Forestville Open Space Grant Approved for Park

For the past almost 40 years, Forestville has fought one development plan after another on downtown property that runs along Front Street in the heart of downtown. Now, with the support of Sonoma County’s
Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, the Forestville Planning Association, and a local investment group that includes the Bartolomei family, and a Yes vote from the Board of Supervisors, Forestville finally gets a plan everyone can live with.

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Forestville man killed in bicycle crash

A bicyclist who was struck and killed in Forestville was identified Sunday as Elmer Donald Raddohl, Jr., 49, CHP officials said.

Raddohl, a Forestville area transient, was struck from behind by a white Toyota 4Runner SUV just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday as he was riding on Mirabel Road near Spear Ranch Road, Officer Rick Fondersmith said...

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Job: Backyard in Forestville is hiring line cooks and servers

We are a Sonoma county sustainable restaurant located in downtown Forestville. We are looking for passionate people to join our team. All positions must be able to adapt to a daily changing menu that is based solely on the availability of our local farms. You must be self motivated with a strong sense of urgency. We are looking for people that want to become part of and grow with the team, while maintaining the highest of standards.
Line cooks must have at least 2 years of professional kitchen experience, be able to work in a small open kitchen, excel under pressure. 
Servers must have atleast three years of serving experience in a fine dining atmosphere. Must have Sonoma county wine knowledge, and be able to work with a daily changing menu

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Sonoma County potato reborn

...The Ark of Taste catalogs foods in danger of extinction, then promotes them to ensure they remain in production.

“In order to get onto the Ark of Taste, it has to taste good,” said Elissa Rubin-Mahon of Forestville, who spearheaded the effort to bring the creamy potato back to the table....

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Russian Riverkeeper: Bringing people to the river makes economic sense

...“Sonoma County Regional Parks provide a great public service,” said McEnhill. “They have more access points through the parks in Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Riverfront Park, Steelhead Beach, Sunset Beach and the Forestville River Access – those combined provide about 70% access to the river.”...

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Job: Deli Clerk Evening Shift

Berry's Market, a busy market and deli in Forestville, is looking for an enthusiastic customer oriented person with experience in deli and grocery. The shift available is 2:30 - 10:30 pm, part time. However, We offer flexible scheduling, and will work around your school schedule. Over 21 please. Apply in person M - F between the hours of 7am and 3pm. Please do not send resumes via email, they will not be read.

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Forestville's Twist is tiny but mighty

Twist, a little hole-in-the-wall eatery in Forestville, serves the most substantial food in town.

We're talking big plates of good food, the amount of food you might find at an all-night truck stop somewhere along Interstate 40 near Oklahoma City. It's big food, but it's not mystery meat and gravy. It's California cooking with world influences writ large...

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Camp Meeker man arrested after chase

A man driving through Forestville with his seven-months pregnant girlfriend Wednesday evening fled when deputies tried to pull him over for erratic driving, triggering a pursuit that ended with him crashing into a River Road vineyard, sheriff's officials said...

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DUI suspect walks away from Forestville crash, arrested

CHP officers arrested a Forestville man early Tuesday, suspecting he was drunk when he crashed into a tree off Highway 116.

Firefighters called to the 6:10 a.m. crash found the injured driver on Martinelli Road, walking away from the scene, said CHP Officer Jon Sloat...

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Job: Veterinary Technician position available

VCA Forestville Animal Hospital 

We need 2 experienced technicians with high technical proficiency, one of whom is willing to work 3 days/week on the tech staff and 2 days/week on the reception staff. The tasks we would like proficiency in are as listed: dental cleanings, blood draws, placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, restraining cats and dogs, working in the exam rooms with clients/vets/patients, nail trims, ear cleanings, processing labwork, basic computer skills, interacting with and educating clients, medicating patients (IV/SQ/IM/PO routes etc.), cleaning and disinfecting work stations after use, surgical preparation, instrument cleaning/sterilizing, radiography procedures, good telephone etiquette, good customer service, and good interpersonal skills.
The really juicy stuff that would be nice to posses proficiency in but are not requirements are: having worked as a receptionist, dental radiography, reading U/A slides, reading ear/skin cytologies, evaluating peripheral blood smears, medical math skills, and emergency experience. We have some great people here right now so if you aren't comfortable with any of the more advanced skills I just mentioned, this might be a good opportunity for you to learn them. Needless to say, we also want someone who is caring and compassionate to our pets and clients.

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