Drought persists as warmer, high pressure dry spell moves in
Despite the recent rain systems that have passed through, Sonoma County is still experiencing a severe drought and with a high-pressure stream and higher temps expected for early next week, there isn’t much rain in sight for the coming weeks.
As county ramps up vaccination effort, health officials ask for patience
Sonoma County health officials held a community COVID-19 briefing on Jan. 13 to update folks on case rates and vaccine distribution plans for the county.
California throws open COVID vaccines to anyone 65 and older
California is opening COVID-19 vaccines to all residents 65 and older — an announcement that comes amid a slower-than-expected vaccination rollout and growing frustration among seniors most vulnerable to the virus.
Sebastopol Fire Department assistant fire chief dies
Assistant Fire Chief Mike Reeser put in 42 years of service
WUSD utilizing three of its emergency days for additional instruction
In a recent letter, the Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) announced it has updated its 2020-21 school calendar. The first part of the update reflected the fact that due to a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) on Aug. 17, which affected much of Windsor and made the opening of school a day later, on Aug. 18.
Coastal council conducting parking survey
The Sonoma Coast Municipal Advisory Council has put out a survey to float whether a residential parking permit (RPP) program could be a solution to parking woes on the Sonoma coast.
Congressman Huffman holds town hall in response to Capitol insurrection
Congressman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, held a virtual town hall on Jan. 12 to address questions and provide a report on the violent pro-Trump mob of insurrectionists that assaulted the Capitol on Jan. 6 during the certification of the electoral college results. The rampage led to the death of five people, including Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick.
Sebastopol police chief pick withdraws, city to interview former candidate
The city of Sebastopol’s prized pick for a new police chief of the Sebastopol Police Department retracted his candidacy two weeks before he was scheduled to assume the role on Dec. 14, but an original staff favorite is now returning for interviews.
