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The Unknown Thiebaud
Explore Wayne Thiebaud's prints at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. The opening reception for the exhibition is today, Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 pm to 6 pm
 • Laura Hagar Rush
Sebastopol City Council approves ADU condo conversions, but that's just the beginning
The Sebastopol City Council gave property owners the right to sell their ADUs as condominiums, but the road to doing so—for the city and the…
 • Laura Hagar Rush
Four hours of free labor available to vulnerable West County residents
CLG Assist is a free program offered through Graton Day Labor Center to low-income seniors, single mothers and the disabled
 • Laura Hagar Rush
Recap of the Jan. 6 Sebastopol City Council meeting
The city council updated the zoning code, allowing property owners to condominium-ize their ADUs, chose committee roles, and took on the issue of messy…
 • Laura Hagar Rush
Sonoma County's mountain lion expert has a message for west county
Mountain lions are few and far between, but unprotected livestock pose an irresistible temptation
 • Laura Hagar Rush
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
A new Thiebaud exhibit at SebArts, city council meeting, AfroBrazilian dance, whale sounds art and more
 • Laura Hagar Rush
Roundup: Thirteen days of essays
Now a holiday tradition, the personal essays from our readers tell us more and more about those who call Sebastopol home, plus an upcoming film and…
 • Dale Dougherty and Laura Hagar Rush
A black child 'feels' church
Two grandmothers and different approaches to church
Blues in the Italian Swiss Alps
How a harmonica saved my life
The Pool
What water aerobics at a public swimming pool can teach you
Building Friendship
Building a boat and keeping a passion for sailing alive—with a little help from his friends

December 2025

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