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In terms of development, Sonoma County chose the road less travelled. How did that happen?
"Saying no" shaped Sonoma County's first General Plan in 1978
10 hrs ago • Rollie Atkinson
If you find the beauty of West County a daily gift, this is the guy to thank
Richard Retecki was one of handful of environmental planners and advocates that preserved the Sonoma County we know and love today. They were thought to…
Jul 14 • Rollie Atkinson
What’s happening this week in Sebastopol?
A different Science Buzz, Protest Poetry at SebArts, Peacetown, Bachan's Day and more
Jul 13 • Laura Hagar Rush
Sunday Roundup: Going Slow
Locally developed text-based service helps people find food banks; Rep. Jared Huffman's new book "No Prophets" comes out in August; SoCo Alert vs Nixle
Jul 12 • Dale Dougherty, Kavya Krishnamurthy, and Laura Hagar Rush
Grateful in Graton: When the power goes out, the radio comes on
Learn about an emergency radio network for Graton and Green Valley at an event on July 18.
Jul 11 • Dewey Watson
Goddess on the loose
Milk & Honey, the Goddess store on Sebastopol’s main drag, is celebrating its 30th year in business next week
Jul 10 • Kavya Krishnamurthy
Sebastopol City Council revisits several hot topics: council pay raise, A&M BBQ, and water rates
Recap of the July 7 Sebastopol City Council meeting, complete with chamber drama
Jul 9 • Laura Hagar Rush
A disturbing report on the library mold issue
Council OKs $198,000 for the initial phases of mold remediation at the library
Jul 8 • Laura Hagar Rush
Small Homes, Big Stakes in Graton
A decade-long quest to build affordable homes in Graton meets a neighborhood that has questions
Jul 7 • Dewey Watson
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Peacetown, Bluegrass, Afrodance, Artists as Activists and much more
Jul 6 • Laura Hagar Rush
Sunday Roundup: 'We the People Quilt' on display for America's 250th Birthday
A patchwork celebration for the Fourth of July; Pixie's legendary last day; SoCo Alert notifications
Jul 5 • Dale Dougherty
A high-energy 3rd of July celebration on Morris Street
Thanks to the Kiwanis of Sebastopol for organizing this amazing community event year after year
Jul 4 • Mark Fernquest
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