The return of the rains
Last week’s rains lived up to their advanced billing. All parts of Sonoma County got a real soaking from a bona fide Pacific storm, the kind of blowing and hard downpours that have always marked our northern California winters. The average annual rainfall over...
Sebastopol Library to undergo 3-month facelift: Project will go forward on approval of library commission
The Sebastopol Library will be closed for about three months
5.5-acre vegetation fire near Sebastopol city limits contained
A small vegetation fire burning near Sebastopol is contained, according to fire officials. The fire burned about 5.5 acres of mowed grass on a property owned and maintained by the city of Santa Rosa, according to Paul Lowenthal, assistant fire marshal of the Santa Rosa Fire Department.
Cannabis growers eligible for agriculture energy rates
PG&E recognizes cannabis as ‘legal crop’
Something gained and something lost
Along with the dedication of a new park atop of Fitch Mountain, a community treasure has quietly slipped into the past. On a sunny Sunday in September, Fitch mountaineers gathered for a potluck at Del Rio Beach to share memories of a lake that is no more. Al Pucci, director of the Del Rio Woods Recreation and Park District, Fitch Mountain Association trustee, addressed the group and thanked everyone for their involvement and support. About 30 people came to pay their respects and share stories of their time spent on the Del Rio Woods summer lake.
Russian River bacteria levels return to ‘acceptable’
Concerns over bacteria levels in the Russian River that led to
State and county partner to halt river pollution
State and county officials have come up with a new cooperative plan to solve Russian River pollution problems caused by substandard septic systems, homeless camps and river recreational users.
County will begin vaccinating people age 65 and up
Essential food workers will be eligible for vaccinations starting Monday
Healdsburg district reserve levels look good following 2020-21 fiscal year
With slightly lower expenses and more revenue than anticipated for the 2020-21 fiscal year, the Healdsburg Unified School District (HUSD) 2020-21 budget reserves are looking healthy at 27.35%.












