Vaccines save lives
Mothers are wise. They offer their families love, support, security and, for no additional charge, they also provide excellent medical advice. When our mothers told us, “A Stitch in time saves nine,” or “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” they weren’t just whistling in the dark. They were passing on a time-tested truth. It is always better to prevent a problem in the first place rather than wait for it to happen, then try to deal with the consequences afterwards. This wisdom certainly applies to childhood vaccines.
Windsor asks SMART to slow their roll
The affected routes are the three earliest departures from Windsor, headed southbound to Larkspur. Morning departure times scheduled at 4:35, 4:58 and 5:30am will be temporarily discontinued starting Monday, June 23. The first morning departure on weekdays will then become 6:02am. The reason: those damn train horns wake up the residents.
City Council hears plans for new community pavilion
The Healdsburg City Council got its first good look at the latest plans for the Foley Family Community Pavilion last week, and despite some questions about abandoning legacy events from the Plaza altogether, the council liked what it saw.
Sebastopol adds free parking for the holidays
SEBASTOPOL — Downtown Sebastopol employees can take a break from
Wet tractor parade
WET TRACTORS — Heavy rains fell on this year's Geyserville Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30 but there were plenty of well-lighted truck, tractor and farm machinery entries and a smaller crowd than in past years. State Senator Mike McGuire and county supervisor James Gore did the honors for lighting the community holiday tree and starting a round of holiday singing. The parade is sponsored by the Geyserville Chamber of Commerce and participating members.
All west county schools back in session on Monday, Nov. 4
All west county schools will be back in session on Monday, Nov. 4. This includes all schools in the following districts:
Police Log, Oct. 20-26
The Matheson and the Rooftop had a “Halloween Season Finale” from Oct 25 10:15pm to 2am, Oct. 26, which might account for several of this week's dispatch entries.,,
Windsor council receiving use-of-force report, discussing inclusionary housing ordinance
There are four main items of public interest on the regular calendar at the upcoming Aug. 18 Windsor Town Council meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Windsor Town Council chambers, though people can also attend via Zoom. Those attending in person are required to wear a mask.
Eagles claim Cloverdale softball tourney championship
The defending league and North Coast Section softball champion Lady Eagles sent a strong message to all future opponents in their own Cloverdale Varsity Tournament on Saturday — we’re back.














