Getting around
Today (Thursday, May 14) is the annual “Bike to Work Day,” equal parts celebration and encouragement of safe and affordable transportation that doesn’t involve driving a fossil-fuel powered vehicle.
Healdsburg answers frequently asked drought questions
During Healdsburg's city council meeting on Aug. 2, Healdsburg Utility Director Terry Crowley answered frequently asked questions about the drought.
Forum outlines benefits, challenges to community health
A panel of health care professionals and elected officials
Outdoor burns, even with a permit, are banned until further notice
Some sectors allowed burns with appropriate oversight
Decision on future of Windsor Civic Center project delayed until June
The Windsor Town Council opted to delay a vote regarding the future of the controversial Civic Center project until after the special election in April, when a fifth council member has been seated.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Housing and homelessness
Local governments are struggling to find ways to increase the number of homes being built in west county — affordable homes in particular — but increasing the amount of housing stock in ways that don’t damage the environment or the character of the towns in which they’re built is a tall order.
Swine flu alert elevated as vaccine runs behind schedule
Although the beginning to Sonoma County’s normal flu season is
Vote Results Give Clear Wins to Some Races; Some Await Counts
While final results will not become available for several days, the trend is clear in most local races—with only the two-year Healdsburg City Council seat in doubt.
In that race, newcomer Ron Edwards holds to a narrow lead over former councilmember Brigette Mansell. Only 33...











