CHP buckles down on provisional license laws
The California Highway Patrol kept a close watch for young
Local youth hold vigil for George Floyd in Sebastopol
Local high school activists welcomed attendees to a candlelight vigil for George Floyd in the Sebastopol Plaza on May 25, marking the first anniversary of his murder under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Winter weather necessitates caution
As winter weather sets in, bringing rain, sleet, fog and ice to
Newsom refocuses on California housing crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed some of the biggest housing bills in years, including a measure that allows more than one house to be built on the single-family lots that comprise the vast majority of California’s developable land.
Show me the money
“All who believed were together and had all things in common. They would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need…”
Planet, prosperity, people: Gore’s wishlist for 2017
In talking to Fourth District Supervisor James Gore about his aspirations for 2017, you’ll incidentally hear a lot about his plans for 2018, the year he’s expected to chair the Board of Supervisors and when he’ll be running for re-election. Gore has been on the job for two years now as a county supervisor, and his perspective has broadened, he said.
Commentary
A recent editorial attacked the county budget process, stating that discussions are held outside of the public view and void of citizen input. It ended by asserting, “This is not how county government should work.”
The value of recycled water – by Teresa Gudino
Did you know that less than one percent of the earth’s water is available for human consumption? As California’s population continues to increase, climate change and periodic drought affect the amount of water supply available, and the demand for water to meet the needs of aquatic life and our environment continues to grow. Having enough water supply to balance all of the needs is becoming increasingly complex. Many communities throughout California are faced with the challenge of coming up with new and innovative ways to maximize the supply of drinking water, also called potable water. Recycled water can play a key role in responding to this complex issue and helping provide local, reliable water supplies to meet California’s water needs.









