City looking for public feedback on roadway safety plan
The city of Healdsburg is working on a draft local road safety plan (LRSP) and is seeking public input. The public review and input period for the draft plan ends on Sept. 19.
Cloverdale council discussing Chamber of Commerce funding, garbage rates at Wednesday meeting
The Cloverdale City Council is tackling a small agenda at its meeting this week on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The council will be holding a public hearing to amend the Cloverdale Municipal Code to establish regulation on wireless telecommunication facilities and, as regular business items, will consider adopting a funding agreement with the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce for the 2021-22 year. The council will also be giving direction on who to appoint as the voting delegate for the California League of Cities’ annual conference and will be approving the maximum allowable solid waste, composting and recycling rates per the city’s agreement with Recology.
West County High School shooting threat considered ‘not credible’ by police so far
Local police have opened an investigation into a shooting threat West County High School (WCHS) staff learned had been posted on Instagram Monday evening, Sept. 6, according to Sebastopol Police Chief Kevin Kilgore. He said the Sebastopol Police Department’s (SPD) investigation determined the threat was likely intended for WCHS, but probably not one made in seriousness.
Artist bids California a fond farewell in Sebastopol exhibit
Artist Aatika Rehman’s painting series, “Saying Goodbye,” showing in an exhibit at Retrograde Roasters in Sebastopol until the end of September, celebrates her 13 years living in northern California.
Literary guild wants to expand its reach, include more local youth
The Healdsburg Literary Guild is emerging from its COVID-induced intermission and is looking to reinvigorate the organization by building more community connections and searching for additional board and guild members.
Fire impact fee will aid fire department, but could hurt development
A new one-time fire impact fee will be imposed on new developments in Windsor on behalf of the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD).
Resident arrested for suspected sex crimes, distribution and possession of child pornography
A Healdsburg resident was arrested on Sept. 3 for suspected sex crimes. Nelson Herrera Soriano, 28, was booked in jail on charges of communicating with a minor with the intent of committing a sex crime and possession and distribution of obscene material of a child under 14 years of age.
Body found at Cloverdale park
Update: According to the Cloverdale Police Department, the death appears to be from natural causes and there was no evidence of foul play. The identity of the individual could not be released as of 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, since the police department hadn't received confirmation that next of kin has been notified.
CalFire investigating multiple suspicious fire starts around Healdsburg Monday night
It was an unsettling Labor Day night for locals when 15 small roadside fires started Monday night in and around Healdsburg between the hours of 8 and 9:30 p.m.
