Measure asks voters to OK the sale of hospital
For perhaps the fifth or sixth time since 1998, voters and property owners of north Sonoma County are being asked to keep their hospital in Healdsburg open and providing critical access and emergency room care. This time, the measure in question on the Nov. 3 ballot seeks approval of a purchase agreement for the hospital with NorCal HealthConnect, LLC, a secular affiliate of Providence St. Joseph Health that owns Santa Rosa’s Memorial Hospital.
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 8, 2020
Two of the letters we received this week are about the rate increase for Cloverdale's water. Both letters have conflicting information. To view the city's announcement about proposed water rates, go here-Â https://www.cloverdale.net/DocumentCenter/View/4336/Proposition-218-Public-Hearing-Notice---2020-PDF
Linda and Joe Maloney chosen as Locals Who Make a Difference
The city of Sebastopol has chosen Joe and Linda Maloney as the next Locals Who Make a Difference. The couple was honored at the Sept. 1 city council meeting. Their faces will soon adorn banners on Main Street.
Windsor Celebrates El DÃa de los Muertos
On Oct. 2, the community of Windsor turned out to celebrate its Mexican heritage and honor its ancestors by building El DÃa de los Muertos memorial altars on the Town Green. It is part of a month-long celebration of the holiday.
South Cloverdale development discussion pushed back
The Cloverdale Planning Commission continued the public hearing that was set to occur on Tuesday night, Oct. 6. The commission was scheduled to hold the continuation of a public hearing that was held in August about a 21-unit development. It was scheduled to review the design, general plan land use map amendment and zoning map amendment for a 21-unit multi-family development planned for 669-679 South Cloverdale Boulevard.
House fire in Windsor
According to the Sonoma County Fire District, at around 8 a.m. on Oct. 6, a structure fire ignited on the 11000 block of Old Redwood Highway in Windsor. All occupants including two dogs and two kittens were rescued unharmed. In a photo taken by the fire district, an operation known as a tactical ventilation technique is shown as firefighters work to save the home.
