Flash flood watch issued, local agencies preparing for storm
Sonoma County and its corresponding public safety partners are preparing for the incoming atmospheric river that has prompted a flash flood warning for the county and for the burn scars of the Walbridge, Meyers, Glass and Kincade fires, areas which face the greatest threat of debris or landslides. The warning will be in effect through Thursday afternoon.
Healdsburg Jazz selects Enid Pickett as its first poet laureate
Healdsburg Jazz — the nonprofit behind the popular Healdsburg Jazz Festival — has appointed Windsor jazz enthusiast, poet and former Sonoma County educator Enid Pickett as the organization’s first poet laureate.
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.Â
In race to save most lives, California wrestles with COVID vaccine eligibility
Melinda McKee is anxious to get her COVID-19 vaccine. The medication she takes for a rare form of arthritis makes her immunocompromised and at high risk of falling severely ill from infections. But she’s only 33, and at the current vaccination rate, it may be months before she can get her shots.Â
Preparing for an onslaught of rain
Cloverdale city staff set up a sand pile at Cloverdale City Park this week in preparation for a predicted atmospheric river. The self-serve sand bag station is available for residents who need sand to help prevent flooding.
Special meeting to discuss WHS graduation requirements
The Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) is holding a special meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 26, to discuss graduation requirements for this year’s seniors.
Suspect arrested outside Windsor after chase through county
According to a statement from the Santa Rosa Police Department, on Jan. 25, at 8:27 am, a victim of a vehicle hit and run called the Santa Rosa Police Department and stated he was following the suspect vehicle, near Third Street at Davis Street. The vehicle was described as a green Jeep Cherokee.
Rotary Club grant applications open
The Rotary Club of Windsor has begun the search to identify the major beneficiary or beneficiaries of the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation for 2021. Funds are raised to provide support for community projects with fundraisers throughout the year, including a major fundraiser in the spring.
