Sebastopol City Council preview
The Sebastopol City Council is facing a small agenda this week, with half of its public hearing items pushed back to a later date. What remains during the council’s June 1 meeting is a public hearing on the annual assessment of the city’s Lighting Special Assessment District, a public hearing on weed abatement, approval of a letter of support for AB 965 and giving direction on which mayor to appoint to the 2021 City Selection Committee and Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association, following the resignation of Cloverdale’s mayor.
Henry Hersch, mentor to many, dies at 95
He led numerous other civic causes, including the 1999 campaign to save Healdsburg District Hospital
Armstrong Woods opening postponed
Someday in the summer, nature-lovers may step foot into the Armstrong Woods state park, but they weren’t able to in time for Memorial Day weekend this year, according to Michele Luna, executive director of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
Remembering a local lieutenant
Each Memorial Day, I submit stories of Cloverdale soldiers who have died in service to our country. In the Veterans Building at 205 W. First St., we have a memorial wall of all the Cloverdale servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On this Memorial Day we honor the sacrifice of Second Lieutenant Richard Wells who lived on Commercial Street, just down the street from the Veteran’s building.
Windsor celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride with events throughout the month
Flag raising, proclamations and family hike all part of planned festivities
Windsor Town Council tackling a full meeting this week
The Windsor Town Council meeting this week will kick off with the declaration of the results of the special election held earlier this month and the oath of office being administered to Rosa Reynoza.
Several fires rattle nerves
Several fires around Windsor have rattled nerves as this early fire season causes fears of the fall to surface.
Kiff named interim executive director of Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Editor's note: The county press release announcing David Kiff's appointment to the interim CDC role incorrectly identified Kiff as the manager of a housing project that was developed for the city of Newport Beach. Kiff was the city manager for the city of Newport Beach during the development, not the project manager.Â
Sebastopol launches water efficiency utilities program
As the drought intensifies in Sonoma County, Sebastopol has launched its water utilities program designed to make water conservation upgrades more affordable, according to a May 25 city press release.
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Plaza reclaims its place as Healdsburg’s hub
Returning for its 10th year is Dia de Muertos, the Mexican folk holiday that has found a new home north of the border since 2016. Dia de Muertos was first recognized locally to mark Corazón’s inaugural community event, where it introduced the newly established organization to Healdsburg.
