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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 13, 2020

The fault with all-electric

City Council Ushers In a New Era

One of the most significant city council meetings this year was held Monday night. The Dec. 5 meeting began with a farewell to a long-serving city officer and ended with the swearing in of a new council that included the city’s second Black council...

Animal Shelter Answers

The Healdsburg Animal Shelter is in the business of saving lives, and we do it well. National averages show approximately 50% of dogs and 70% of cats entering shelters are euthanized. The Healdsburg Animal Shelter’s rate is 7%. Additionally, in 2011, our dog adoptions tripled; cat adoptions increased by 29%; medical expenses decreased by 75%; professional fees decreased by 53%; income from fundraising events increased by 358%; charitable giving doubled and volunteers contributed 1,500 more volunteer hours. These are amazing accomplishments. Operationally our shelter ranks among the top in the nation.

Occidental barbeque smokin’ success

Photo story: The 53rd Occidental Volunteer Fire Department

Cloverdale Police Logs: Aug. 9-15, 2021

MONDAY, AUG. 9

Bodega Bay Fire: ‘Without consolidation, the district will fail’

The Bodega Bay Fire Protection District (BBFPD) risks going under as the layoff process begins in the aftermath of Measure B’s apparent failure, according to a March 6 statement issued by the district’s board of directors.

Flashbacks from Healdsburg, Feb. 8

100 years ago – Feb. 7, 1924 January Report of School Nurse During January Mrs. Alice Howard paid 34 visits to 14 schools in this section, according to her monthly report as Healdsburg Red Cross nurse. She inspected 253 children during the month, recommending 62 teeth...

Planning commission OKs three-lot residential unit development

Kennedy Lane project to include three homes and ADU

Community briefs

Candidate Forum

Oktoberfest heading to Citrus Fair this Saturday

Cloverdale’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is switching locations but continuing on this year. The event will be held at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair from noon to 6 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 2.
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