Category: City News

  • Lieutenant Ron Nelson to be Named Sebastopol Interim Chief of Police

    LIEUTENANT RON NELSON TO BE NAMED SEBASTOPOL INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE FOLLOWING DEPARTURE OF CHIEF KEVIN KILGORE Kilgore to join City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety SEBASTOPOL, Calif., August 10, 2022— Sebastopol City Manager Larry McLaughlin today announces that Lieutenant Ron Nelson will be appointed Interim Chief of Police upon the departure of…

  • Changes coming to the Libby Park Duck Pond

    Changes coming to the Libby Park Duck Pond

    No more splinters! Libby Park visitors will soon be able to enjoy an unobstructed view of the Duck Pond and Garzot Building. The fence surrounding the pond has deteriorated to the point where it must be removed. Fence removal is scheduled in the coming weeks and will not be replaced. It goes without saying that…

  • Libby Park Duck Pond Fence Discussion to Return to Planning Commission for Review

    Libby Park Duck Pond Fence Discussion to Return to Planning Commission for Review

    City Staff has taken note of concerns expressed by the community over the decision not to replace the deteriorating fence around the Libby Park Duck Pond once it is removed. The matter will be returned to the Planning Commission for discussion of what types of replacement fencing would be feasible given available budget and current…

  • Laguna Summer Pedestrian Bridge to be Removed Sept. 30

    With the arrival of fall and rain on the horizon, the Laguna pedestrian bridge will be removed on Tuesday, September 30th for the season. Look for its return in the spring!

  • Laguna Summer Pedestrian Bridge to be Removed Sept. 28

    With the arrival of fall, the Laguna pedestrian bridge is removed for the season. The bridge will be removed on Wednesday, September 28th. Look for its return in the spring!

  • Watch the Sebastopol City Council Candidate Forum HERE

    Watch the Sebastopol City Council Candidate Forum HERE

    Did you miss the Sebastopol City Council Candidate Forum? On Wednesday, September 21st the League of Women Voters – Sonoma County hosted a non partisan candidate forum for Sebastopol City Council candidates. Check out the forum and hear from the candidates running for Sebastopol City Council HERE or watch the video embedded below.

  • Sebastopol City Manager Larry McLaughlin Announces Upcoming Retirement

    Sebastopol City Manager Larry Mclaughlin Announces Retirement Longtime Civil Servant to Return to Private Law Practice SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022— Sebastopol City Manager Larry McLaughlin today announces his plans to retire from his joint role as City Manager and City Attorney. McLaughlin gave no set date for his retirement, citing his commitment to providing…

  • The Future of Fire and Emergency Services in Sebastopol

    The Future of Fire and Emergency Services in Sebastopol

    The Sebastopol City Council’s Ad Hoc Fire Committee has been presented with many questions regarding the process being undertaken and the plans being developed for the future of fire and emergency services in Sebastopol. This FAQ is a compilation of all those questions, with complete and factual answers that we hope will help inform our…

  • Jack Piccinini Named Sebastopol Interim Fire Chief

    Jack Piccinini Named Sebastopol Interim Fire Chief

    Jack Piccinini NameD Sebastopol Interim Fire Chief Following Retirement of Chief Bill Braga SEBASTOPOL, Calif., November 14, 2022— Sebastopol City Manager Larry McLaughlin today announces the appointment of Jack Piccinini as interim fire chief upon the retirement of outgoing Fire Chief Bill Braga. Piccinini’s first day will coincide with Chief Braga’s last day, December 25.…

  • Ron Nelson Named Sebastopol Chief of Police

    Ron Nelson Named Sebastopol Chief of Police SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Oct. 27, 2022— Sebastopol City Manager Larry McLaughlin today announces that Ron Nelson, currently serving as Sebastopol’s Interim Police Chief, will be appointed as Sebastopol’s Chief of Police as of October 30. Nelson will be officially sworn in at 11:00am on November 7th at the Sebastopol…