WSCUHSD board approves parcel tax poll amid debate
The West Sonoma County Union School District (WSCUHSD) board voted Friday night to poll west county voters on support for a parcel tax to keep the schools afloat until the board can get more community input around consolidation.
California’s COVID cases inching up amid nationwide surges
As states struggle to contain COVID-19 surges, Gov. Gavin Newsom today warned that California also is experiencing a rise in cases and hospitalizations — though not yet at levels seen across the nation.
Cannabis businesses proposed south of Windsor
Testing lab and processing facility subject of upcoming virtual public hearings
Victory parade
A parade of some 30-odd cars filled with joyous voters wound its way from Santa Rosa to the Windsor Town Green, celebrating the victory of president-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris. Cars were decorated with flags, banners and stickers, and drivers honked their horns and waved and cheered at the small crowd greeting them at the Green. California state senator Mike McGuire and newly elected Rohnert Park Councilmember Jackie Elward were participants in the parade organized by Pat Sabo of the Sonoma County Democrats.
Former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted by grand jury for use of excessive force
In a statement released on Nov. 6, the district attorney’s office announced that former Sheriff’s Deputy Charlie Blount has been indicted on two felony charges for his role in the death of David Glen Ward, which occurred on Nov. 27, 2019. The charges include involuntary manslaughter and assault under color of authority. Both charges include an allegation of personal infliction of great bodily harm. After self-surrendering on an arrest warrant, Blount will be arraigned on Nov. 12, 2020.
WSCUHSD board presents budget and consolidation scenarios
The West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) Board of Trustees gave a new presentation on budget realities, scenarios and next steps during its Nov. 4 town hall regarding its upcoming decision on whether to consolidate Analy, El Molino and Laguna high schools.
First step taken to create objective design standards, but inherent conflicts exist
At a joint meeting of the Windsor Town Council and the planning commission on Nov.4, the town got its first look at the results of a community outreach study on objective design standards for multi-family residences.
22-unit development coming back to planning commission
Following the postponement of the continued public hearing for a 21-unit multi-family development planned for 669-679 South Cloverdale Boulevard., the Cloverdale Planning Commission will once again be reviewing the development at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Cloverdale’s user utility tax extension on track to pass
Cloverdale’s user utility tax extension, Measure R, is on track to pass, according to initial election results from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters. While election results haven’t been updated by the registrar since Thursday, Nov. 5, the measure has received 1,760 (53.87%) of the “yes” vote and 1,507 (46.12%) of the “no” vote. It needs a simple majority to pass.
Californians waive labor law for Uber and Lyft, keep cash bail and affirmative action ban: Prop and hot race calls
California’s app-based corporate luminaries such as Uber and Lyft just waged the most expensive state ballot measure campaign in U.S. history — and it paid off big time, allowing those companies to thwart the will of all three branches of California government.
