Year in Review: Disasters and preparedness
As 2020 winds down, the Reveille will be taking time to reflect on the past year and everything that’s happened — from fires to a pandemic, Cloverdale has persevered. Despite barriers, the town came together for socially distanced or virtual events, supporting local businesses and more.
Voters can now elect a neighbor to the City Council
Voting for Healdsburg City Council seats is transiting from an at-large election system to district-based elections. The change, required by a state law and approved under threat of legal action in 2025, affects how residents vote for council members and how representation is structured throughout the community.
City seeks 4 commissioners
The City of Healdsburg is seeking qualified applicants to fill four open positions on two important commissions: the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
As the year ends, COVID picture still ugly
As 2020 comes to a close, the COVID case numbers locally and statewide look grim, with a promise of them only worsening following the holidays, where people likely gathered in defiance of health orders.
Veterans move into completed affordable housing project
Residents are moving into Veterans Village, an affordable housing project in Windsor geared toward veterans experiencing homeless or who are at risk of homelessness that was partially funded by the town council.
Rallying to reopen
A group of student and parent demonstrators met outside of Cloverdale High School on Feb. 17 to show support for reopening schools. Signs being held by demonstrators emphasized the toll that extended distance learning has had on student mental health, and mentioned prioritizing students over teachers unions.
Healthcare Foundation to support bilingual mental health
The Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County is launching “The Mental Health Pipeline Project,” an initiative to place more bilingual mental health professionals in northern Sonoma County.
Car vandals caught
In the early morning hours of Friday March 1 there were five different incidents of vandalism all over the city where vehicles had their windows smashed, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
