14th annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival is here and at home
The 14th annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) presents the human condition this week, streaming films from Sonoma County and all corners of the globe. This is the festival’s second year online in a row due to the pandemic.
Depending on metrics, Sonoma County could move into the red tier next week
Sonoma County missed being a candidate for moving into the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy by 0.1%, according to Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chair Lynda Hopkins, and now county health officials say the county may be able to move into the red and out of the most restrictive purple tier by next week, depending on county metrics.
County working to build equity-based COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy
A panel of Sonoma County representatives discussed the latest numbers and developments of the county’s rollout strategy focusing on equity at the Feb. 3 online community briefing and Q&A with Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase.
How California reached historic voter turnout despite pandemic, distrust
Californians faced the naysayers and voted by mail in record numbers this election, potentially avoiding a pandemic super spreader event and showing the nation it could be done.
Chamber’s council forum hits handful of top issues
Last week, the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for the five candidates running for Cloverdale City Council. The five candidates — Melanie Bagby, Mary Ann Brigham, Jenny Candelaria-Orr, Nicole Garcia-Hinchliffe and Todd Lands — are vying for two seats on the council, currently held by Bagby and Brigham.
Fire Weather Watch issued for latter half of the week
The National Weather Service (NWS) has once again issued a Fire Weather Watch for the hills near Sonoma County — the watch will be in effect from 5 a.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 14 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.
WSCUHSD to allow variance in graduation credits for certain seniors
Help is on the way for seniors of the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) whose diplomas are on the line after nearly a full year capsized by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sebastopol City Council preview
Council discussing campaign limits, initiative funds during Nov. 17 meeting
