Public life goes dark
One month ago, all of Sonoma County’s “public life” was put off limits. No schools, locked parks, barricaded beaches, no dining out or casual shopping trips. Gathering places where conversations and friendships get shared are taboo. Libraries, coffee shops, brewpubs, art galleries and any space smaller than six feet square, are now officially declared uninhabitable.
Diaper Derby returns to Citrus Fair
The Cloverdale Citrus Fair’s annual diaper derby was back at it again this weekend, as some of Cloverdale’s youngest community members raced to the finishing line on Saturday, April 16. The one requirement for the derby is that participating babies be unable to walk — they can only crawl.
Windsor Chili Cook-Off returns this weekend
Windsor is holding its 8th annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, complete with live music, activities and, of course, all the chili one could want. The event is on Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Windsor Town Green.
What has Colorado learned? The benefits of hindsight
In one Colorado town, cannabis revenue helps pays for the police force
Readying to reopen The Clover
Cloverdale’s Clover Theater, which has been shuttered in some form since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, is preparing to reopen this fall.
Working for the month of love and friendship
Since the beginning of February, the corner of Matheson Street has been filled with flowers every other day. February is the month of love, flowers and chocolates. Therefore, Elizabeth Trinidad, 21, has been working actively to sell bouquets in that corner.
Kiff named interim executive director of Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Editor's note: The county press release announcing David Kiff's appointment to the interim CDC role incorrectly identified Kiff as the manager of a housing project that was developed for the city of Newport Beach. Kiff was the city manager for the city of Newport Beach during the development, not the project manager.
