Occidental Community Choir perseveres to present virtual winter concert
The Occidental Community Choir’s first virtual concert in its 42 years swelling west county with music was an undertaking for everyone involved, led by program director Crystal McDougall-Purdy and music director Gage Purdy, who digitally mastered the pre-recorded show.
Sebastopol police chief pick withdraws, city to interview former candidate
The city of Sebastopol’s prized pick for a new police chief of the Sebastopol Police Department retracted his candidacy two weeks before he was scheduled to assume the role on Dec. 14, but an original staff favorite is now returning for interviews.
Heat advisory, Red Flag conditions ahead
PG&E shutting off power to approximately 1,781 customers in Sonoma County
No ‘remote’ public comment
City Council votes against reinstatement
The Healdsburg City Council decided Tuesday night to continue limiting public comment to in-person and written submissions, declining to reinstate live remote participation via Zoom after a detailed review of legal, operational and security concerns.
“After a thorough and wide-ranging discussion,...
Evacuation maps now available from Windsor
On May 21, the town of Windsor, in collaboration with the county of Sonoma, updated its evacuation zones for more efficient evacuations. To look up your evacuation zone by address or to view evacuation zone maps, visit https://bit.ly/3yw5t7i
One Cold Night looking for sleepers to help raise funds, awareness
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) is once again hosting its one-of-a-kind awareness and fundraising event One Cold Night, and is looking for participants. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 8.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
