County lungs look healthier
The American Lung Association in California released its annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, which assigns grades to all California cities and counties, including Sonoma County, on key tobacco control policies.
How to talk politics across the divide
Indivisible groups across Sonoma County will be sponsoring a workshop on “How to Talk Politics Across the Current Divide.” The workshop will be facilitated by Sharon Ellison the creator of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication (PNDC). The PNDC process is designed to defuse defensiveness in high conflict situations and facilitate communication on issues.
Cityscape: From the Healdsburg City Manager
Hello, Healdsburg. The start of summer means long, light-filled days, family vacations and hot weather. It also heralds the advent of another wildfire season and with the current drought situation, it’s even more dry than usual. Here’s what we’re doing to help our community — and here’s what you can do — to prepare for disasters such as wildfires.
‘Little Market’ on the Market Again
The little store on Powell Street is closed once again. Most recently known as Summer’s Market, it shut its doors for good in early October and has been listed for sale since mid-month. But there's more to the story than just "real estate news" - check it out...
Distance learning continuing through winter break
Following similar decisions round the county, the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to continue in distance learning through winter break at their meeting on Oct. 20.
Healdsburg Year in Review: Events
Every year, SoCoNews compiles a list of the year’s most noteworthy events, happenings and newsmakers and writes a comprehensive timeline that looks back at the year.
‘Big Pave’ on schedule
A $20 million freeway paving project is making good progress, even as crews start planning for winter rain interruptions.
Sebastopol Police Logs, Nov. 8-14
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
