Former Sebastopol mayor arrested for sex crimes released before trial
Trigger warning: This article contains details of sexual assault that may be troubling to readers and to sexual assault survivors.
Recreational salmon sport-fishing season set to open on June 26
After much debate and deliberation, the California Department of Fish and Game have announced the 2021 start and end dates for recreational ocean salmon fishing season. Â
Fair evacuation center committee looking for volunteers
Formed following years of fires and similar disastrous events, the Cloverdale Citrus Fair’s evacuation center committee is looking for interested volunteers.
WSCUHSD chief business official resigns
West Sonoma County Union High School District Chief Business Official Jeff Ogston has resigned from his post, effective April 14.
Map Your Neighborhood looks ahead to a dangerous fire season
With wildfire season approaching during a drought year, Sonoma County residents have reason to feel a sense of dread. West county especially may have a sense of urgency after encountering the first major wildfire on this side of the valley last year with the Walbridge Fire and two straight years of evacuations — first during the Kincade Fire in 2019 and then during the Walbridge Fire in 2020.
County’s cannabis update may be headed for a detour
Narrow planning commissioners vote calls for a more comprehensive environmental impact study
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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.
