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'We're asking to move forward with a pilot program': Mendocino County approves new program to clean up after homeless

By John Sammon | Apr 29, 2021

A pilot program that would clean up the trash left by the homeless along waterways of the Russian River in Mendocino County was approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 20.

Napa eatery Boon Fly Café pays 'homage to local flavor,' local history

By John Sammon | Mar 16, 2021

Located in the Carneros Resort and Spa on Sonoma Highway in Napa, the Boon Fly Café is named after a pioneer orchard grower in the Napa Valley and has been a popular eating spot in the wine country for years.

Napa health care worker’s efforts to battle COVID-19 honored with Woman of the Year

By John Sammon | Mar 5, 2021

Citing her tireless efforts to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Napa County, Dr. Karen Relucio has been named “Woman of the Year” by State Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa).

Sonoma County supervisors approve plan for community improvements

By John Sammon | Mar 5, 2021

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recently approved a five-year Strategic Plan designed to ensure greater government transparency, racial understanding and equality, and improved housing, health and human services for residents.

California State Parks awards $135,000 to 15 state parks to fix fire damage

By John Sammon | Feb 16, 2021

Officials of the California State Parks Foundation announced on Feb. 11 they will award $135,000 in grant funding to 15 state parks to fix wildfire damage including Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lake County.

Environmental group aims to protect redwood trees in Mendocino County

By John Sammon | Feb 10, 2021

The environmental nonprofit advocacy group Save the Redwood League announced on Feb. 9 it had secured conservation easements that will protect and prevent development on Mailliard Ranch, a privately-owned 14,838-acre property in South Mendocino County and one of the largest areas of redwood forest in the state.