Deputies arrest Santa Rosa man on multiple felonies after suspected attack in Camp Meeker
Deputies arrested a Santa Rosa man suspected of breaking into a woman’s home and attacking her in Camp Meeker before he led officers on a roughly six-mile car chase until the suspect lost a tire and spun out Saturday night, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page.
Despite new guidelines from governor, school opening remains out of reach
In a letter released on Jan. 8, Windsor Unified School District Superintendent Jeremy Decker addressed the newly released guidelines for school reopening released by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
New travel advisory issued to curb COVID spread
In an advisory updated on Jan. 6, the state of California issued a warning to Californians and those wishing to travel here.
County partnering with Safeway for vaccination clinics
According to a statement from the county of Sonoma, the county has partnered with Safeway to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to county health workers and, eventually, the broader public.
Income, language, other barriers add to kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children
Unequal access to resources in Sonoma County plays a key role in the kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children uncovered by a local study by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program.
A bright spot
The final installment in the series of public art installations from Jessica Martin and other local artists is now up and includes a group of light-inspired sculptures and art, an exhibit that’s aptly named “Illuminations.”
Huffman holding town hall about Capitol riots
Tomorrow, Congressman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, is holding a town hall to discuss the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Huffman will be on various social platforms to answer questions and provide a report on the insurrection that occurred at the Capitol. The town hall will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Stay home order extended
The Bay Area region, including Sonoma County, is under the state order until four-week projections show 15% ICU capacity
Nomination papers now being accepted for special election to fill town council vacancy
Following the most recent town council meeting, consensus was reached to hold a special election on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, to fill the town council at-large seat vacated by the election of Dominic Foppoli to the at-large Mayor seat. The remaining term expires December 2022.
