Healdsburg city staff, departments don’t go on vacation
Though the Healdsburg City Council and citizens commissions have suspended their meetings for a traditional July break, other city departments continue to work throughout the summer months. Following the June 19 acceptance of a new striping plan for March Avenue, part of a longstanding plan to improve that transportation corridor, the city’s Public Works Department is again requesting public input in determining its priorities for the coming year.
Planning Commissioner applicants await appointment
Nearly every project or development of consequence comes up before the Planning Commission at one point or more during its application process, making a fully seated commission necessary for effective civic planning.
Most north and west county schools reopening Tuesday or Wednesday
Many schools in the north and west sections of Sonoma County are likely reopen for students and classes tomorrow and Wednesday, as long as the fire and air quality conditions don’t get worse.
Police logs June 26-30
The following are excerpted from Healdsburg Police Department daily log entries
Felony Charge for Cloverdale Man Who Sparked Fire With Lawn Mower: Cal Fire
At the height of fire weather over Fourth of July weekend — two days after Healdsburg canceled its official fireworks show and Cloverdale canceled its fireworks sales — a wildfire called the Pocket Fire broke out in the Mayacamas Mountains just outside Geyserville late Saturday...
Advisory council recommends Dry Creek winery expansion
The Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council (DCVCAC) voted to recommend part of a winery permit modification from Zo Wines. Part of the permit modification request was approved in a 4-0 vote during the council’s Jan. 16 meeting, with new councilmember Bob Mullen absent (Mullen left just prior to the motion being introduced).
