WUSD budget picture much rosier, thanks to fed funds
At the Aug. 4 meeting of the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees, the 45-day revise of the budget presented a far less dire picture than previous budget discussions, thanks in large part to a significant influx of cash from the federal government as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Community members share feedback for city manager recruitment
The city of Healdsburg held a virtual town hall on Tuesday night, Aug. 4, to give residents another chance to weigh in on the city council’s road to selecting a new city manager.
Healdsburg resident arrested after attempted armed robbery
An 18-year-old Healdsburg resident was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for attempted robbery and assault after an attempted armed robbery at Lola’s Market in Healdsburg on Aug. 4.
Healdsburg Jazz Festival founder announces retirement
In a statement released on Aug. 4, Healdsburg Jazz Festival founder Jessica Felix announced her plan to retire at the end of September after 22 years at the helm of the beloved Healdsburg festival.
Waiver system for elementary schools looking to reopen codified by state
In a series of letters and documents released Aug, 3, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has codified the guidelines under which a school or district may apply for a waiver to conduct in-person learning for elementary grades. Contrary to earlier reports, the waiver can be applied for by public, private and charter schools, and it applies to grades transitional kindergarten (TK) through sixth only.
City approves $2 million contract for College Street sewer/water project
In a 5-0 vote at its meeting on Aug. 3, the Healdsburg City Council awarded a $2,045,642 construction contract to Argonaut Constructors Inc. for the College Street sewer and water main replacement project. The approved contract allows for a 15% construction contingency if needed.
Naujokas won’t seek re-election for second term on city council
At the Aug. 3 Healdsburg City Council meeting, Councilmember Joe Naujokas announced that he will not be seeking re-election for a second term.
This year’s Gravenstein harvest is a drive-by affair
Sonoma County’s fabled Gravenstein apple trees don’t know there is a coronavirus pandemic and economic catastrophe going on right now. It’s early August so that means the 1,000 acres of apple orchards are now ready for picking. The tart and semi-sweet red, yellow and green striped apple that has a highway, a school, a health program, a restaurant and a summer fair named after it, is now the focal point of a COVID-19 pandemic “pop-up.”
