West county election results
Well, as my mother used to say, “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.” In local fire district elections, fresh memories of the Kincade Fire spurred voters to approve measures in all four fire protection districts: Bodega Bay, Occidental, Graton and Gold Ridge, though the Gold Ridge measure is winning by the thinnest of margins.
Grants Available for Arts, Education Activities
The Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District (HTID) has begun their 10th year of funding for arts, cultural and educational activities that put “heads in beds” in local hotels and inns. By supporting such activities, the HTID hopes not only to increase Healdsburg’s appeal to out-of-town...
Healdsburg power shutoff potential and fire drills
City Manager David Mickaelian and Fire Chief Jason Boaz briefly discussed the potential for a power shutoff by PG&E within city limits at the city council meeting on Oct. 7.
Spirit of Sonoma Awards laud West County philanthropists
Several local business professionals and community volunteers
Foundation announces teacher grants
The John Jordan Foundation announced 116 grants for its 2017 Teacher’s Wishes Grant program across Sonoma County.
We’re not OK, and that’s OK
Last week, you read about Heather's evacuation from the ranch and the loss of her parents' house in Fountaingrove. This week, the story continues...
Community Center Board lays off staff, investigates finances
At the beginning of April, the board of directors of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center (SCCC) fired its popular executive director Cordelia Holst, precipitating a volley of harsh criticism from Holst’s many supporters, as well as threats to withdraw financial support.
Vegetation fire near Sebastopol under control
A vegetation fire 3.2-acres in size is now “under control” with its advances halted since burning east of Sebastopol city limits Tuesday afternoon, July 20, according to a Nixle alert from the Santa Rosa Fire Department sent at 5:20 p.m.
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.
