Nail salons in state can reopen indoors
A bit of good news for Californians who have been putting off their mani-pedis because of the pandemic: the state will relax restrictions on nail salons and allow them to resume indoor operations with some modifications, the state’s top health official said yesterday.
Local election should be smooth, even with high turnout
In the upcoming general election on Nov. 3, Sonoma County voters can expect normal and safe conditions compared to what is being heard about in so many other parts of the country where jurisdictions are not as practiced at voting by mail. Adding to the voting balancing act is the possibility of high turnouts while having to navigate pandemic-related social distancing and precautions.
Alliance welcomes two new board members
Alliance Medical Center recently welcomed two new members to its board of directors, increasing the total board to 12 members. Alliance Medical Center operates from four locations in northern Sonoma County, serving 13,000 patients in a year with wide-ranging medical, dental and wellness services.
County library launching memory archive for 2020
The Sonoma County Library recently launched an online archival project meant to catalog the experience of living in the odd times of 2020. The project, titled “Sonoma Responds” is meant to encapsulate peoples’ experiences living through COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement and other various impacts on daily life.
EDB launches business grant, asks for community input on economic recovery
Following numerous ongoing blows to Sonoma County’s local economy, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) is working on putting together a Sonoma County Economic Recovery Plan, at the request of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the development board is preparing to launch a small business stabilization grant for local small businesses who are looking for COVID-19-related recovery help.
Fire Weather Watch issued for this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for this coming weekend. The watch will be in effect from Saturday morning, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. through Monday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. Areas under the watch include North Bay mountains, East Bay hills and interior valleys.
Cloverdale council candidate forum this Thursday
The Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual forum for Cloverdale City Council candidates this Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and will last for a maximum of 90 minutes. The forum will be hosted over Zoom as a ‘webinar.’
Would unifying west county schools solve declining funding woes in west county?
A comprehensive study is being prepared to look at various non-binding options
