Measure R asks Cloverdale to extend user utility tax
Tax set to sunset in 2023; if approved, user utility tax would be in place until repealed by voters
Save Sonoma Compost
Here in Sonoma County we take our carbon footprint very seriously. Together as residents, businesses and local governments we have done much to lower our energy use, resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. We have been repeatedly recognized as conservation and sustainability leaders across the country.
‘J Sisters’ blog their way to New York
Their shared maiden name is Troup, but it’s their first names
Avenue not pleasant for flooded home owners
Two things can be said of water: it always heads for the lowest
Marin jury critical of SMART direction
Enlarging on recent comments and criticisms, the Marin County
Farewell to Necker’s Notes
Fans of the long-running, city council round-up (and send-up) known as Necker’s Notes were saddened last week when correspondent John Necker sent a notice to his subscribers that he was hanging up his spurs.
Jazz Fest board resigns, Felix back in charge
In another surprising turn of events, the entire board of the
Neighborhood preparedness groups are trying to find their role in COVID-19 response
Local community groups tend to highlight how they’re preparing for the emergencies that are more frequent in Sonoma County — namely, fires and floods. However, struck with a different kind of emergency with COVID-19, the county’s local Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE) and Map Your Neighborhood groups, as well as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), are leaning into the core of their preparedness measures and training.








