Oysters vs. wildnerness by Lynn Hamilton
I am shocked to see the misleading signs regarding Drakes Bay Oyster Company popping up around the Sonoma and Marin Counties. These signs should say Save Point Reyes Wilderness. I strongly support organic sustainable agriculture and I love oysters but the attempt by Drakes Oyster Company and their corporate allies to deny wilderness status to Drakes Estero has nothing to do with farming and everything to do with opening publicly owned wilderness lands to development. Pt. Reyes National Seashore is a wonderful example of cooperation between agriculture, the national park system, and wilderness.
Peace projects raise signs, concerns at Plaza rally
The signs were stark and direct: Dictator or Democracy—That’s the Choice. Resist, Protest, Impeach. Resist by Any Means Necessary. The Power of the People Is Stronger than the People in Power. Defend Our Country Against Its President. And Orange Lies Matter...
Federal Funding Cut for Museum & Library Studies
The library and museum world is reeling from a new executive order issued on March 14, 2025, targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to support libraries in all 50 states. Sonoma County Library Director Erika Thibault reports...
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.
Mouse Squad teaching tech at junior high
There’s no question that in today’s world, we all rely heavily on technology to solve problems, make our lives easier, and create innovations that change the way we live, think, work and interact with one another. Given the rate at which technology evolves, it has become imperative that schools begin introducing relevant curriculum that provides students with essential STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills, and set them up for academic and career success. With the help of the Healdsburg Education Foundation, Healdsburg Junior High is doing just that.
Hwy 101 set to get $67 million fix
Dubbed “The Big Pave,” a new project will be under way in the New Year to permanently fix the 14-mile stretch of Highway 101 between Windsor and Geyserville.
Sonoma Clean Power promotes benefits of induction cooking
Energy efficiency, speed and safety cited among top advantages
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.

















