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The Fate of Chanate
In this week's cover story, investigative reporter Peter Byrne digs into the proposed sale of the Chanate public hospital complex in Santa Rosa. In 2015, Sonoma County stated it would not accept less than $15 million for the property, but during a series of closed meetings, the price fell to $12.5 million for 860 homes. If developer Bill Gallaher builds 400 residences, the agreed price falls to $6 million, which is also below market value projections for the land. What's going on here? Read the story to find out. Elsewhere, we've got the story on Assemblyman Marc Levine's bill to help migrant youth, a story on fruit-flavored beer, a winemaking-inspired film project and Sonoma's decision to pass on cannabis dispensaries in town. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. —Stett Holbrook, editor