Water shortages: Why some Californians are running out in 2021 and others aren’t
In Los Angeles, people have been hearing about the dangers of drought for decades. But in this land of infinity pools and backyard putting greens — better suited for rattlesnakes and scrub — water never seems to run out.
Guerneville chef publishes new book on cooking while sheltering in place
Michael Volpatt, the chef-owner of Big Bottom Market in Guerneville, has released a new book, “Cooking In Place: 50 Days, Stories, and 70+ Recipes to Keep You Sane in Challenging Times.”
City Council hears plans for new community pavilion
The Healdsburg City Council got its first good look at the latest plans for the Foley Family Community Pavilion last week, and despite some questions about abandoning legacy events from the Plaza altogether, the council liked what it saw.
CAASPP scores show district-wide improvement
The 2019 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results are in for the Healdsburg Unified School District and there are several areas of progress to celebrate, including major gains in growth at the elementary level and growth in math.
Used Clothing Shop ‘Favorites’ Moves South on Center Street
Three-decade-old Healdsburg consignment shop Favorites is facing some changes, as well — but fortunately for local fans and bargain-clothing shoppers, its owners haven’t given up yet. Instead, Favorites moved last month from their spot in the CVS shopping center to a smaller space not too far south on...
A day in the life of a poll worker
“I was supposed to get a mail-in ballot. It never came,” a voter said, stepping up to our table at the polling place in Sebastopol.
Sebastopol Police Logs, Sept. 20-26
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
