A dozen counties criticized OptumServe for vaccine clinic problems, documents show
California agreed to pay OptumServe up to $221 million during the pandemic to coordinate and operate dozens of vaccination sites.But the health care company’s work in at least a dozen counties has been plagued by miscommunication and staffing shortages.
Cloverdale council reviewing draft budget at next meeting
At its regular meeting this week, the Cloverdale City Council will be reviewing its draft budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, hold a public hearing on its Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and will receive an update on Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Sustainable Solutions Turnkey program. The meeting is being held over Zoom and will begin at 6 p.m. on May 26. To view the full council agenda, click here.
Foppoli resignation official, attention turns to replacing him
This story was updated at 9 p.m. following an interview with Ken MacNab to clarify that whoever fills the seat, however it is filled, will become the at-large mayor for the reminder of the term.
County, SCOE to host virtual community webinar on youth vaccinations
A webinar to address questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for youth featuring local pediatricians is taking place over Facebook Live on Wednesday, May 26.
Sonoma County Regional Parks looking into changing up the summer dam system at Vets Memorial Beach
The Sonoma County Regional Parks department is in the early stages of exploring an idea to turn the seasonal summer dam at Healdsburg Veteran’s Memorial Beach into a series of about 18 inches of drops, which would create four mini pools for lazy river-style tubing, family-friendly swimming and fishing.
Twin Hills welcomes former student as new superintendent
Anna-Maria Guzmán is returning to the Twin Hills Union School District (THUSD) for what one might call the ultimate graduation.
Sebastopol service organizations, nonprofits and others gather to discuss community needs
Last week the city of Sebastopol and its economic vitality contractor, CoMission, hosted the Community Needs Summit, a gathering of representatives from local service organizations and nonprofits. The meeting featured in-depth panel discussions on food and housing, mental health and schools, environment and community enrichment, which revealed several key needs and facts.
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving two SUVs near Sebastopol
A motorcyclist died Friday morning, May 21, after a crash involving two SUVs on Occidental Road, west of High School Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
