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As many readers may recall, in December 2014 in response to community outcry, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to prepare options for updating policy on regulating winery events, particularly in the over-concentrated wine areas of Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Westside Road, either as a zoning amendment or local event guidelines. Finally, after …
Our community is at risk. In fact, our entire county is at risk. Last December, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors rejected established land use planning policies of urban centered growth, transportation-oriented development, wild lands protection, and prioritization of affordable housing in favor of a Specific Plan allowing for large scale commercial and hotel development …
Preserve Rural Sonoma County: We can’t let them get away with this! Read More »
We all know traveling in the EU, a growing segment of the population has gone to electric scooters and E-bikes for transportation needs. It helps the planet realize climate goals, costs less, is easy to use and keeps the greedy oil companies out of the loop. Transportation costs for cars, insurance maintenance and gas can …
From Californians for Pesticide Reform: by Jane Sellen | Nov 16, 2022 | New draft regulation eliminates existing use cap, defies court order to protect farmworkers, and ignores OEHHA state scientists on cancer risk Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D, or Telone), the California Department …
How Do Chemicals from Wildfires End Up in Water Supplies? https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/how-do-chemicals-from-wildfires-end-up-in-water-supplies The relatively new and potentially dangerous phenomenon of chemicals from wildfire smoke finding their way into water systems is occurring after ‘high severity’ fires, and scientists are just now learning about it.
In a too-close for comfort race last November, Donald Williams won Calistoga’s mayoralty by a 27-vote margin. The new mayor advocates for a diverse economy and careful use of our shared natural resources, and often reminds residents and voters that they are the ones who are in charge — elected officials should only keep those …
Donald Williams Begins Term as New Mayor of Calistoga Read More »