That’s not a cow: The story of the Chalk Hill Buffalo
Most good stories have an element of mystery to them, and this one is no different. Sonoma County is rife with farms and livestock of all kinds — emus, alpacas, goats and cows of every shape and size — but the sight of a massive buffalo, more properly called an American Bison, peacefully grazing in a field between award winning vineyards is surely a surprise.
Commentary: Consider the rest
When “people of color” are talked about in history and media, the predominant picture that’s imagined is a black person being kicked out of a restaurant or a Mexican person being detained for being here illegally.
Exhibit of abstract painting by Marian Murphy til Dec. 1
An exhibit of Healdsburg artist Marian Murphy’s abstract art is on display at the Cloverdale History Museum, until Dec. 1. After a career as a mother and secretary, Murphy at the age of 38, fell in love with photography. Studying at the Ohio Institute of Photography, she became a professional photographer and enjoyed her career as a portrait photographer in Healdsburg for 30 years.
Police Logs, Oct. 23-29
Monday, Oct. 23
1:18pm A hit-and-run accident occurred at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. The reporting party (RP) indicated her vehicle was hit and the suspect was trying to leave. Officers responded and arrested a 48-year-old (YO) woman for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Tuesday,...
House-made pasta takes center stage at Portico
“This is a passion project for both of us,” Kat Escamilla said about Portico, a new Italian restaurant in downtown Sebastopol that she opened with her partner Paolo Pedrinazzi in late December.
Sebastopol RV park village proposal meets more blowback
Residents of Sebastopol plunged into debate over the city’s actions to address homelessness on Morris Street at the Sebastopol City Council’s Nov. 2 meeting. The council discussed the city’s proposed RV parking village and the first monthly status report from the Committee for the Unhoused.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
