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Sebastopol, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why is a former Sebastopol arts leader taking the center to court?
  • How long will Sebastopol’s mold-hit library stay closed?
  • What new records reveal about Sebastopol’s Woodmark eviction battle

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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of fog, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Areas of fog, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former SebArts Director Sues for Wrongful Termination (ksro.com) — A former program director has sued Sebastopol Center for the Arts, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after she raised safety and legal concerns about a facility rental. The lawsuit claims she faced intimidation, stress, and administrative leave instead of a negotiated resignation, while the center says it was surprised and plans to address the allegations through the legal process.
   

2. Closure of Sebastopol Regional Library due to mold (record-bee.com) — Sebastopol’s regional library is closed indefinitely after inspectors confirmed elevated mold levels inside wall cavities in the teen area and staff room, forcing an abrupt shutdown. City and library officials say health risks appear contained but are still investigating the building, frustrating residents who worry about lost summer reading programs and the lack of clear, timely communication about this key community hub.
   

3. 'This is is problematic': New records illuminate run-up to Woodmark Apartments eviction fight in Sebastopol (pressdemocrat.com) — Tenants at Sebastopol’s Woodmark Apartments are fighting eviction after federal farmworker‑housing rules collided with how the complex was originally leased, and newly released records show how that situation unfolded. Local residents, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, and state and local officials are now deeply involved as court dates approach and questions remain about the project’s financing, outreach to farmworkers, and long‑term affordability.
   

4. Two new reports slam Sebastopol's handling of its Water and Sewer Funds, Part 1 (sebastopoltimes.com) — Sebastopol’s water and sewer funds are under fire after a Sonoma County Grand Jury report concluded the city misallocated millions in overhead charges and violated state rules on utility fees. The findings help explain steep recent rate hikes and years of deferred maintenance, while city officials dispute the dollar figure and legal conclusions as they prepare a formal response due later this summer.
   

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  • Update: his owner came for him♥️
    Found dog near Bloomfield. Hanging out at Animal Hospital of Sebastopol. Call 707-823-3250 (Nextdoor Old Town Sebastopol)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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