Black Lives Matter mural defaced
A week after an event was held commemorating the new Black Lives Matter mural in downtown Sebastopol, someone spray painted over the first few letters of the piece — writing “all” in white, over the bright yellow letters of the word “Black.”
Measure DD appears to be passing by a wide margin
With 72.9% of precincts reporting, Measure DD, the extension of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority Sales Tax, appears to be cruising to an easy victory, with 139,487 (71.97%) yes votes and 54,335 (28.03%) no votes.
Bibliophoria celebrates books in Sebastopol through July
The public is invited to dive into Bibliophoria, a two-month
California public schools suffer record enrollment drop
California’s K-12 public-school enrollment has precipitously declined during the pandemic, dropping by a record 155,000 students, according to new state projections.
School board to discuss Measure D bond projects, possibility of interdistrict transfers
The Healdsburg Unified School District Board of Trustees will be discussing several topics at its next meeting on April 20, including review of the citizen’s bond oversight committee Measure D — which was passed by voters in 2016, approving $67 million in funds for the Healdsburg Unified School District — annual report, the possibility of opening the district to limited interdistrict transfers and the local control and accountability plan.
PG&E resource center coming to Citrus Fair
As tens of thousands of Sonoma County residents prepare to have their power shut off as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the Cloverdale Citrus Fair is opening its doors to be one of a handful of Community Resource Centers (CRC) throughout the county.
American Legion Crab Feed, Feb. 4 at Villa
American Legion Sotoyome Post 111 is hosting its annual crab feed on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg. The menu includes all-you-can-eat crab, garlic bread and salad. Dinner also includes beer, wine, water and coffee. There is no pasta, no raffle and no auction to distract attendees from fresh crab. Proceeds from this event support the charitable programs of the local legion post. The event is $60 a ticket. For tickets call 431-2328 or 695-2663.
10th annual Jazz on the Menu is Feb. 19
Evening of dining and live music supports local musical education programs
Cloverdale council talking fireworks, Plaza bathroom
The Cloverdale City Council has a small but mighty agenda for its meeting Wednesday night, Jan. 25. The council is slated to discuss its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan, consider amending its decision to purchase a Portland Loo restroom for the Plaza and lastly, to review and consider options relating to the sale, possession and use of fireworks in town, including potentially placing a measure to ban fireworks on an upcoming ballot.
