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January 9, 2026

In race to save most lives, California wrestles with COVID vaccine eligibility

Melinda McKee is anxious to get her COVID-19 vaccine. The medication she takes for a rare form of arthritis makes her immunocompromised and at high risk of falling severely ill from infections. But she’s only 33, and at the current vaccination rate, it may be months before she can get her shots. 

High Five

I enjoyed reading Lynda Hopkins' article in the October 13

Muddy Run on ‘Relentless’ Lake Sonoma 50 Course

The annual Lake Sonoma 50, the local ultrarunning classic that’s bringing international talent to the April competition, faced the unexpected for last Saturday’s races—cold weather and rain that put a damper on the event and created an often muddy course, especially for those who followed the leaders.

Sweetwater water district offering water measurement tool to customers

Sweetwater Springs Water District (SSWD) is offering a smart home water monitoring incentive program with the installation of Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor systems. The devices monitor for water leaks, excess usage, conservation efforts and other drought-fighting tactics.

Bridge building

NOW OPEN — A new bridge has officially opened on Los Amigos Road

Bodega Bay discusses consolidation with Sonoma County Fire

Would continue expansion of former Windsor-Rincon Valley district

Sebastopol Police Logs, Oct. 18-24

The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.

Managing Growth

The March 24 commentary “Housing Solutions” by Healdsburg Mayor Tom Chambers provided an incomplete picture of the City of Healdsburg’s efforts to dramatically change the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) that voters passed in 2000.

Community corner, Nov. 12 – 15

Poetry workshop with Russ Messing, Nov. 12

Murky Creeks? Help Keep them Clear

Ask any child what is in a creek and they will reply, “water.” Ask them to take a look at the creek water after a rainstorm and they will change their answer to “dirt.” In California's North Coast, there is so much “dirt” in local rivers, streams, and creeks that 61 percent of our waterways are considered impaired for sediment by regional regulators.
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