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Lots of factors have converged to make this the appropriate...

When I first started researching this story about political signage, I thought ‘This is kind of a dumb little story.’ (One of my sources thought the same and said so, lol.) But it turned out to be...

I am not a resident in the city limits of Sebastopol, and no longer shop or visit there, but I applaud Micheal Carnacchi. I hope he gets the support he needs to prevail. I may yet return to visiting...

Things got hot at the Sebastopol City Council meeting when Michael Carnacchi introduced a broad platform of election reforms. Read about it on the new Sebastopol web app Townsy:...

I was at the meeting on the JRT, Friday night, at the Roseland Library. It was coordinated by Supervisor Hopkins, with Supervisor Gorin, SR Mayor Schwedhelm, and Councilman Tibbets in attendance. ...

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46112My feelings about building on this particular flood plain are unmixed.

The Laguna de Santa Rosa is an internationally recognized wetland, although it's a ghost of its pre-European invasion...

The idea of the flood gates seems ridiculous to me. With so many buildings, streets and alleys through the Barlow, how could flood gates be set up that would be effective in holding back the water?
...

Many of us informed the Barlow owners and the City Council well in advance that the Laguna would flood. That whole development should never have been built. Let this be a warning to other developers...

Actually, the Seb. City Council voted 4-1 for the bike lanes, with only Michael Carnarchi opposing them, as noted here on Waccobb.net and also in a recent front page article in Sonoma West.

I am...

Many Rivers tea house has a selection of really nice Hannukah candles.

Also Many Rivers on Main Street next to Retrograde Coffee!

I don't recall any fight to stop the Barlow. As Denise says it matched the zoning and didn't need the same kind of changes as the Northeast Plan. And by the way, the Northeast PLAN was not a...

" were you here for the fight to stop the Barlow? It was not welcomed by many and many fought it. "

This is an interesting re-write of history. As I remember it, the huge fight was over what was...

Letter by Vice Mayor Patrick Slayter regarding the Pine Grove Square concept
Sent to the Sonoma West Times & News,
in part as a reply to this letter, published in the Times and News
Reprinted...

This seems like an interesting evening. Following is one of my favorite haiku poems, by Basho, translated from Japanese into English. I like how it flows.

Icecyles and water
Old differences,...

I don't think we should impeach Trump.... yet.

If we impeach we get Pence, a more level headed guy, but still ultra conservative.

I think Trump is useful for the time being to both tear the...

Thanks, Edward. Just as I was starting to think that the RussiaGate hysteria was perhaps starting to wind down, it's refreshing to see another evidence-free assertion of Russian meddling in the...

I agree with you, Edward, about Bernie. But I take issue with a) the Russian hack (a liberal fantasy) and b) the idea that the people who voted for Trump have "filthy soul[s]". That's the kind of...

Because we had elections during WW2, during the Viet Nam anti war riots (remember 1968?) and during the depression when rioting was common. Germany had only been a demcracy for ten years or so when...

"It’s a story you won’t hear anywhere this week as the life of Martin Luther King is celebrated: the story of the battle for the soul of a nation between King and his rival, Malcolm X. The battle...

Early results from Sonoma County are VERY GOOD!

First, congratulations to Neysa and Michael for the late results, which indicate they hold substantial leads and will be Sebastopol's next City...

Goat Rock Ukuele,

I (Sebastopol City Council candidate and Open Our Hospital advocate Jonathan Greenberg) could not agree more with your sense of dismay that there is indeed something very wrong...

Thank you for making a video that shows you're interested in the well being of the river and all the creatures who live there. You're heart's in thee right place....

The health of the river—and...

Does Sebastopol have a substantial plan to addressing housing challenges? Healdsburg may be a model for Sebastopol. In response to what is probably a further developed affordable housing crisis in...

I doubt that birds mistook St. Francis for a tree. I'm sure they knew exactly who he was.

My dear, there is so much factual inaccuracy and exaggeration in what you have presented here it's frankly overwhelming. I can't even begin to address it all with the small amount of time I have...

There must be a Latin term for this kind of argument: take a good proposition, that benefits the vast majority of people, and construct a huge lengthy argument against it, from many angles, many...

Hi all,

That the campaign against the proposed KOWS antenna structure on Pleasant Hill Road has been marked by controversy should come as no surprise - this is a fairly common response to any new...

May 10, 2016
From: Alexandra Hart
TO: Sebastopol City Council
RE: In favor of KOWS Radio Tower

Gentlefolk:

To be transparent, I am a KOWS programmer with a monthly 2-hour show called...

If you support genuinely community radio, attending this May 3 meeting would be the time to show it. We should have some KOWS stickers for you, and welcome any member of the public speaking. KOWS...

The number one reason we lack affordable housing in Sonoma County, are the policies of Sonoma County and many of the cities. We make houses less affordable with punative affordable housing fees, and...

Sometimes I Crawl

I didn’t say it was easy….
this sitting…. again and again.
Back to the cushion,
even when I don’t feel like it.
Even when it feels useless, hopeless, not worth the...

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Golis: The economic divide comes to Sonoma County

Here in the kingdom of Hollywood, Silicon Valley and world-class...

The vote was 4-3 by the Planning Commission last night to approve the KOWS antenna. Good points were made by both sides and it was a civil discussion. The opposition can now appeal, which would...

I have been a KOWS broadcaster since the station opened. I believe In free speech community radio as an important resource for political awareness and action as well as vital in an emergency. I...

Scalia was a reactionary and I disliked his opinions, but the level of vitriol and name-calling ("fascist pig") is unworthy of a grown-up. BTW you might want to read Justice Ginsburg's tribute to her...

Sad to say that I have suspected you are a dolt. What you just posted is shameful and should have been taken down from this site. I am disappointed Barry did not deal with this, but he probably...

(The full text of this article appeared today here at The Sonoma Independent.org here, where the petition can be signed on the right of the page)

A new grassroots Friends of Sonoma West Medical...

I like unifying Courthouse Square. With the removal of Santa Rosa Ave / Mendocino Ave going through the middle, and unifying the two halves, it will be an appealing place for people, instead of a...

I've posted on this subject in several local online forums, as well as here on waccobb. As a native Californian woman in my early 60s, with a 30 year+ history of living here in Sonoma County, I'm at...

Miss Taylor, and anyone else of like mind; by your definition, you described most of our politicans. No one is just one stupid act. The good Carrillo does for minority representation more than out...

I don't agree that we should further crucify Mr. Carrillo. I admire his ability to rise above his detractors, continue his leadership in his position, and continue to improve himself in the face of...

What if Noreen Evans was not a progressive but rather, a conservative who supports winery event centers and genetically modified organisms; how many participants to this thread who now welcome her,...

My appreciation to Jim for entering this theological discussion and providing important historical details. It reminds me of my ordination, 1967, where I agreed not to smoke or drink alcohol. I have...

Following is a blazing letter to the editor in this week's Sonoma West, which allows comments. I like the "blood on their hands" part, but some of you may object to strong language that may alienate...

Today's wine industry continues it assaults on forests, orchards, the soil, and land. Its hoarding of water and fencing out wildlife is not new. Following is an article from 2001 about their attempt...

From the Sonoma Independent read the full story here

Just one week after the October 30 ribbon cutting ceremony in which the Sonoma West Medical Center made history by becoming the first community...

from today's Press Democrat:

by Paul Payne:

The former Palm Drive Hospital in Sebastopol will open to patients Friday after a months long delay, the facility’s operators...

Dear Sebastopol City Council Members, Manager, Planning Director, and Clerk,

I was glad to see that the agenda of your Nov. 3 meeting includes a proposal by KOWS-107.3 FM to lease the antenna at...