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July 22, 2026

Much Ado preview hosts Queen Elizabeth at La Bodega

Organizers of Much Ado About Sebastopol, a fundraiser for Sebastopol schools, held a preview luncheon and mini-Faire on Sunday (Aug. 19) at the Sonoma Wine Shop, La Bodega in Sebastopol. Queen Elizabeth and her court were on hand Sunday to enjoy the best food, wine and fun West County has to offer. The Faire is a “historically accurate, educational, family-friendly event” and is the major fundraiser for Brook Haven, Park Side and Analy High schools. The festival has raised $60,000 in its two years of existence. Much Ado About Sebastopol will be a two-day event this year, taking place on Sept. 22 and 23 at Ives Park. For more information go to: muchadoaboutsebastopol.org.

Sebastopol home to a used bookstore once again

There were some heartbroken bookworms in Sebastopol when Copperfield’s Used Books closed in January.

New CEO at Palm Drive

Tom Harlan, a senior health care executive for more than 35 years, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Palm Drive Hospital with the unanimous vote of the Palm Drive Health Care District Board.

For seniors, ‘hanging up the keys’ is a life-altering experience

Seminar coming to Sebastopol Senior Center in September

GCSD board asked to step down

Animosity between district and ratepayers increasing

Analy population spikes due to El Molino sanctions

Tiger freshman class at least 100 students larger

Commentary: Life Long Learning

In the Fall of 2002, I enrolled in a course titled "Greed and Corruption in Corporate America" through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Sonoma State University. We had recently moved to Sonoma County after I retired from practicing Pediatric Dentistry for 40-plus years in the Bay Area. The Enron scandal had just unfolded, and I wanted to better understand how capitalism works in this country and broaden my horizons in general. The course and the OLLi program changed my life. I have not looked back.

Commentary: I am a survivor

My name is Harry Tappin and I am a Cancer Survivor. My journey began two years ago when I started getting head aches. At first I thought it was a dental problem and went to my dentist. I still had headaches, and then I thought I had a sinus problem and after further investigation a MRI was ordered.

Commentary: The problem with Calpers

CALPERS is the pseudo government agency set up to manage the defined benefit retirement program for government employees.  Their charter is to collect retirement contributions, invest these contributions to maximize return and provide defined benefits to the actual retiree.  CALPERS is controlled by and largely for the benefit of the legislature and government employees.  

idlewood 3… Summer songs

“In summer, the song sings itself.” And, summer in the ‘Burg is a delightful and busy tune; even hot. Fan yourself, then send a missive to “IDlewood 3…” - your “who, what, where” column. “Hedda Healdsburg” wants to know all!  
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