City Meetings to Continue in Hybrid Mode
On Feb. 28, less than a week from the Tribune publication date, the local public health emergency that has been in place since March 2, 2020 to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted, as Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced...
New admin team at the high school readying for a new year
Construction is causing challenges, but all should be set to go on time
The disintegration of the wine tourism economy
The welcome mat for Sonoma County’s wine country was rolled up several weeks ago in the midst of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, and there is no prediction of when it might be rolled out again. Only a little over one quarter (27.8%) of the county’s 7,000 lodging rooms were occupied at the beginning of this month, down from an average occupancy rate of 78% from a year ago.
Social distancing: A refresher course
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth week locally, early reports indicate that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s March 19 order to shelter-in-place and subsequent “social distancing” are helping to keep demands on the local health care system below capacity.
Railroad track preparation on Pool Creek Bridge starts this week
Ads part of work to upgrade the railroad tracks in preparation for passenger rail service to the town of Windsor, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) contractor Stacy and Witbeck will be performing construction activities at the Pool Creek Bridge north of Shiloh Road.
Food For Thought to host drive-thru food drive in Sebastopol
Food For Thought (FFT) will host an upcoming food drive in Sebastopol Monday, April 12 and is seeking crackers, olive oil and peanut butter, per a March 31 press release.
Measure O proposes quarter cent sales tax for mental health and homeless services
This November Sonoma County voters will be asked to approve Measure O, an initiative that would increase the sales tax by 1/4 of one cent per dollar (0.25%) on all taxable sales in the county for 10 years in order to fund mental health and addiction services and facilities for children, adults, seniors, veterans and for those experiencing homelessness.
County passes climate resolution
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 17 declared a climate emergency, which passed as part of the consent calendar at its regular meeting.
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.
