One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Nevada Joint Union High School District Superintendent Brett McFadden expects the vast majority of his students and staff to abide by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 1.
Sebastopol City Council to push for vitality, unhoused community services goals and more
The Sebastopol City Council will be in for multiple discussions relating to the city’s ongoing and future recovery and well-being in terms of its economy and vitality, its unhoused community, movement through its streets and more at the regular city council meeting
How are hotels in Healdsburg saving water?
Faced with mandatory water conservation measures city-wide, local hotels are having to do what they can to reduce their water usage by 40%.
21 years later: Taking the lid off the Sebastopol time capsule
Maybe there’s no time like the present, but there’s also nothing like exploring a haul delivered through history in a metal drum, Y2K and all. Around 20 people flocked to the front of the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center late Saturday morning, Oct. 2, to see mementos stowed away in an underground time capsule since 2000.
Zombies will march for charities in upcoming event
Zombies will be staggering around the Healdsburg Plaza and taking over downtown sidewalks on Oct. 16 for a new charity event called the Sonoma County Zombie Movement, which aims to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Healdsburg council reviewing options for a universal basic income pilot program
At its next meeting on Monday, Oct. 4, the Healdsburg City Council will be discussing next steps for the implementation of a universal/guaranteed basic income pilot program.
Student COVID vaccinations: California becomes first state to require them for kids 12 and up
In another aggressive effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and ensure schools remain open, Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced a vaccine mandate for students ages 12 and older, making California the first state in the nation to require students to be fully vaccinated for in-person instruction.
Sage Casey Foundation is helping middle schoolers learn about suicide prevention, mental health resources
Sage Casey used “They, them, their” pronouns. SoCoNews will use “they, them, their” pronouns when referring to Casey.
Gore, Cruz holding virtual community discussion about Cloverdale
The county of Sonoma in collaboration with the city of Cloverdale is hosting a community discussion tonight, taking place between 4th District Supervisor James Gore and Cloverdale Mayor Marta Cruz. The conversation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be held over Zoom. To register, go here.
