Corazón launches series of free emergency preparedness classes
Corazón Healdsburg is launching a new emergency preparedness program that includes online preparedness workshops with Nuestra Comunidad, rental insurance education and assistance and emergency supply kits for local families and community members. Students who complete the two online classes will receive a free emergency kit and a small financial incentive, according to a Corazón press release.
Council approves trial run of full Plaza Street closure
In a unanimous decision during its July 27 meeting the Healdsburg City Council voted to approve the full closure of Plaza Street from Healdsburg Avenue to Center Street and from Center to half way up Plaza Street. The closure will be a trial run until Labor Day, and was approved to allow for more pedestrian use, outdoor dining and retail.
Marine sanctuary looking for advisory council applicants
The Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary announced last week that it’s looking for applicants to fill three seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) — one for a primary education seat, one for an alternate education seat and another for its community-at-large Sonoma/Mendocino seat. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.
Healdsburg sees uptick in car thefts
The Healdsburg Police Department took six reports of stolen vehicles between July 15 and July 18, according to police logs and recent statements on the department’s Facebook page. So far, several arrests have been made and three of the stolen vehicles have been recovered.
Nomination period nearing for November election
The nomination period for the upcoming election opened up on July 13. For west county, that means that folks looking to run for a variety of boards — including school board, fire district boards and city council — are able to throw their hat into the ring to be placed on the Nov. 3 ballot. The nomination period is open until Friday, Aug. 7.
More details becoming clear for school reopening
At a pair of webinars July 22 and 23, the Sonoma County Office of education presented the latest information and rulings about schools reopening. The first was presented with a focus on information for families, the second was more focused on administrators and school officials.
WUSD to do distance learning through late September
In a letter dated July 24, Windsor Unified School District and Superintendent Jeremy Decker announced that WUSD will be doing distance learning only through Sept. 25. It also announced that school will likely open four days later than planned, on Aug. 17.
Making a mural
Hundreds of people come out to make their mark on Sebastopol’s Black Lives Matter mural
