Jenner and elsewhere on the coast are full of signs for Evans. They include diverse, home-make signs, rather than the only one expensive corporation-made sign which the nearly half a million dollars...

These are complicated issues. I am not Catholic. However, I am currently undergoing training to be a hospice volunteer at Memorial Hospital, a Catholic hospital that Dan refers to below. There are 50...

Thanks to Will Parrish, investigative journalist, for this latest piece. Feel free share with your lists. Worse than anyone thought --fascinating piece by investigative journalist, Will Parrish,...

For those who were not here some 24 years ago, when I moved here, the author of this letter, Ann Magnie, was a former Sebastopol City Council member and mayor, who worked hard for Sebastopol and the...

I agree with Dorothy. I think the techno-industrial complex is the main threat to the Earth. What are the techno addicts going to do if the internet goes down, which is possible? The fastest...

Amy Goodman reports the following on her daily radio/TV program Democracy Now.

Ex-GOP Congressmember: "If Trump Loses, I'm Grabbing My Musket”
OCTOBER 27, 2016 HEADLINES

In other campaign...

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Some Donald Trump Voters Warn of...

I agree with our wise geologist Jane. I appreciate Jonathan for the good work that he does, outside of being an elected official, as I have told him. It is my opinion that once elected as a council...

So many people tell me that this thread disgusts them, because of the unnecessary attacks by members of both sides. They cause damage to Wacco's credibility, which then loses readers. I wish that the...

Being "quiet" has merit to it. In my opinion, the presidential and 5th District politicking has been way too loud, so I have had to tune it out, in search of some silence to think, feel, and decide...

Dear Neighbors;
Here's a short article I posted on WineWaterWatch.org (https://winewaterwatch.org/2016/09/7-is-heaven-5-is-jive-prop-65-prop-67-between-the-lines/) about the plastic bag propositions...

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The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector people came to my farm and eliminated this nest.

I appreciate this important service that they offer.

The threat of devastating fires is another good reason for voting for Noreen. The County currently has a curbside chipping program, which is limited in its funds. It is important for fire prevention...

Following is a link to an article in the PD about the Sebastopol City Council elections, which will appear in tomorrow's print editions. You can comment at that link.
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I appreciate the many, many videos that Barry has done for these various candidate forums. This takes lots of time and skill to take the videos and then organize them in such a helpful way. These...

Thanks, Marion, for drawing our attention to the homemade signs. Their diversity is my favorite and says a lot about why we should support Noreen. With big bucks, one can pay for signs, but it takes...

Dear Neighbor Richard,
For me, it depends on the tone and intention. It was not my intention "to bash Noreen supporters." It is one thing to raise questions about who did the 1% tagging, which is...

It's called humor. We need a lot more of it on this thread, rather than bashing either candidate or their supporters.

These comments by Dan are certainly among the best on this thread. They are rational and persuasive--a good example of how to influence opinion, rather than merely attack a person.

I agree with Tom on this. I do not support defacing political signs. It is not democratic. I continue to support Noreen, but not such tactics by some of her apparently misguided supporters.

As...

37750Meaning is in the eye of the beholder. What I see is the smallness of the people and the largeness of our container--nature, lifting from the watery land, with arms reaching up toward the...

Appreciations to Barry for capturing the humor and good-spirited cooperation by all 4 candidates for Sebastopol City Council at the Grange public forum. Please notice the contrast to the bickering...

I do not accept the competitive, either/or tunnel vision of SOSRoads regarding support for parks and nature. Take a higher road both/and approach and support both measures. As important as roads are...

Thanks, Ted, for these important details. We are all getting educated in this process and therefore becoming better citizens regarding how to support the town that we love so much.

If you watched the presidential debate last night, you may be tired of such politics. However, please consider joining your Sonoma County neighbors at this Wednesday's Sebastopol City Council...

Watching Trump in the first of the presidential debates last night was difficult for a friend and myself. We are glad that we had two loving dogs to ground us. Following is a link to what various NY...

I have a request for both sides in this battle. As a 72-year-old English teacher, I prefer shorter paragraphs, so I can pause and breath. Otherwise, with such long paragraphs, I tune them out. I may...

Tommy reminds us of an important history with respect to CVS--what a major disaster, which I hope many of us will boycott when it attempts to increase our already messed-up downtown traffic, to...

I appreciate Rustie's response. It is important to consider both the positive and negative aspects of this development, as well as different opinions. We all love Sebastopol and hope to be able to...

Thanks, Barry. This is very helpful, as was the Core Project report. Something is bound to go into that key space. So if this project is rejected, something much worse could go in there. From what is...

Reminder: Next Tues., Sept. 27, 7 p.m., this proposed hotel will be reviewed by the Sebastopol Planning Commission, meeting at the Youth Annex, 425 Morris.

More information from the Core Project...

https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2016-09-21_14-13-58.pngI have endorsed Measure J on Sonoma County Parks. I take my beloved dog Winnie to Ragle Park's dog park regularly. We have a...

Jacob, Rustie, & others,
I am also alarmed by this potential tourist trap of a hotel. I cannot attend the Sept. 27 meeting, as it is the same Tues. as our monthly Grange potluck.

I would invite...

As a dog lover, that is another reason for voting for Noreen. Dogs rule!

The first version of this email from Michael that I received included the following: "And, if Larry had any courage, he would speak for himself." Either Michael <s>or the moderator</s> edited that...

This response by Barry brought a needed smile to my face during this dirty electoral campaigning. Be sure to read the important article in this Sunday's PD about Lynda Hopkins new video and responses...

More "troublesome" to me is this mudslinging against a long-time environmentalist. Different environmentalists had different opinions on the dangers of this invasive species. By the way, Larry is not...

I want to echo what Dan says below about the Grange gathering. I also attended Lynda's Town Hall. I was impressed by how democratic, vibrant, diverse, and inclusive it was. Lynda's answers to...

These are beautiful, evocative photos of the spirit that resides within the Laguna and surrounds us. It is indeed, as said below, "a very special place."

Sebastopol City Council Candidates Forum, Wed., Sept. 28, 6:30pm,
Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Rd (Hwy 12)

Contact: Shepherd Bliss, 707-829-8185, [email protected], Grange # 306

The...

Some friends and myself, who do not have TVs, seek a Sebastopol place to watch the presidential debate with a group of people, and possibly to discuss it after, for those who make it to the end. It...

We are losing Sebastopol and Sonoma County to wealthy tourists. In addition to this hotel, the nearby Barlow may also soon have a hotel. Add those two developments to the giant CVS being constructed,...

I am more worried about cow milk than cow manure. The bloated dairy industry has feed us the lie that all babies and humans need cow milk. Not true. I am one of the many lactose intolerant persons....

I think there are various reasons why Noreen is likely to win, including the following:

1. The home-made signs by some of her supporters are the best signs, not only graphically, but signs that...

As an organic farmer for the last 24 years, I have learned to appreciate the smell of manure coming from the dairy farm next to my fruit farm. That manure is some of the best natural fertilizer...

After due consideration, the Grange organizers of the Sept. 28, Wed., Sebastopol City Council candidates' forum have made a decision. If Craig Litwin successfully applies to the City to be a write-in...

After due consideration, the Grange organizers of the Sept. 28, Wed., Sebastopol City Council candidates' forum have made a decision. If Craig Litwin successfully applies to the City to be a write-in...

My appreciations to Michael for posting this. I would welcome the other two candidates to post such a detailed statement, as well as write-in candidate Craig Litwin.

I understand that former Mayor Craig Litwin is likely to file as a write-in candidate. The way that apparently works is that as of Sept. 14 or so write-in candidates need to file their intention &...

I certainly avoid Whole Foods, though it is hard. I have farmed berries for the last 24 years, using organic practices. I used to sell regularly to Food for Thought, which sold out to WF. When I...