The drought is still on
Despite recent rains, the cumulative average rainfall for the water year to date (July 1, 2013 – March 9, 2014) is still well below average. The Santa Rosa basin currently, as of March 14, has 14.1” compared to an average of 25.2”. The Ukiah basin has 11.45” compared to the average of 30”. While the drought status in much of the county was updated from “extreme” to “severe,” water storage levels in Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma continue to be well below average. Lake Mendocino’s water supply storage capacity was at 50 percent and Lake Sonoma’s water supply capacity was at 73 percent (as of March 14).
Rotary, Interact join holiday forces
GIVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Sebastopol Rotary and the Analy
Vaccination advisory over whooping cough concerns
Health officials are encouraging county residents to get ahead of winter sicknesses by getting vaccinated.
Occidental, Camp Meeker residents practice evacuating
Community members in Occidental and Camp Meeker spent Saturday morning, June 19, preparing to evacuate from their properties because of hazards that have yet to happen.
Peaceful protest in honor of George Floyd in downtown Sebastopol
On Wednesday, June 3, 200 people converged on the intersection of Highway 12 and Main Street in downtown Sebastopol to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police.
The protest was organized by Jonah and Lily Balakhaneh and was designed...
Social distancing egg hunts
Through April 5, homes around Windsor will take part in a “social distance” egg hunt. Based on the recent national trend of a virtual “bear hunt” wherein people put teddy bears in the their front windows for children to spot as they walk by in neighborhoods during shut downs. With local egg hunts being cancelled left and right, the virtual version is based on a similar concept. Local homes are encouraged to create artwork eggs of any sort and place them in their windows for kids to spot.
Healdsburg resident receives special tricycle donation
Healdsburg resident Christine Webster has been riding tricycles, or trikes, for 11 years since a stroke in 2008 rendered her unable to drive a car. After putting countless miles on her old trike, a local couple decided to buy her a brand-new electric trike.
County passes climate resolution
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 17 declared a climate emergency, which passed as part of the consent calendar at its regular meeting.
High schools look into sharing resources
Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Steve Herrington put a
Photos: Easter Egg Hunt
In a matter of minutes the crowd of kids snatched up thousands of eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt at Healdsburg Elementary School Fitch Mountain campus on April 20. The event is organized by the Healdsburg Rotary Club Noon.
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.



















