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.
WSCUHSD could pay estimated $70,000 for demographic study following letter
The West Sonoma County High School District (WSCUHSD) caught another rock in the rudder when some of El Molino High School’s most consistent and vocal advocates sent a letter to Superintendent Toni Beal saying they believed the district’s at-large trustee election method falls short of the purpose of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (CVRA).
County chosen to help pilot vaccination program
Days after discussing its plight with getting more COVID-19 vaccinations into the arms of residents, Sonoma County announced that it has been selected to take part in a pilot vaccination program through OptumServe. The county is one of four that will take part in the clinic pilot program.
