Healdsburg council to consider return to in-person meetings, community grants program
The Healdsburg City Council will discuss a proposed approach for the implementation of a community response grants program, which the council allocated $200,000 for, at its meeting on Nov. 1.
Enso Village breaks ground on new senior living community
This past Saturday, Enso Village co-sponsors San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal Corp, together with Healdsburg Mayor Evelyn Mitchell and Healdsburg City Manager Jeff Kay, welcomed approximately 200 guests virtually during a special “ground blessing” ceremony celebrating the official start of construction for Enso Village.
River resort hearing postponed
A public hearing on the proposed 120-room resort on the Russian River in Guernewood Park, originally scheduled by the county’s Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) for Oct. 28, has been postponed until an unannounced date in early 2022. The hearing was postponed at the request of newly-appointed BZA member Eric Koenigshofer who asked for more study time on the 9.61-acre project.
Threat against WSCUHSD deemed not credible, investigation closed
The local investigation into the threat that led to canceled classes at West County High School and Laguna High School is considered closed and not credible, according to a statement released by Sebastopol police Friday morning.
Bacchus Landing: A collective of accomplished dreams
From a love of wine, an entrepreneurship opportunity rose for the Lopez family. Bacchus Landing, founded by Al and Dina Lopez and their children Francisco and Monica, is a collective of different wineries in one location situated at the crossroads of three of Sonoma County’s wine regions.
Northern Sonoma County Fire District to conduct prescribed burn today at Rio Lindo Academy
The Northern Sonoma County Fire District, in collaboration with neighboring fire departments, is conducting a prescribed burn on Oct. 28, at the Rio Lindo Academy in Healdsburg.
Looking at north county homeless efforts through a Cloverdale lens
North county needs more interim and permanent supportive housing, according to a presentation given to the Cloverdale City Council this week.
What’s Cloverdale doing for Halloween?
With Halloween swiftly approaching, Cloverdale is pulling out all of the stops — downtown trick-or-treating, a trunk-or-treat and a parade, there’s something for everyone.
West County Museum pulls the tarp off Sebastopol’s automotive history
Sebastopol wasn’t always the heart and hub of bicycling in Sonoma County. Once upon a time, there were 18 gas stations posted across the little city built for cars, and if you visit the West County Museum, you’ll find that once upon a time spanned most of the 20th century.

















