Herd immunity? Only two counties are even close
Five months after COVID-19 vaccinations began, only two California counties are close to reaching “herd immunity” while most trail far behind with less than half of their eligible population vaccinated.
Mayor Won’t Run, Application Period Extended
The city council’s three open seats now presents a wider opportunity for at least two new council members come December, as Mayor Ozzy Jimenez has opted not to seek election to the seat to which he was appointed two years ago.
Jimenez had been reluctant...
Healdsburg Police Department launches Community Oriented and Equity policing team
Last week, the Healdsburg Police Department introduced its new Community Oriented and Equity (CORE) Policing Team, composed of a sworn officer and a licensed marriage family therapist who will respond to homeless, mental health, parking and neighbor dispute related calls. Healdsburg Officer Kristin Dean and newly-hired marriage family therapist Jeff McGee make up the CORE team.
Quarantine block parties break out around Sebastopol
Different neighborhoods are reacting differently to the shelter-in-place order. Some are silent and still with all the residents tucked away in their houses. Others are, well, rocking out.
Timber harvest plan filed for 146 acres near Felta Creek
Landowner, lack of mitigation measures concern community
The Fifth Element Community: Channeling the power of friends — and spirit
A countywide group of 20-somethings organizes itself around sustainability, regeneration, spirituality and fun
Commentary
A recent editorial attacked the county budget process, stating that discussions are held outside of the public view and void of citizen input. It ended by asserting, “This is not how county government should work.”











