Halloween returns to Occidental
For some children, strolling through downtown Occidental this past weekend was the first time they experienced Halloween since they were babies. Families went trick-or-treating at the Occidental Fire Department and rows of businesses.
Community Center Board lays off staff, investigates finances
At the beginning of April, the board of directors of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center (SCCC) fired its popular executive director Cordelia Holst, precipitating a volley of harsh criticism from Holst’s many supporters, as well as threats to withdraw financial support.
Petition calls for mayor’s resignation in response to council comments
Discussion on police policy on use of force now agendized for next meeting
Gas station robbery suspect arrested
EDITOR’S NOTE: All people named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
New ‘air truck’ a breath of fresh air for north county firefighters
Resource to be shared among fire stations
Senior center celebrates pizza day
PIZZA PIE — The Healdsburg Senior Center celebrated pizza on Feb. 3 with a blind pizza taste test of local pizzas in honor of National Pizza Day (yes there is a day to celebrate the love of pizza). Participants rated pizzas based on crust, sauce, toppings, appearance and flavor.
City reps hold forums to let public speak on local issues
Sebastopol City Councilmember Guy Wilson and Mayor Sarah Glade
Fear of “Big Wine” influence on ‘Local Coastal Plan’ ignites activists
County staff says new language in plan does not allow unfettered growth of event and wine destinations
Sebastopol looks to make Morris Street for everybody, for now
What an ideal Morris Street in Sebastopol would look like for bikers, drivers, current RV residents and nearby businesses is a key question asked and yet to be answered. More specifically, the question posed during an Oct. 5 Sebastopol City Council meeting was whether to modify the city’s bike plan and replace the bike lanes with sharrows.