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Commentary: Life Long Learning

In the Fall of 2002, I enrolled in a course titled "Greed and Corruption in Corporate America" through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Sonoma State University. We had recently moved to Sonoma County after I retired from practicing Pediatric Dentistry for 40-plus years in the Bay Area. The Enron scandal had just unfolded, and I wanted to better understand how capitalism works in this country and broaden my horizons in general. The course and the OLLi program changed my life. I have not looked back.

Declining state

Do you claim to be a Democrat, Republican or do you “decline to

Healdsburg Winery Medlock Ames Goes Up for Sale

A $44 million property in the Healdsburg countryside hit the real-estate market yesterday: The Medlock Ames winery and estate at 13414 Chalk Hill Rd. and tasting room at 3487 Alexander Valley Rd. I’ve reached out to the winery for more information about what this...

Healdsburg Police Logs: March 1-7

MONDAY, MARCH 1

Goats are coming to graze to reduce fire fuels at Fitch Mountain and Healdsburg Ridge

Vegetation management projects made possible by Coastal Conservancy grants

Local health officials try to clear up confusion over vaccine distribution process

Nearly 85% of those who made appointments at the recently-opened Rohnert Park OptumServe COVID-19 clinic for folks over 75-years-old were under the age of 75, leading to the cancellation of many appointments and causing confusion in a time where folks are anxious to get vaccinated.

California’s COVID cases inching up amid nationwide surges

As states struggle to contain COVID-19 surges, Gov. Gavin Newsom today warned that California also is experiencing a rise in cases and hospitalizations — though not yet at levels seen across the nation.

Community Briefs

Redwood Empire Food Bank, Citrus Fair hosting food distribution starting Sept. 28

Weather watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning

A Fire Weather Watch that was issued from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Oct. 12 has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. The warning spans throughout coastal and inland parts of California, covering the North Bay valleys and mountains, East Bay valleys and hills and the Santa Cruz mountains. The warning will be in effect from 5 a.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 14 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.

Día de los Muertos event coming to Cloverdale Plaza

La Familia Sana gets ready to celebrate for the first time
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