West County High School shooting threat considered ‘not credible’ by police so far
Local police have opened an investigation into a shooting threat West County High School (WCHS) staff learned had been posted on Instagram Monday evening, Sept. 6, according to Sebastopol Police Chief Kevin Kilgore. He said the Sebastopol Police Department’s (SPD) investigation determined the threat was likely intended for WCHS, but probably not one made in seriousness.
Artist bids California a fond farewell in Sebastopol exhibit
Artist Aatika Rehman’s painting series, “Saying Goodbye,” showing in an exhibit at Retrograde Roasters in Sebastopol until the end of September, celebrates her 13 years living in northern California.
Literary guild wants to expand its reach, include more local youth
The Healdsburg Literary Guild is emerging from its COVID-induced intermission and is looking to reinvigorate the organization by building more community connections and searching for additional board and guild members.
Fire impact fee will aid fire department, but could hurt development
A new one-time fire impact fee will be imposed on new developments in Windsor on behalf of the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD).
Resident arrested for suspected sex crimes, distribution and possession of child pornography
A Healdsburg resident was arrested on Sept. 3 for suspected sex crimes. Nelson Herrera Soriano, 28, was booked in jail on charges of communicating with a minor with the intent of committing a sex crime and possession and distribution of obscene material of a child under 14 years of age.
Body found at Cloverdale park
Update: According to the Cloverdale Police Department, the death appears to be from natural causes and there was no evidence of foul play. The identity of the individual could not be released as of 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, since the police department hadn't received confirmation that next of kin has been notified.
CalFire investigating multiple suspicious fire starts around Healdsburg Monday night
It was an unsettling Labor Day night for locals when 15 small roadside fires started Monday night in and around Healdsburg between the hours of 8 and 9:30 p.m.
Sebastopol council receiving reports on regional trail, water hauling
The Sebastopol City Council is tackling a wide range of issues at its meeting on Sept. 7, from reviewing its Emergency Operations Plan to receiving presentations from its Zero Waste Committee to talking about the potential for a trail connecting Petaluma and Sebastopol.
New houseplant shop coming to downtown Sebastopol
Downtown Sebastopol is getting a new houseplant shop this week, when Flourish opens its N. Main Street doors.
