Cleaner air and more wildlife activity as humans stay home
While the decrease in human activity due to COVID-19 hasn’t made a significant difference in Sonoma County’s air quality, it has triggered increased activity in local habitats.
Local Eye Doctor With a Global Vision
Healdsburg ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Barth has dedicated a significant portion of his life and career to restoring sight to those in dire need, particularly in developing countries. Barth, together with BBH Eye Foundation and partners, has helped restore sight to more than 200,000 individuals in Southeast Asia since 2019.
Harvest Cafe switches to take-out only amid omicron surge
The Sebastopol Area Senior Center has announced its Harvest Cafe will serve only take-out until further notice, as advised by Sonoma County Public Health with COVID-19 rushing through the county again.
County hosting virtual workshop Feb. 18 on winery event rules
Permit Sonoma is presenting an opportunity for the public to provide input at a virtual public workshop on Feb. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. regarding the development of the draft County Winery Events Policy. This effort is a countywide initiative related to agricultural zoning districts outside of the Coastal Zone.
Lawsuit challenges validity of WSCUHSD board’s vote to consolidate
The Community Alliance for Responsible Education (CARE) announced its lawsuit against the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) on April 22, alleging the district violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to pave the way for the March 10 vote to consolidate El Molino and Analy high schools.
Teachers strike against high school district
More than 100 high school teachers and their supporters hit the picket lines Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, in front of Analy, El Molino and Laguna High Schools.
Letters: On speed limits and building accidents
"Healdsburg is lucky to be able to have slow streets for our neighbors to walk and bike safely, while also having the highway nearby for those in a hurry traveling from north to south," writes Ariel Kelley. "I know change can be tough, but at the same time, you only get one life."
