First step taken to create objective design standards, but inherent conflicts exist
At a joint meeting of the Windsor Town Council and the planning commission on Nov.4, the town got its first look at the results of a community outreach study on objective design standards for multi-family residences.
Local nonprofits receive CARES funding to provide rent relief, landlord aid
The County of Sonoma awarded $2.37 million to several local nonprofits earlier this month for rent relief for those impacted by COVID-19 and for low-income landlords who have lost income as a result of the pandemic.
Local winery raises funds for Redwood Empire Food Bank
Papapietro Perry Winery recently raised $6,000 for the Redwood Empire Food Bank by donating $2 for every bottle of wine sold directly from the winery.
Another COVID holiday: Is California in a better place this year?
The holidays are here and people are ready to gather, hug and feast. But is California in a better place this year when it comes to COVID-19?
Year in Review: Development
In an eight part series we look back at the world that was, here in our little corner of it. 2020 was a year of challenges. We’ll be publishing this eight piece work daily as we work to the new year. Today’s piece is on the development that was discussed, started, completed and even argued about in Windsor this year.
Police Log, Jan. 6 – 12, 2025
At 12:25pm, petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A man stole a sandwich worth $10.74. An officer responded, spoke to the RP and subsequently contacted the suspect at his residence. The theft may have been accidental, and the suspect went back to the store to settle his tab.
Commentary: Changes at HES
As the public school district serving the Healdsburg community, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation to better meet the needs of all of our students. In this spirit, we are excited to announce the combining of two effective instructional models in Healdsburg Elementary School.
CUSD board reviewing emergency fund spending plan
The Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees will be meeting this week. During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 20, the board is slated to discuss its plan for spending federal ESSER funds, approve the bargaining agreement and contract revision with its teachers union and hold a public hearing about sufficiency of instructional materials. Additionally, the board will receive an update about its Measure H projects and, during her regular report, Superintendent Betha MacClain will report on district enrollment.
