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Sarah Stierch
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Writer, photographer, polymath. Hoosier x Californian. 🔥🙋🏻‍♀️🌮✊ My opinions are my own, not those of my employers.

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❄️ Mom reporting in from the southside of #Indy during #winterstormfern. She estimates about 3 inches of snow as of 7 pm. #fern #inwx
A snow-covered yard and nearby street are seen at night, illuminated by a bright streetlight, with bare trees, houses in the background, and fresh snow blanketing the ground and sidewalks.
January 25, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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🛡️ A free women’s self-defense class open to the public will take place Thursday in Redwood Valley, hosted by the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.

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#mendocinocounty #indiancountry #ukiah #redwoodvalley
A circular logo for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, featuring a howling coyote silhouette at the center against a wood-grain background. The coyote is surrounded by a red, black, and white geometric pattern, with the words “Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians” in white lettering around the outer edge.
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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SoCo food news: Stephanie, owner of Water Street Bistro in Petaluma, posted on Facebook this morning that the French bistro will close Feb. 6. She said she has other dreams to pursue and is grateful to the staff and community for 27 years of support. www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...

#sonomacounty
A screenshot of a long, emotional written announcement from Stephanie, the owner of Water Street Bistro in Petaluma, announcing the restaurant’s closure. The message thanks customers, staff, family, and the community for 27 years of support, reflects on shared memories, and explains the decision to move on to a new chapter. It states that the last day of service will be February 6, 2026, apologizes for the short notice, and asks customers to use any remaining gift certificates before closing.
January 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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SYNERGY

HOO-HOO-HOOSIERS!!!!!

#Hoosiers
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Afternoon protesters at the Sonoma Plaza in Sonoma, Calif. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

#sonoma #california #politics
A wide shot shows dozens of protesters holding handmade signs along a street in front of a historic stone courthouse, with a tall palm tree centered in the frame. The crowd stretches across the block beneath a clear blue sky, with signs referencing immigration, democracy, and opposition to former President Donald Trump.
January 17, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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🚨 A Feather Alert has been issued for two teens last seen in Lake County. They may be on foot and could be in Mendocino County.
📞 Call 911 if seen.

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#mendocinocounty #indiancountry #mmip #missingpersons
Feather Alert issued for two teens last seen in Lake County • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The California Highway Patrol is asking Mendocino County residents to help locate two teenage boys who were last seen Monday in Nice and are believed to be on foot.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Thoughts on the "Take Better Photos on iPhone" workshops at the Santa Rosa Apple Store?

Just upgraded and I want to maximize my photo skills. I prefer an in-person workshop versus something online. Bonus for it being free.
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Eleven-year-old me (right) with my then-bestie Kai and then-Gov. Evan Bayh at the Governor's office at the Indiana State Capitol.

My dad won a tour and meet & greet with the Gov at a charity auction. I have a Swatch on.

June 1992

#Indiana #Hoosiers #Politics #Indianapolis #Indy #Nineties
Black-and-white photo of a suited man seated behind a desk with his arms around two smiling children standing beside him, taken in an office setting, with a handwritten note along the bottom margin.
January 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Bought a scanner and look at what it came with
Hand holds a black Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 setup CD, labeled for Windows and macOS, with installation text, barcode, and Canon branding visible on the disc.
January 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Ten years of living in Sonoma County and how am I just now learning about goth night in Santa Rosa? And David J is spinning?? *take my money*

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Event poster for “Hell Heim” 2-year anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, featuring DJ David J of Bauhaus, Love and Rockets at The California Theatre in Santa Rosa, with orange-and-black goth styling.
January 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death yesterday shocked me and many others – this is an earthquake for California politics in the wake of Prop. 50. Here's my article on what happens next via @baycitynews.bsky.social.

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#politics #californiapolitics
Longtime Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s death sets off special election amid 2026 redistricting fight - Local News Matters
REACTIONS POURED IN Tuesday from national, state and local leaders following the death of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale. The National Republican
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January 7, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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I have AT&T cell service and currently there is an outage impacting phone customers in #Sonoma town and Marin County.

This includes 911 in #Marin County.

No idea when it will be back on but it's been off here in Sonoma since 8:15 pm.

Stay safe out there, folks!
January 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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🍞 Did a hitch and barter for an old TV and got a loaf of homemade sourdough with turmeric, sesame, pepitas and flax seed. If only all trades were this delicious!

#bread #gratitude #foodiesofbluesky
A round, rustic loaf of bread with a golden crust and cross-scored top rests on a wooden cutting board, lightly dusted with flour and photographed from above. A sliced loaf of golden, seeded bread lies open on a wooden cutting board, revealing an airy, yellow-tinged crumb with visible seeds; a serrated bread knife rests to the right on a white surface.
January 5, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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One thing that's nice about being sober is not having to worry about failing Dry January.

It still amazes me how dominate alcohol was in my life.

It still amazes me how great it feels to be free from the burden.
January 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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HOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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What a year it's been at The Mendocino Voice! We hit 1.5 million views and had a huge year. Thanks everyone who clicked, read, shared, commented and supported our nonprofit newsroom!
mendovoice.bsky.social The Mendocino Voice @mendovoice.bsky.social · 25d
📰 These were the most-read stories published by The Mendocino Voice in 2025. Together, they reflect what readers across Mendocino County followed most closely this year.

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#MendocinoCounty #Journalism #Mendocino #California
A nine-image collage shows scenes from Mendocino County: a dam releasing water into a river; officials in hard hats standing on yellow infrastructure; a vintage clawfoot bathtub beside a hot spring; a foster dog wearing a red bandana; a calm green river winding through forested hills; a fisherman holding a large orange rockfish on a dock; an empty pavilion or covered outdoor space; a crowded indoor community event with people watching a performance; and waves crashing along a rugged coastal shoreline under a clear sky.
January 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Happy New Year everyone!

I went to bed early (east coast midnight) after realizing I was getting a cold – woke up with it full blown!

Now watching the Rose Bowl Parade and waiting on DoorDash 🤧

I hope the rest of you are having a more healthful start to the New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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🌧️ Heads up, Mendocino County: the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the coast and a flood watch countywide as storms arrive this weekend.

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#MendocinoCounty #Mendocino #CAwx
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Merry Christmas from Pat the Cat to you and yours.
An orange-and-white cat peers out from under a thick gray-and-cream blanket, resting between a person’s bent legs covered in dark green fabric, with one paw tucked forward. The softly blurred background shows a living room with a small Christmas tree, framed artwork on the wall, and cardboard boxes stacked near the corner.
December 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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A few bursts of heavy rain but no high winds or hail as of 9:30 a.m. in downtown #Sonoma. #CAwx #CaliforniaStorms
December 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Woke up to the downpour around 2:15 am, then blue skies, and now watching storm clouds roll in. Will we get thunderstorms in downtown Sonoma?

#cawx #sonoma #Californiastorm
A neighborhood street intersection under a clear blue sky, with utility poles and overhead power lines crossing the frame. A silver fire hydrant sits near a painted crosswalk in the foreground, while cars wait or pass through the intersection. Leafless trees and trimmed hedges line the street, and a long band of low white clouds or fog hangs over the landscape in the distance.
December 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🍹 Non-Lethal (Ritual zero proof tequila, lime, pineapple and hibiscus) at El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma.

Thank you EDK for having zero proof spirits. I'll be back soon for a Ritual margarita. 😄
A tall stemmed glass holds a deep magenta cocktail topped with a thick layer of pale pink foam and garnished with a thin dried citrus slice. The drink sits on a wooden table, with blurred glassware and table settings in the background, suggesting a restaurant or bar setting.
December 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Please consider donating - even $1! - to support our nonprofit reporting at @mendovoice.bsky.social! Your donation will be tripled! Thank you!!
mendovoice.bsky.social The Mendocino Voice @mendovoice.bsky.social · Dec 23
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#MendocinoCounty #Fishing #LocalNews #NewsMatch
Stacks of weathered crab pots made of metal frames and wire mesh are piled closely together, filled with coiled ropes, floats, and lines, showing signs of heavy use and rust from long exposure to saltwater.
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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MENDOCINO COUNTY
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN
mendovoice.bsky.social The Mendocino Voice @mendovoice.bsky.social · Dec 21
🌧️ Flood warning in effect for Mendocino County through 8 p.m. Sunday, with a separate warning for the Russian River near Hopland through 2 a.m. Monday. Flooding likely in low-lying areas. Avoid flooded roads — turn around, don’t drown.

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#mendocinocounty #cawx
Heavy rain prompts flood warning for Mendocino County  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The National Weather Service says low-lying and flood-prone areas may flood through Sunday evening.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM