Festive Fall Fun, Oct. 9
PUMPKIN PICKING — Kiwanis’ Oktoberfest in conjunction with Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch was held in Cloverdale’s downtown plaza on Oct. 5.
Transient Occupancy Tax revenue can fix our roads
Last November Save Our Sonoma Roads supported Measure L, which increased the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in unincorporated Sonoma County from 9 percent to 12 percent. It is estimated to increase annual revenue by $5 million. The ballot question explained that the purpose of the tax increase was “to address the impacts of tourists by investing in roads, emergency response,” and other tourism-related impacts. Over 68 percent of county voters approved the measure.
Healdsburg to launch budget simulation tool in an effort to get public input on budget, city finances
The City of Healdsburg is launching a new simulation tool this February that allows residents to create and balance a city budget and submit their concept to the City of Healdsburg.
Healdsburg 2040 outlines goals, aspirations for the new year
Healdsburg 2040 has accomplished a lot since its inception in 2018.
Sebastopol’s Independence 4H holding tree-cycling fundraiser
Reindeers might help Santa put presents under the Christmas tree, but it’s the goats of Independence 4H that help recycle the trees once the holidays are over. This December Independence 4H is hosting a Goat Christmas Tree Recycling (tree-cycling) fundraiser. Independence 4H families will be collecting the trees in Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Cotati and Rohnert Park and have a drop-off day as well at a small farm in Santa Rosa.
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.
Sebastopol Police Logs, September 6-12
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Sebastopol sculpture garden applications due Aug. 9
The Aug. 9 deadline is getting closer for artists who want their work considered for Sebastopol’s community sculpture garden. The sculpture garden is located at Ives Park and is put together by the city’s public arts committee.
