Officer Speedy steps in at the Healdsburg Police Department
New ‘morale officer’ was found in the road
Pit bull attack on West County Trail
On Sunday, Nov. 3, two pit bulls attacked a woman and her dog, who were walking on the West County Trail near Ross Road. Jordan Simmons, 28, of Occidental was walking her dog, Lucy, with a friend when they were approached by two pit bulls, loose on the trail without an owner.
Collins stepping down, Jorgensen stepping in at WHS
In a letter to the community dated March 16, Windsor Unified School District Superintendent Jeremy Decker announced that Windsor High School (WHS) Principal Lamar Collins has resigned, effective March 15.
Staying calm and keeping your cool in the age of COVID-19
With the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and the resulting shelter-in-place order, everyday life has changed substantially and that can be challenging and stressful. With that in mind, Sonoma West Times & News spoke with two local therapists to get their opinions on how to cope during this difficult time.
Sebastopol makes big showing at Solar Fair
LET THE SUNSHINE IN — The solar community of Sebastopol was well
Disaster response team to help with Kincade recovery
Team Rubicon, a disaster response team made up of primarily veterans made helping Sonoma County its next mission. The group has between 22 and 26 people who will be heading out to homes burned down by the Kincade Fire in an effort to help homeowners sift through the ashes for important possessions.
Singletree’s Van Praag remembered for her generosity and grilling mastery
Friends and customers of Singletree Café’s Nancy Van Praag these days are remembering her in two different ways. Most are already missing her kitchen mastery, especially her full breakfast plates and her flavorful assortment of barbecued meats. Others are thinking first about her “big heart” and endless generosity to faithful customers, her employees and her adopted Healdsburg community. Van Praag, a native of New York and a Sonoma County resident for 30 years, died Aug. 22 after a long and complicated illness. She was 70 years old.
