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September 15, 2025

Military veterans and ALS

My wife, Susan, died from ALS in 2007 and donated her body to research. A few weeks ago, studies found that NFL players are at greater risk of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).  Papers like this one ran stories about the news and rightfully so. But with Veterans Day approaching on Sunday November 11, how many of us know that a much, much larger segment of our population — military veterans — also is at greater risk of Lou Gehrig’s Disease?

SLIDESHOW: Howl-o-ween Dog Parade

The Howl-o-ween Dog Parade took place in Healdsburg's Town Square on October 28. Folks came with their dressed-up pups and a howling good time was had by all.

COVID and the flu: Is a ‘twindemic’ threat lurking again?

First, the good news: The flu was practically nonexistent last year.

Newsom declares drought emergency across California

Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as conservation efforts continue to fall far short of state targets.

Sebastopol exploring potential ban on new gas stations

Council directed potential ban to planning commission, climate action committee

Sweetwater water district offering water measurement tool to customers

Sweetwater Springs Water District (SSWD) is offering a smart home water monitoring incentive program with the installation of Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor systems. The devices monitor for water leaks, excess usage, conservation efforts and other drought-fighting tactics.

Windsor house fire damages two homes

A house fire on Pistachio Place in Windsor jumped from one home to a neighboring one, damaging both homes significantly and requiring the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD) to reach out through their mutual aid agreements for help in putting the blaze out.

First step taken to create objective design standards, but inherent conflicts exist

At a joint meeting of the Windsor Town Council and the planning commission on Nov.4, the town got its first look at the results of a community outreach study on objective design standards for multi-family residences.

Lights out for soccer at Wilson Ranch

A breakdown in communication seems to be at the root of

Summer Sendoff, June 3

Jefferson Elementary teachers and staff drove around Cloverdale for a parade Wednesday morning, June 3. The car parade was a sunny-day sendoff for Jefferson students, who start summer break this week. 
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