Rodney Strong receives regional water board notice of violation
Notice is a low-level enforcement action, could be an early step toward further enforcement
Neighborhood community program seeks to brings unity and safety to Windsor
Program utilizes COPE groups, community building and crime prevention techniques
‘Sebastopol Video Rapist’ sentenced to 50 years-to-life
Lonnie Victory, resident of Windsor, a repeat offender
Q&A with city council candidate Diana Rich
Two seats on the Sebastopol City Council are up for election on Nov. 3. Both of the incumbents, Michael Carnacchi and Neysa Hinton are seeking re-election. Challengers in the race are Everett Fernandez, Diana Rich and Vaughn Richard Higginbotham. Sonoma West Times & News submitted questions to the candidates. Rich's responses are included here in a Q&A format.
Q&A with city council candidate Evert Fernandez
Two seats on the Sebastopol City Council are up for election on Nov. 3. Both of the incumbents, Michael Carnacchi and Neysa Hinton are seeking re-election. Challengers in the race are Evaristo "Evert" Fernandez, Diana Rich and Vaughn Richard Higginbotham. Sonoma West Times & News submitted questions to the candidates. Fernandez's responses are included here in a Q&A format. The responses have been edited for length in some places.
Q&A with city council candidate Neysa Hinton
Two seats on the Sebastopol City Council are up for election on Nov. 3. Both of the incumbents, Michael Carnacchi and Neysa Hinton are seeking re-election. Challengers in the race are Everett Fernandez, Diana Rich and Vaughn Richard Higginbotham. Sonoma West Times & News submitted questions to the candidates. Hinton's responses are included here in a Q&A format. The responses have been edited for length in some places.
Sebastopol moves forward with parklets plan
Caltrans will review and approve plans for outdoor seating downtown
Q&A with city council candidate Jenny Candelaria-Orr
Five candidates are vying for a spot on the Cloverdale City Council this year. Two seats, currently held by Melanie Bagby and Mary Ann Brigham, are up for election in November. In the coming days, we’re going to feature Q&As with the council candidates — Bagby, Brigham, Jenny Candelaria-Orr, Nicole Garcia-Hinchliffe and Todd Lands.
City council candidate Mary Ann Brigham’s candidate statement
Five candidates are vying for a spot on the Cloverdale City Council this year. Two seats, currently held by Melanie Bagby and Mary Ann Brigham, are up for election in November. In the coming days, we’re going to feature Q&As with the council candidates — Bagby, Brigham, Jenny Candelaria-Orr, Nicole Garcia-Hinchliffe and Todd Lands.
Sculptor Spotlight: Peter and Robyn Crompton
Peter Crompton drew upon two of his favorite sources, classical art and 19th century sculpture, to find the inspiration for his latest sculpture “Serafina.” Nike of Samothrace and Raphael Monti were his stimulus for creating “Serafina.”
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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.
