Climate Mobilization Strategy Kicks off GHG Effort
Perhaps Mark Twain’s most famous aphorism is that “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”
Turns out that’s not strictly true. Since the mid 19th-century, if not before, everybody has been doing something about the weather, but not in a good...
Sebastopol service organizations, nonprofits and others gather to discuss community needs
Last week the city of Sebastopol and its economic vitality contractor, CoMission, hosted the Community Needs Summit, a gathering of representatives from local service organizations and nonprofits. The meeting featured in-depth panel discussions on food and housing, mental health and schools, environment and community enrichment, which revealed several key needs and facts.
Newcomers and incumbents compete for Oak Grove Union School District board election
Voters have the chance to choose three members of the Oak Grove Unified School District board in the Nov. 3 election.
Westside Farms caught up in local fight for more restrictions of vineyards
One of Sonoma County’s most highly acclaimed vintners has found his vision for the future at odds with citizens concerns over the impacts of commercial vineyards and their events.
Arias selected as general manager of Ag + Open Space
In a statement released May 3, the board of directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) announced it will consider the appointment of Misti Arias as general manager during its May 11 meeting. Arias was selected following a national search and has served at Ag + Open Space in various roles since 1996, starting as an Open Space planning technician and most recently as interim assistant general manager.
Residents preparing to ‘COPE’ during fire season
At the April 7 meeting of the Windsor Town Council, the council heard the latest on the establishment of a COPE (Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) group in Windsor, and what next steps they are looking for support for.
SLIDESHOW: Grass fire off Chiquita Road
A fast-moving grass fire met with an even faster response Thursday afternoon, drawing seven engine companies and a helicopter before mopping up.
In Memoriam: Joyce Power
A longtime Healdsburg and Cloverdale resident who was deeply involved in our local arts scene died two weekends ago at the age of 89. Joyce Power was born in Canada and lived for many years in London and San Francisco before retiring in Healdsburg with her husband Keith...
