Drug overdose-related deaths continue to be a concern in Sonoma County
In the past year, the pandemic has had many effects on mortality, including deaths from COVID-19, however, drug overdose deaths continue to be a concern and appear to have been exasperated by the pandemic according to a report from Jenny Mercado, a Sonoma County epidemiologist.
Benedetti car wash is headed to Sebastopol Avenue
The Sebastopol City Council gave the highly debated Benedetti car wash the greenlight after nearly three hours of discussion at its extended March 2 public hearing and deliberation.
Five-hour standoff leads to arrest in Forestville
A Forestville man was arrested Tuesday following a five-hour standoff with Sonoma County deputies.
Caltrans begins ADA ramp cut project
To take advantage of the reduced traffic in downtown Sebastopol due to shelter-in-place orders, and in order to minimize disruptions, Caltrans began Americans with Disablities (ADA) curb rehab work on May 4. The project is supposed to be completed by fall of this year. The concrete work will take an estimated six weeks and the work on the signals and poles will start after that.
Green Mary rents tableware to eco-minded party planners
Green Mary wants you to check out her dishes. After all, they’re from a library.
Lloyd’s life — 90 years of strength, courage and honesty
Longtime Sebastopol resident, Lloyd Focha turned 90 years old on
Local school children get a lesson in giving to those in need
Redwood Empire Food Bank holiday food drive
Plans for fall school reopening taking shape
Still early days however, and plans could change















