Police Log, March 3-9
12:43pm The RP indicated that between four and six juveniles were on the beach of Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach near the boat dock when he heard two gunshots three minutes apart. The RP believed the juveniles were responsible. There was no fighting or yelling heard afterward. The RP believed ...
Veterans Day Lunch, Nov. 8
The Cloverdale Senior Multipurpose Center hosted a Veterans Day lunch on Friday, Nov. 8, to honor those who have served.
El Milagro’s Ofrenda
In recognition of Día de los Muertos, El Milagro on South Cloverdale Boulevard has put up an ofrenda.
Police Log, Dec. 2 – 8
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Dec. 2
11:24am A vehicle was stopped at Simi Winery on Healdsburg Avenue for violating vehicle registration rules. A 56-year-old (YO) man was cited for possessing false identification, driving...
Turkey Giveaway, Nov. 22
GOBBLE — Community members gathered in front of the Cloverdale Food Pantry on Friday, Nov. 22 to pick up Thanksgiving staples — turkeys, stuffing and a pie. On Nov. 21, Shalia Vanderweken and Brenda Vronoski held their annual Turkey Round-up, collecting donations of money and turkeys from those able to donate. The community donations provided around 100 turkeys to be given out at the food pantry on Friday. Vanderweken and Vronoski said that they are appreciative of both the community and local service clubs for supporting the round-up year after year.
Police Log, May 27 – June 2
The RP indicated that a red pickup truck was being driven too fast and in the center median on Bailhache Avenue near the railroad tracks. The shirtless driver subsequently got out of his vehicle. Officers responded and arrested and jailed a 44-YO man for possessing a leaded cane or baton, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs and changing or altering required markings on a firearm or an imitation firearm to look more like a firearm....
Police Log, Feb. 17-23
Tues. Feb. 18: The director of Marine Layer Wines on Center Street reported that a person was living in front of the business and his possessions were accumulating. At the time of the call, the man was in front of Downtown Bakery. The RP planned to call back if the man returned to Marine Layer Wines, to possibly file trespassing paperwork against the man....
Post-prohibition: Where can I get high now?
On Jan. 1 something changed in the air in Sonoma County. While some communities welcomed the first official day of adult-use cannabis legalization, not everyone was “waking and baking” that morning.
Small growers find it challenging to step out of the dark
It’s no secret that people in Sonoma County were growing cannabis before the January 1 legalization took place. Now, those who want to cultivate for profit can do so legally, but for most cannabis growers, coming out into the light can be a risky move.