New year brings new laws
The new year will usher in a sales tax increase, and immunity from arrest for someone possessing illicit drugs when they are seeking emergency assistance for themselves or someone else suffering an overdose, among a slew of other laws which take effect Jan. 1.
A year of celebrations and harsh realities
This is part one of David Abbott’s two part roundup of local
Candidate forum is the first outing of campaign season
Some consensus, but transparency and experience biggest issues
WUSD utilizing three of its emergency days for additional instruction
In a recent letter, the Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) announced it has updated its 2020-21 school calendar. The first part of the update reflected the fact that due to a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) on Aug. 17, which affected much of Windsor and made the opening of school a day later, on Aug. 18.
Council approves loan program for Sebastopol businesses
Program meant to support independently-owned businesses impacted by virus-related shutdown
That’s not a cow: The story of the Chalk Hill Buffalo
Most good stories have an element of mystery to them, and this one is no different. Sonoma County is rife with farms and livestock of all kinds — emus, alpacas, goats and cows of every shape and size — but the sight of a massive buffalo, more properly called an American Bison, peacefully grazing in a field between award winning vineyards is surely a surprise.
Occidental barbeque smokin’ success
Photo story: The 53rd Occidental Volunteer Fire Department
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.













