Special challenges of special education students under quarantine
The sudden shift to remote learning has pushed Sonoma County’s 40 school districts into unchartered territory, testing already-strained resources. For its nearly 400 special education students, the transition has been especially tough, and the stakes could not be higher, as districts plan for summer and fall sessions.
Water safety during the pandemic
Co-chair of Sebastopol’s Learn to Swim program talks water safety in light of recent river and beach openings
Former Sebastopol mayor arrested for sex crimes released before trial
Trigger warning: This article contains details of sexual assault that may be troubling to readers and to sexual assault survivors.
Schools close throughout county, maybe for a long time
Based on a March 14 joint recommendation from the Sonoma County Health Department and the Sonoma County Department of Education, schools and school districts across the county announced over the weekend that they have suspended in-person classes.
Historic bridge open for traffic; work continues
Pedestrian railing, traffic signal, historic lighting to be installed over next two months
Letters: ‘A different time in the ’Burg’
"It certainly was a different time in the ’Burg back then. Dogs and kids were allowed to wander around in the bars. And along the stretch of (then) West Street and Plaza Street, it seemed there were so many bars! All the owners supported each other and enjoyed beers at the different establishments..."
HHS grad publishes children’s book
23-year-old Shelby Lago’s love of writing led her on whirlwind journey
