Sebastopol-raised rapper J.Lately discusses new album and hip hop journey
Hip hop artist J.Lately lives in Oakland now, but experiences like growing up in Sebastopol and living on the road touring for months gave him a taste of the open space and freedom at the heart of his latest album “Winnebago,” he said.
County gives the green light to reopen hair salons, indoor dining, retail, faith services
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced Friday that starting Saturday, June 6, in-person faith-based services, indoor retail shopping and dining, hair salons and barbershops will be allowed to reopen in Sonoma County with mitigation measures in place such as facial coverings and social distancing.
Sebastopol sisters reach out to the homeless along the Joe Rodota Trail
Like a lot of people who live in west county, sisters Rochelle and Jillian Roberts drive past the homeless encampment along the Joe Rodota Trail and Highway 12 on a regular basis.
New principal selected for junior high
The Healdsburg Unified School District has announced the selection of Michael DeFrancesco as the new principal for Healdsburg Junior High School. DeFranesco takes over for Bill Halliday, who will be moving to the top spot at Healdsburg High School.
According to a statement from the...
A native son, the Great War and the Universal Flag of Peace
The debate about whether the United States should have fought in World War I is all but forgotten today. Although the war began in August 1914, a broad coalition of antiwar forces tried to stop our country from entering the war — and had succeeded until April 1917 when President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. Even fewer remember that a Healdsburg pioneer became a leading peace activist in the west during the first World War.
Foppoli and Martinez affirm Windsor’s enforcement policy won’t change
Stops short of joining other municipalities in going against sheriff’s position
Commentary: Unmute yourselves and wave your magic wand, Healdsburg
Two questions: How will the city of Healdsburg use water to prioritize livability not profitability?
Flashbacks from Healdsburg, Feb. 8
100 years ago – Feb. 7, 1924
January Report of School Nurse
During January Mrs. Alice Howard paid 34 visits to 14 schools in this section, according to her monthly report as Healdsburg Red Cross nurse. She inspected 253 children during the month, recommending 62 teeth...
Healdsburg Police, Sheriff, and Fire Logs, Mar. 19-25
The following are excerpted from Healdsburg Police Department daily log entries and the log entries of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department for the Healdsburg area.
