County allocates $13.5 million to road repairs; nothing for Healdsburg
Sonoma County supervisors last week “found” extra money in their budget to fix more roads over the next two years, adding to their recent “catch up” plans to address a roads infrastructure they admit has been neglected over the previous decade or longer.
‘Dancing’ for dollars at successful fundraiser
The Raven Performing Arts Theater held its fifth annual “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser last weekend, a sold-out event that paired local “stars” with professional dancers. The couples performed two dances during the evening and were judged on dance moves and popularity.
Wish you were here
It’s exciting to see county planning commissioners stepping up to the plate this week to address the county’s booming vacation rental market.
Water year resolutions
It used to be that only weather nerds and hydrologists celebrated the new water year that began on October 1, but as we emerge from California’s fourth year of drought, I argue that we’re all weather nerds now – so Happy New Year.
‘Wetzel Community Leadership Award’ honorees recognized at luncheon next week
Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County will present the honorees of the 2015 Wetzel Community Leadership Award on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Vintners Inn.
Presents Project
My husband and 15-year-old daughter had an unforgettable experience last December that impacted our entire family. They were giving a ride to another girl on our daughter’s basketball team when conversation turned to Christmas plans.
Arts & Entertainment
Dia de Muertos lives on in Healdsburg
At Dia de Muertos—Healdsburg’s most colorful event of the year, recognized Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Plaza—Sonoma County residents showed up to remember loved ones with celebration, costumes, mementos, music and marigolds. It was the tenth local anniversary for the Mesoamerican celebration to honor the recently departed, or those who still live in memory. With a Gallery of images...















