West Side Union School District’s Measure F projected to pass in close call race
Measure F, a $7.5 million general obligation bond (G.O.) for West Side School improvements and facility updates, projected to pass Tuesday night in a close race with 57.20% of the “yes” votes and 42.80% the “no” votes according to the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters. In order to pass the bond required a 55% supermajority vote.
State wine committee hearing on fire recovery, ag tourism and water supply
State Senators Mike McGuire and Bill Dodd and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry will unite their respective Select Committees on Wine for a hearing in Sonoma County’s wine country to discuss wildfire recovery and receive a report on water supply issues.
Community Briefs
Food For Thought drive-thru food drive at Redwood Marketplace in Sebastopol on Thursday, June 11
Healdsburg fireworks photos
Here are a few pictures of the Fourth of July fireworks put on by the American Legion at Healdsburg High School. To view a video clip of the show, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages.
Council approves lease agreement for cell tower
After much deliberation, discussion and a 4-1 vote on May 17, the Healdsburg City Council approved a land lease agreement between the city of Healdsburg and GTE Mobilnet of California Verizon Wireless for the construction and operation of a 70-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 923 South Fitch Mountain Road adjacent to Tayman Park Golf Course.
Running out of water and time: How unprepared is California for 2021’s drought?
When James Brumder and his wife Louise Gonzalez moved into their home tucked up against the mountains northeast of Los Angeles, he applied all his know-how to the task of undoing the thirsty garden they inherited.
County and several jurisdictions reach $31 million settlement with PG&E over Kincade Fire damages
The County of Sonoma, city of Healdsburg, city of Cloverdale, city of Santa Rosa and town of Windsor reached a $31 million settlement announced on May 26 with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for public and natural resource injuries and damages caused by the 2019 Kincade Fire. The Kincade Fire burned 77,758 acres and destroyed 374 structures.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
