Local artists receive COVID support from city of Sebastopol
Four local artists are having a happier holiday this year thanks to the Public Arts Committee of the city of Sebastopol. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee created the COVID Artist Lottery to help support local artists during this difficult time.
Healdsburg steps up water conservation efforts
On June 7, the Healdsburg City Council adopted a resolution that requires all commercial, residential and industrial customers to achieve a 40% reduction in water usage, or provide the city with a request for exemption that includes that good faith efforts have been made to achieve the highest level of water reduction for the customer.
Converted Motel Gives Unhoused a Roof Over Their Heads
There were city staff of every level, four of five city council members, one current and one past county supervisor, and Gustavo Velasquez, the state director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development—making his first visit to Sonoma County. All were on...
Healdsburg moves forward with green ordinances
Council votes to go green with 2020 energy reach code, polystyrene foam ban
YEAR IN REVIEW: Youth activism transformed the local environmental scene
2019 was a big year for the environment in west county — in terms of activism, legislative moves and, well, nature itself, which seemed for much of the year to be in a full state of revolt.
Healdsburg parks have reopened, with restrictions
After adjustments were made to the county parks order by Sonoma County Public Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, Healdsburg parks reopened with limited access on April 29. While residents may be excited to venture back to parks, not all community members have access.
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.
