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Sonoma State president placed on leave after announcing deal with campus protesters
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee was placed on leave Wednesday following an email where he announced he and campus protesters had reached an agreement on divestment from Israel. The email, posted by the student group, shows the other key agreement points. Establishing an Advisory Council of Students for Justice in PalestineDisclosure of investments and divestment, seeking ethical alternativesAcademic boycott of academic and research institutions that are sponsored by, or represent, the Israeli stateRecognize Palestinian identity and introduce historic curriculum Calling for a permanent cease-fire in GazaThere was immediate backlash against the email and Lee's decision. CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia...
Reprezent Designer Sean Armstrong
Sean Armstrong is Sebastopol-based and Cloverdale-born. He is of Apache, Irish and Mayan ancestry and is a multi-hyphenate breakdancer and party promoter with an emphasis on fashion production. He owns the local clothing label, Reprezent. I will admit that when I curated him into the upcoming 3rd Annual North Bay...
Sonoma County Invests $14.8 Million in Infrastructure for Roseland's Tierra de Rosas Development
Sonoma County's playing field is leveling up with a new $14.8 million move to bolster Roseland's economy. The Board of Supervisors there green-lit a hefty contract for Ghilotti Construction Co. to lay down the groundwork—sewers, utilities, and streets—for the Tierra de Rosas development. "This work will build the foundation for much-needed housing in an underserved part of our community," Board Chair Supervisor David Rabbitt said, according to a statement obtained by Sonoma County. He's betting on this project to juice up the local economy and restore health to the community.
Cosmico Takes Its Rustic Festival to Guerneville
Massive music festivals are an acquired taste, as each typically runs three days and is jam-packed with stages, musicians, food trucks and all sorts of sundry goods, depending on the vibe of the fest. Nothing like paying hundreds of dollars to enjoy a favorite band from 300+ yards away with 10,000 close friends.
Vacaville police warn parents against the use of toy guns
VACAVILLE, Calif. — The Vacaville Police Department is warning parents about the dangers of toy guns after an increase in reports of kids shooting one another in public places. Officer Robert Myers said kids have been using these toy guns in schools and public parks, and in some cases,...
Red Lobster closing dozens of locations, including 2 in the Bay Area
Dozens of Red Lobster locations across the country, including two in the Bay Area, are on the chopping block. At least 99 of the seafood restaurants will close, including the eateries in Rohnert Park and Fremont. Red Lobster has struggled with debt, executive turnover and strategies, including an all-you-can-eat shrimp...
How to ‘Summer’ in SoCo
During the summer months, living in the North Bay can feel like having a built-in coastal Californian holiday at one’s fingertips. Beach days, restaurant trips and wine pours galore are there to take people around every corner, along with entertainment and activities for personal enrichment or debauchery (depending on the individual, naturally). Personal preferences aside, these long, sunny days and warm nights promise locals a lot of hours to fill with only the best of the North Bay’s upcoming events.
Sonoma State president put on leave for 'insubordination' for supporting Israel academic boycott, divestment
A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordination'
North Bay Fashion Ball Returns
New York, Paris, Milan, Shanghai and…Petaluma?! Yes. With the Met Gala still fresh on the world’s Instagram feeds, fashion is having a moment. And for local fashionistas, there is no place better to be than the 3rd Annual North Bay Fashion Ball and Art Market. In Petaluma. Thanks...
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