Burn permits required starting May 1
CalFire is once again requiring burn permits for any outdoor open burning in local state responsibility areas. Burn permits are available to residents in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties and are required beginning May 1.
Flashbacks
The following snippets of history are drawn from the pages of the Healdsburg Tribune, the Healdsburg Enterprise and the Sotoyome Scimitar, and are prepared by the volunteers at the Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society. Admission is always free at the museum, open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sculptor Spotlight: Sculpture Jam Collective
“Derrick,” a sculpture by Sonoma County Sculpture Jam artists Beth Hartmann, David Furger, Jeffrey Zankel, John Packard, John Draper and Gordon Carter of Sebastopol, has been silent since being installed on July 22, 2020. “Derrick” has decided to break the silence. This sculpture has a number of messages for passerby on the east side of Cloverdale Boulevard between East Second Street and East Third Street. For the curious, visit “Derrick,” who has posted directions as to how to access his messages.
Two public art installations coming in May
Public art can look like many things, but two new projects coming to Windsor next month will make art out of the mundane, and create a dual artistic experience.
Foppoli recall takes its first step forward
In a statement released Thursday, April 29, the town of Windsor announced it had accepted a Notice of Intention to recall Mayor Dominic Foppoli.
Administrators and WSCUHSD community dispute use of state and federal funds
Community members working to urge the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) to prolong its decision regarding high school consolidation have repeatedly claimed that incoming COVID-19 relief funds can be used to help prevent the merger this fall. However, local education officials have disputed the claims, insisting that state and federal funds coming in for COVID-19 relief wouldn’t allow the district to use the funds to make up for non-COVID-related costs.
Commentary: Cultivating cannabis in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Supervisors are considering an update to the county cannabis cultivation ordinance. It would allow for ministerial permits for cultivation through the agricultural commissioner, if one qualifies, instead of a 3-5-year public hearing process. Staff has come up with very restrictive policy, and documented no significant environmental impacts due to the limited amount of potential available acreage.
New water and wastewater rates for Cloverdale coming forward for public hearing in June (copy)
Suggested rate increases were decreased following November outcry over initial increase proposals
New water and wastewater rates for Cloverdale coming forward for public hearing in June
Suggested rate increases were decreased following November outcry over initial increase proposals
