Sebastopol water, sewer rates to rise
In order to provide ongoing funding for Sebastopol’s water and sewer system, the Sebastopol City Council unanimously approved an increase to water and sewer rates at its Jan. 7 meeting. A series of annual adjustments will begin this month, with additional increases following each July 1 until July 2023.
Police seek help in arrest of armed robbery suspect
The Healdsburg Police Department is asking for help from the
Car vandals caught
In the early morning hours of Friday March 1 there were five different incidents of vandalism all over the city where vehicles had their windows smashed, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Library expands curbside pick-up program
The Sonoma County Library announced that it would be expanding curbside pick-up of materials to 12 of its locations, effective Monday, June 29.
Work to start on new Westside Road ‘water education center’
Construction of a new Russian River “water education center” is scheduled to begin next month on Sonoma County Water Agency property located on Westside Rd. near the historic Wohler Bridge.
New arts commission meets the neighbors
The city’s newest citizen oversight group has decided the best way to do their job is to stay in touch with the people they speak for, so they’re having an informal open house with the public next Thursday evening, May 8. It’s billed as a “meet-and-greet,” so don’t expect a stage show even though it will be held at 222 Healdsburg Ave...
West County High School: a back-to-school for the books in Sebastopol
Teens headed to West County High School in Sebastopol this week are in for another year in the school of life, marking two years since student were able to have a traditional first day of school.
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.
