As Latinx population faces more COVID hurdles, groups say there is aid for food, finance
According to the latest COVID-19 case data by race/ethnicity released by the County of Sonoma, the Latinx/Hispanic population currently accounts for 51% of the coronavirus cases in the county, whereas, only 17% of the county’s cases are among the white demographic. While the disproportionate case numbers (Latinx/Hispanic people make up 25.6% of the county’s population) look grim, local nonprofits and outreach organizations such as Corazón Healdsburg and California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., are reminding folks that help is available for food, rental, housing and legal assistance.
New superintendent is all about building relationships
Decker is starting his tenure at WUSD under a bizarre series of circumstances, and is preaching patience and community
Library offering learning resources
This is a challenging time for our community, and the Sonoma County Library is here to help with back-to-school needs. Are you a parent of a school-age child or children? A student yourself? Maybe you want to enrich your self-learning. The library has put together a list of resources you may find useful for the school year, and beyond.
Local races shaping up in Windsor for November election
There will be a variety of seats up for decision by Windsor voters this fall, and with the initial filing deadline in the rearview mirror, the individual races are starting to shape up. The filing deadline was Aug. 7 and not everyone who officially considered a candidacy by “pulling papers” finalized their applications.
County seeking input on use of PG&E lawsuit funds
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is asking the public to voice their opinions on what to do with funds from a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) following the October 2017 fires.
A portrait of life in a pandemic: Antonia Garza
As people started ringing in the new year, Antonia Garza, a Forestville working mom, law school student and middle school volleyball coach, was contemplating what she wanted to accomplish in 2020 and what improvements could be made at her paralegal business where she does legal document preparation for family law.
Guerneville’s sesquicentennial plans doused by coronavirus
Former Stumptown first named Guerneville in 1870 with first post office
Sebastopol holding ‘study session’ about Sebastopol Inn purchase
The Sebastopol City Council is holding a study session on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the possible county purchase of the Sebastopol Inn, located at 6751 Sebastopol Ave., for the state’s Project Homekey program, which is the next step in the state’s homeless response efforts.
Railroad track preparation on Pool Creek Bridge starts this week
Ads part of work to upgrade the railroad tracks in preparation for passenger rail service to the town of Windsor, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) contractor Stacy and Witbeck will be performing construction activities at the Pool Creek Bridge north of Shiloh Road.
Drive-in movie fundraiser aims to help locals with utility bills
On Aug. 14, St. Vincent de Paul and Our Lady of Guadalupe Windsor will be hosting a drive-in movie at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church.
