Marc Albert

The coming decade will bring lean years to the city of Sebastopol and its residents, at least those depending on generous services and programs.

That's the message sent loud and clear to Sebastopol city staff late Tuesday night.... after a grueling hearing meant to honestly confront the city's on-going and growing financial problems.

Northern California Public Media

The cost of electricity, groceries, gasoline, and housing are all up.

A 22-unit apartment building meant to give shelter to those experiencing chronic homelessness was slated to go up in Sebastopol....on the former HorizonShine RV safe parking site.

Ambitious short and long term plans to shore up State Route 37 against rising seas moved closer to breaking ground this week.

Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.As we reported last week, Santa Rosa Water...the city's public water utility--declined a national, multi-billion dollar settlement with manufacturer 3M over contamination by so-called forever chemicals....called PFAS

Next Tuesday, elected officials in Sebastopol are again scheduled to consider restricting public comment during council meetings to those physically present.

photo credit: Courtesy of City of Healdsburg A Rite-Aid and its parking lot could become 189 apartments, though parking concerns could blunt bold plans.

It repels water, prevents wrinkles, resists stains and makes cooking an egg over easy, well easy....But there's also a dark side to this modern marvel that is now, just about everywhere on the planet.