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August 7, 2026

River says goodbye to Lee Torr IV

Friends and family mourned the passing of Lee Torr IV during a memorial mass and burial at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Monte Rio last week.

Most Californians say economic inequality is getting worse, new survey shows

Seven in 10 Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, according to a statewide survey released Tuesday.

Sebastopol Thanksgiving

A LONG WAY FOR A MEAL - Marta and Raul (holding bicycles) from

Year in Review: Events

The calendar wasn’t exactly bursting with big events and gatherings in 2021, but west county managed more than a few special occasions and bad breaks alike during the second year of the pandemic. 

Swapping out lights

Deck the halls with LED lights this holiday season to get a city rebate

Sebastopol Police Department audit released to the public

When protests against George Floyd’s killing spread across Sonoma County last summer, the Sebastopol City Council decided to contract attorney Jerry Threet for an audit to see where its own police department stood with the city’s values, according to Mayor Una Glass. 

Thanks, doc

— Rollie Atkinson

Editorial

— Rollie Atkinson

Bella All Things Beautiful closing after 19 years, owner plans for retirement

After 19 years of business on the Plaza, Cathleen Boitano-Grande is closing up her popular retail store and heading into retirement. Her store, “Bella All Things Beautiful,” is closing on July 31.

Snapshot: Hockey Trophy Celebrates ‘Team Foley’

Bill Foley firmly planted his personal flag in Healdsburg on Friday last, using the Stanley Cup as a magic talisman to enchant residents, visitors and tourists with a championship promise fulfilled. The Stanley Cup was on display at the Plaza gazebo at noon on Aug....
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