Annual count shows decline in homeless population
The year 2020 in Sonoma County will be remembered more for the COVID-19 pandemic and series of wildfires, but it also was a year bookended by a persistent homeless crisis that will still exist into the new year of 2021.
How California reached historic voter turnout despite pandemic, distrust
Californians faced the naysayers and voted by mail in record numbers this election, potentially avoiding a pandemic super spreader event and showing the nation it could be done.
District deepening its relationship with SOS Community Counseling
Transition from using multiple agencies will make services more consistent across programs and sites
Pliny is still coming, but you won’t see it in person
In a statement released through its blog, Russian River Brewing Company (RRBC) has announced it will not be having its regular festivities surrounding the limited release of its world-famous Pliny the Younger beer.
WSCUHSD surveys parents, students and staff on potential consolidation
Superintendent Toni Beal presented the results of a survey of the west county scholastic community on the potential consolidation of Analy, El Molino and Laguna high schools at the West Sonoma County Union High School District’s Nov. 18 board meeting.
Burn permit suspension lifted
Effective Monday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. the burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa and Solano counties will be lifted. CalFire Sonoma Lake Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones is formally canceling the burn permit suspension and advises those possessing valid CalFire and air quality burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days.
WSCUHSD board to reconsider parcel tax, discuss TOT and potential consolidation
The West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) will host a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 to reconsider putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot in March and discuss the transient occupancy tax measure put forth by the county, according to the Nov. 23 agenda.
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Plaza reclaims its place as Healdsburg’s hub
Returning for its 10th year is Dia de Muertos, the Mexican folk holiday that has found a new home north of the border since 2016. Dia de Muertos was first recognized locally to mark Corazón’s inaugural community event, where it introduced the newly established organization to Healdsburg.
