Old and more recent events in local history are strands in a brand new mystery novel based on the Sonoma coast, as a pair of frequent visitors from the Midwest set their art-themed novel there. 

  Having two authors share a single, first-person narrative voice can be a tricky balance. Michael Hinden says he and his wife, Besty Draine, manage it by trading off regularly, and through a "non-aggression pact" regarding each other's editorial choices.

  The latest Go Local directory of participating Sonoma County businesses and organizations is hot off the press and out in stores this week. So today we get an update on their update.

Go Local also maintains a searchable online directory, which you'll find here. They have also just published the third bi-monthly issue of Made Local magazine; you can read it online here.

  ALSO: There is going to be a changing of the guard in the California State Assembly. Monday afternoon Democratic Assemblywoman Toni Atkins will be sworn in as Speaker of the Assembly.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Today's reporting by Max Pringle and Katie Orr.

Fears and stigmas deter many people from seeking help with mental health problems. A public television documentary is working to help counter that. Bruce Robinson spoke with some of the people who made it.

Among the vignettes featured in A New State of Mind, says producer Stephanie Locher, are two contrasting stories of returning war veterans.

A New State of Mind, Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness will be shown on KRCB-TV  on Monday, May 12 at 9 pm. Watch the trailer for the program below.