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Roundup: Community Center sends out an SOS
At the last city council meeting, several members of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center (SCCC)—staff members and board members—got up to speak during public comment, begging the city not to cut the funding for the organization. (Due to its budget crisis, the city is cutting back on or eliminating funding for all nonprofits in Sebastopol. 160,981)
Sonoma County winery acquisition: Martin Ray buys Foppiano
Santa Rosa’s Martin Ray Winery, on the Laguna Ridge, known for it’s distinctive water tower, is acquiring Foppiano Winery and Vineyards in Healdsburg. The Martin Ray site is one of the oldest continually working wineries in California. Founded in 1896, Foppiano is celebrated for its robust Petite Sirah...
Catch the ‘Live at Juilliard’ concert series in Santa Rosa this summer
The “Live at Juillard” concert series is a well-loved Santa Rosa musical tradition that is in its 29th year. These free, family-friendly concerts in the park occur every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. starting this month. The concerts are hosted by the City of Santa Rosa. The...
Sonoma County’s gastronomic gems: Farmers, butchers, chefs and unicorns
“An evening with a farmer, butcher, chef and unicorns” was the billing for an auction item from Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) in Healdsburg recently. SCV gives grants to over 430 organizations in education, literacy, health, human services, art, and culture. Food and wine in Sonoma are part of a virtuous circle, uplifting people while providing top-drawer culinary experiences attracting visitors from far and wide.
Vegetation Fire Erupts in Northern Sonoma County Amid Heat Wave
A vegetation fire called the “Pocket Fire” ignited this morning in the Northern Sonoma County community of Geyserville. The blaze comes at the peak of the region’s heat wave, exacerbating concerns about its rapid spread. Several fire cameras, including those positioned at Geyser Peak, Pine Mountain, and...
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