City launches new community space
Space for vendors has always been a concern for the Farmers’ Market organization and the vendors themselves. “I’ll confess to not being a fan of it initially,” Janet Ciel said. “I realized it would be challenging to put vendors up there (on the stage area), as they can’t drive a car onto it. Everything will have to go up via stairs or a ramp.” But as she’s become used to the space, she’s recognized its potential.
Festival ready to blossom
Every April since almost World War II, Sebastopol’s population nearly doubles as the surrounding apple orchards begin to blossom with snowy white petals.
Heads of schools prep for challenges
While the Kincade Fire did not damage the number of homes that the 2017’s fires did, its impacts were felt more directly on north county, with the communities of Windsor, Healdsburg and Geyserville being completely evacuated as the fire approached.
Year In Review: COVID-19
Word from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) arrived Feb. 26 that an asymptomatic passenger of the Diamond Princess cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19 and was being treated at a hospital in Sonoma County, transferred from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County.
Cutting Christmas trees to reduce fire danger
Not many families wade through heavily wooded forests anymore to find that perfect Christmas tree — save for the Griswolds in the “Christmas Vacation” film. Most just go to their local neighborhood tree lots.
Petition afoot to dissolve Palm Drive Health Care District
A group of Sebastopol residents is planning to circulate a petition to dissolve the Palm Drive Health Care District.
Chamber’s council forum hits handful of top issues
Last week, the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for the five candidates running for Cloverdale City Council. The five candidates — Melanie Bagby, Mary Ann Brigham, Jenny Candelaria-Orr, Nicole Garcia-Hinchliffe and Todd Lands — are vying for two seats on the council, currently held by Bagby and Brigham.
TEDx Sonoma County changes points of view
“Sonoma County is an ideal location for TEDx,” said Marilyn Nagel, executive producer of TEDx Sonoma County. “TEDx thrives where there is a high density of ideas, diverse storytellers and an audience hungry for connection.”
Max Dunn, who led project for new community clinic building, dies at 95
Max Dunn, a persistent and persuasive force for the underprivileged, died Saturday. His friend, Dave Anderson, said of him: “Max was known for his smile, his bridge playing skills, his obvious warm and open heart, his acceptance of others, his love of God and family and his ability to raise the capabilities and possibilities of others; not just his friends, but those who needed it the most.”
