to come up with a plan and a community barely catching up on the likelihood of consolidation.Â
Local youth hold vigil for George Floyd in Sebastopol
Local high school activists welcomed attendees to a candlelight vigil for George Floyd in the Sebastopol Plaza on May 25, marking the first anniversary of his murder under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Police Log, May 11 – 17
SCOURING THE BEACH Members of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of a Russian River beach-side shooting incident, reported on May 20 - one of several recent incidents at or near Badger Park.
County aligns local health order with state
Changes issued by state, including the opening of nail salons, will immediately be effective at county level
State Budget Exclusions Jeopardize Green Programs, Say Climate Advocates
Environmentalists slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom for slashing billions of dollars from initiatives that the governor has repeatedly called top priorities: efforts to combat climate change and transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Facing a projected $22.5 billion deficit, Newsom proposed to eliminate $6 billion in climate spending...
Closure, Encounter and Meeting on Tap
STREET CLOSURE: The city has announced an unusually long closure of a key commercial street to vehicle traffic in downtown Healdsburg for almost three full days this weekend, Aug. 26-28.
The road closure of Plaza Street, from Healdsburg Avenue to Center Street (the north side...
Schedule revealed for Flatbed Music Festival
The Flatbed Music Festival has announced its lineup of musicians. The festival will feature over 40 Sonoma-grown musicians on 10 intimate stages. By introducing top emerging musicians performing alongside seasoned recording artists, the Flatbed Music Festival will celebrate the diverse musical landscape that characterizes...
Healdsburg Police and Sheriff Logs, Mar. 12-18
The following are excerpted from Healdsburg Police Department daily log entries and the log entries of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department for the Healdsburg area.
‘Deep Trouble’ reprinted for schools
Sonoma West Publishers’ special section Deep Trouble will be reprinted and made available to any school that desires copies.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
