No threat found after West County High locked down
Students, staff and faculty at West County High School (WCHS) are safe and sound after a rumor that a student had a gun led Sebastopol police and the school administration to lock down the campus Thursday morning, Sept. 9.
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.
Healdsburg sets November end dates for free recycled water program
City establishing participant cap, fee for residential recycled water program going forward
Can trees become extinct?
It is impossible to imagine Sonoma County without its majestic redwood trees and stunning oaks. Besides giving shape and definition to our hills, valleys, ridges and rural scenery, their likenesses are etched on our county seal, town logos, highway markers, school monuments and countless commercial labels. We live in a “redwood empire” where the original people here centered their culture around acorns.
City looking for public feedback on roadway safety plan
The city of Healdsburg is working on a draft local road safety plan (LRSP) and is seeking public input. The public review and input period for the draft plan ends on Sept. 19.
Cloverdale council discussing Chamber of Commerce funding, garbage rates at Wednesday meeting
The Cloverdale City Council is tackling a small agenda at its meeting this week on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The council will be holding a public hearing to amend the Cloverdale Municipal Code to establish regulation on wireless telecommunication facilities and, as regular business items, will consider adopting a funding agreement with the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce for the 2021-22 year. The council will also be giving direction on who to appoint as the voting delegate for the California League of Cities’ annual conference and will be approving the maximum allowable solid waste, composting and recycling rates per the city’s agreement with Recology.
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.
