Sebastopol moves forward with parklets plan
Caltrans will review and approve plans for outdoor seating downtown
Sheriff to release 12 records under SB 1421
On Jan. 1, SB 1421 was enacted by the California legislature. It required the release of reports involving all deputy involved shootings, use of force situations causing great bodily injury, and sustained complaints of dishonesty and sexual assault.
Cloverdale police searching for armed robbery suspect
UPDATE: Cloverdale police have identified a suspect in the robbery. More information can be found here.
Photo Gallery: Heart Pumping Love Run
The 5K Love Run to support the Live Like Drew scholarship ran on Feb. 23. Parker Balla won the race with a time of 19:20. The event toured the Warehouse District, in which several sponsor businesses are located.
Sewer pipe inspections proposed for Guerneville to Geyserville
Property owners in Sonoma County sewer districts from Geyserville to Guerneville could face sewer pipe inspections and mandatory repairs under a proposed county sewer lateral ordinance under consideration.
Palm Drive blocks release of Measure W legal opinion
Back in August 2019, Palm Drive Health Care District board member Richard Power asked the board to get a legal opinion on the question of whether parcel tax funds from Measure W, the initiative to support Palm Drive Hospital, could be used for other health-related programs.
Signs of the Times
LOVE IS GREATER THAN FEAR — You might have noticed encouraging signs popping up around Sebastopol: “Love is also contagious” and “6 feet between us is no match for the love among us.” You can see the signs outside of Papas y Pollos, in the town square, at Highway 12 and Morris Street, across the street from Screamin’ Mimi’s ice cream (above) and decorating the home of sign maker Margaret Howe. Other sign makers include Maya Pace, Ann Hamilton, Bryan Huggins and Kenna Lee. “We wanted to make a loving connection with our community and emit soothing energy amidst the fear,” said Howe. “Also to help people smile.”
Fire Briefs
Edited: A new round of evacuations was issued Monday night, Sept. 7, spurred by a Walbridge Fire flare up. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Nixle has the most recent evacuation orders.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
