House subcommittee restores $3 million for UTTC operating costs
The president of United Tribes Technical College called it "wonderful news" that the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior has approved $3 million in federal funding for UTTC.
Veterans Day Lunch, Nov. 8
The Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center hosted a Veterans Day lunch on Friday, Nov. 8, to honor those who have served.
Commentary: Message to Healdsburg
Two years ago, I was elected to a third term on the Healdsburg City Council by 2,276 citizens. Housing was certainly one of the most critical concerns of our citizenry. Given my educational and professional background, I was confident that I had much to offer in an effort to develop some solutions.
About obituaries
Probably every issue of this newspaper ever published has contained at least one story or item about a death. That’s because when we share our lives and community together, we also share our passings.
Living wage ordinance a good first step
In December, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a $15 per hour living-wage ordinance. The legislation will increase wages for approximately 1,200 workers employed by the county and large county contractors — including park aids, animal care, security, janitorial, landscape, mental health, recycling and other low-wage workers.
WSCUHSD board tiptoes forward on rebranding, surveys students
Time is running out for the trustees of the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) to decide the future name of its consolidated high school by January. The school board faces a bottleneck in the rebranding process for several reasons made clear at the Nov. 17 special meeting.
The Sebastopol Apple Blossom Parade returns this weekend
The 2021 Sebastopol Apple Blossom Parade is rolling through town this weekend in a flash of good news for anyone feeling nostalgic for some public celebration.Â
New grading tool offers RHNA report card
As local jurisdictions try to figure out how to house their residents amidst a housing shortage, a new tool helps make clear the challenges they are facing.
PG&E launches portable battery program
Program gives qualified customers portable batteries for use during PSPS events
Hunter Valencia is Sebastopol’s next Local Who Makes a Difference honoree
When Sebastopol city Councilmembers Diana Rich and Neysa Hinton first chose the newest honoree for the Locals Who Make a Difference program, they didn’t realize he was the son of the current honoree. His last name is different so they didn’t make the connection. All they saw was a promising young man who spent a lot of time helping his community.