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April 15, 2026

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 9-1-2011

Editor: Does anyone remember when "Redwood Empire" was replaced

Candidate forum is the first outing of campaign season

Some consensus, but transparency and experience biggest issues

Community briefs

Update for Shiloh Road Left Turn Interim Improvements Project

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.
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