Legendary El Mo football, track coach Chan Castleberry dies at 80
Iconic El Molino High School educator, football and track coach Chan Castleberry has died at the age of 80 following a long illness, his family announced on Wednesday.
HUSD board hears mixed news at September meeting
News generally good for the English Learner population, even as overall district population numbers continue to drop
Local schools that planned to reopen now pivoting toward distance learning
Schools that were moving toward a full return to in-class instruction this fall — such as the small, rural Alexander Valley School and private K-8 school, The Healdsburg School — are now scrambling to pivot toward a full distance learning model following new guidance recently by Gov. Gavin Newsom that requires schools in counties that are on the state’s coronavirus watch list to start the year in remote learning.
Foppoli resignation official, attention turns to replacing him
This story was updated at 9 p.m. following an interview with Ken MacNab to clarify that whoever fills the seat, however it is filled, will become the at-large mayor for the reminder of the term.
WSCUHSD social-emotional support network works to address mental health struggles
The West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) has been weaving a strong support network of social and emotional services for students managing their schoolwork and their mental health during a year for the books.
Record-breaking event nets over $155,000 to send kids to camp
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County’s annual Healdsburg fundraiser was held on Saturday, April 8 at the Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg. This year’s theme was Safari Night, featuring a menagerie of animal decorations ranging from zebra print scarves to lifesize elephant cutouts. The organization thanks the Healdsburg & Geyserville Community Council for their efforts in making this record-shattering event a success. Members include council chair Jim Dadaos, Bob Angell, Gretchen Crebs, Bob Durler, Parke Hafner, Renee Mengali, Eddie Merideth, Whitney Opperman, Erik Olsen and event chair Elise Bulger.
