Local election should be smooth, even with high turnout
In the upcoming general election on Nov. 3, Sonoma County voters can expect normal and safe conditions compared to what is being heard about in so many other parts of the country where jurisdictions are not as practiced at voting by mail. Adding to the voting balancing act is the possibility of high turnouts while having to navigate pandemic-related social distancing and precautions.
Food For Thought joins COVID-19 public health fight
Largest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases are Latinx
Fire at Sonoma and Mendocino county lines fully contained
A fire began on the west side of Highway 101 on the Sonoma County and Mendocino county line Thursday night, Aug. 26. At 11:33 p.m., roughly two hours after the fire was initially reported, it was declared contained, with two engines staying on the scene to monitor the situation.
Council readies for action despite representation issues in vitality survey
The Sebastopol City Council received the findings of a residential survey conducted by consulting firm CoMission at its Jan. 19 meeting that posed questions for the council from start to finish.
WSCUHSD to allow variance in graduation credits for certain seniors
Help is on the way for seniors of the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) whose diplomas are on the line after nearly a full year capsized by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New travel advisory issued to curb COVID spread
In an advisory updated on Jan. 6, the state of California issued a warning to Californians and those wishing to travel here.
Income, language, other barriers add to kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children
Unequal access to resources in Sonoma County plays a key role in the kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children uncovered by a local study by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program.
Council approves loan program for Sebastopol businesses
Program meant to support independently-owned businesses impacted by virus-related shutdown
League of Women Voters hosting virtual town hall, candidate forums
The League of Women Voters has had to make some changes to its normal set of election year activities in the wake of the pandemic.
Caltrans begins ADA ramp cut project
To take advantage of the reduced traffic in downtown Sebastopol due to shelter-in-place orders, and in order to minimize disruptions, Caltrans began Americans with Disablities (ADA) curb rehab work on May 4. The project is supposed to be completed by fall of this year. The concrete work will take an estimated six weeks and the work on the signals and poles will start after that.
