For those on a budget, RiteAid offers seniors 20% off on the first Wednesday of every month whereas CVS offers no senior discount. Not to mention, RiteAid's prices are usually better.

Pharmacy alternatives to CVS in Sebastopol and the West County:

1.) Rite Aid Pharmacy 218 N. Main Street Sebastopol (707) 829-3007
Store Hours: 8 am-9 pm Pharmacy: 9 am-9 pm (9 am-6 pm...

You're completely wrong about my position on reopening the Palm Drive Hospital with an ER. Here's what I say on my website (jimhornforpalmdrive2014.com) and what I said in an article in Sonoma West...

I like Councilmember Eder's apt description below of CVS as creating a "crime scene." They are indeed the kind of predator corporations that we need to continue struggling against.

Though I differ...

https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2014-10-11_11-05-54.pngI so appreciate Mayor Jacob and Councilmember Eder for their votes, the tone of this letter, and their advocacy of a boycott. ...

My comments at last evening's Sebastopol City Council Meeting:

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From Mayor Robert Jacob:

Boycott CVS

28449The council majority begrudgingly approved the CVS settlement as there was little recourse. I honor my colleagues who have voted YES, as our city...

In the upcoming election for the Sebastopol City Council, the Sonoma County Conservation Action Political Action Group (SCCA PAC) has endorsed:

Una Glass

Sarah Glade Gurney

Patrick Slayter
...

Jonathan, what would you do to help reopen the hospital should you be elected to the Sebastopol City Council?

Please refrain from restating the issue and history and just specify what actions you...

As previously stated, the closure of Palm Drive Hospital has been a loss for both Sebastopol and the West County on many levels, and has deeply affected many people’s lives.

With its loss, it...

Tom,
What exactly do you propose the city council do? Considering they have no power or control over hospital business, represent only citizens in the city limits (a small percentage of the...

One of the outcomes of the May 6th, City Council meeting was Unanimous support for the following resolution. The full resolution is attached.

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I think we all want to see Palm Drive open again in some form, but the fact is the City Council has absolutely no power to make that happen. I believe when voting for City Council, you should look...

Several issues have emerged to date in the 2014 Sebastopol City Council election which would appear, on the surface, to differentiate the candidates from one another. I will be taking a look at these...

As a physician going through this transition I can say this is what the public voted for. This is the affordable care act. There will no longer be community hospitals or local, independent...

I think with all the past mistakes to learn from we should do a better job of vetting potential candidates before supporting them to such important positions of being representatives of our...

My heart goes out to Colleen. I watched her run against DiFi. I've witnessed her lecture the Santa Rosa City Council just after the killing of Andy Lopez. I saw her sign about her daughter who...

Can't resist weighing in on this. Aesthetics are both subjective and objective. There are objective factors that all can agree on and then there's the personal overlay of whether or not we like...

That entire property belongs to Ron Basso. The tractor place is only using part of it. I am guessing he is renting space from Basso. Most of the property is a falling down mess. That is not what...

The problem with all of these decisions is that it boils down to taste. The taste of the urban planners, architects, developers, business owners and maybe the general public.

On the one hand,...

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Ron BassoNo but I heard he came out to the Sebastopol Walks crew and said he wants to stay in business.

You have to admit...

If I want to see a parking structure, I can just go to the scenic backside of the Santa Rosa Mall. It's the last thing that I want dominating our town. I can't think of anything more unfriendly and...

That's two incidents, in one year, Robert; and the latest was hardly minor.

The fact is, few people close a bar at 2am, go home, get undressed, and then go calling on a neighbor. A public...

Thank you, Rustie, for your thoughtful reply. I am sorry you felt a need to be snarky. I was simply responding to your negative remark about a Kaiser satellite. Yes - Kaiser works for me. No - it...

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I am a Kaiser member and, I like it. It's consistent, streamlined, I know my costs upfront, and I know that I will receive care in an emergency. Is it perfect? Of course not! Do I...

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There are a lot of honest politicians - it's the dishonest ones who get the attention, as well it should be. At that point, it is up to us to rattle the cage - call them on their sh*t...

i haven't followed this thread but just stopped here to comment...

carillo's behaviour as a [human and] public figure was reprehensible...and he should resign on that alone...of course, not to...

I understand the frustration and the desire to replace the Board, but the question is, replace them with what? Those behind the recent negative campaigning would replace the current elected District...

It was his own free will by which he chose to enter the streets near naked at 3am with some still undisclosed weapon or object sharp enough to cut a screen. If he was invited he wouldn't have been...

Delicious!

thank you for this tasty bit, Larry

Wonderful! Beautiful! Thank you so much, Barry! WACCO rules!
Roland

https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2013-02-18_15-48-36.png Geej Mauriva put together this fabulous video of the Sebastopol Rising. It really captures the spirit of the event including...

Thanks, Barney. You are a good citizen. You set a good example for developers who want to be part of our community.

We wanted to update everyone on the status of the Bunya Bunya Tree situation.

Things are looking up for the beautiful tree! After challenging our engineers we came up with a plan that satisfies...

By Shepherd Bliss
WaccoBB.net

Cities from coast-to-coast continue to resist the country-wide expansionist plans of the largest pharmacy in the United States, CVS. In a recent victory for...

https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2013-01-07_1450.pngThe Barlow project wants to cut down the 80 foot tall Bunya Bunya Tree at the entrance to the town. The tree has been a landmark...

It's 4 am and the results are in. Most of the news is very, very good for California Progressives and America in general. Obama is in. Elizabeth Warren, in my view our next President in 2016, takes...

“It is imperative we elect Kathleen and Kathy,” two former members of the Republican Central Committee wrote in a recent mailer about the current City Council election. If you agree, then vote for...

By Shepherd Bliss
WaccoBB.net

Despite the past-midnight, contentious, split 3-2 decision by the Sebastopol City Council to conditionally approve the controversial Chase/CVS development in our...

(This letter was just sent to the members of the Sebastopol City Council)

I recognize that the Pellini family has economic rights to sell their property for millions of dollars. But it is the job...

Prescription for the Disillusioned


Come new to this
day. Remove the rigid
overcoat of experience,
the notion of knowing,
the beliefs that cloud
your vision.

All Hallow’s Eve, 2001

Above the deep-piled carpet of maple leaves
the madrones are slipping free
of summer’s brown paper wrapping,
eager to show off their new winter coats.

The afternoon...

9949After watching a debate in person and reading through the many articles, interviews and questionnaires of the Sebastopol City Council Candidates I have decided to support:

Sarah Gurney
...

Based on Sarah's comments in our Questionnaire along with her dedicated and exemplary service to our community over the last 6 years, I enthusiastically support Sarah for Sebastopol City Council! ...

https://www.electsarahgurney.com/htdocs/photos/sarah_gurney_2737.pngWaccoBB Questionnaire
by Sarah Glade Gurney
Mayor of Sebastopol 2010
Candidate for City Council 2010
www.electsarahgurney.com...

I felt sadness that Efren voted for Dutra, in particular going against the people in Petaluma opposed to the project. I met Efren at a public meeting in Sebastopol this summer, I was impressed with...

To be clear, I really don't know all issues, concerns, and alternatives regarding the Dutra plant, so I can't take a firm position. However I do find Efren's vote disturbing and hold it as suspect...