School briefs: Distance learning continuing, boosters fundraiser, voter registration
Distance learning to continue through Oct. 23
Fire in Larkfield frays nerves
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 a landscaping crew sparked a blaze behind Cardinal Newman High School that sent local fire agencies springing into action and frayed nerves in an area not yet finished rebuilding from the devastation of the 2017 Tubbs Fire.
High school board candidates mostly in agreement over district challenges, solutions
On Thursday, Sept. 24, the WSCS Community Action Coalition hosted a candidate forum over Zoom for the candidates running for the West Sonoma County Unified High School District (WSCUHSD). There are two open seats and four candidates, none of which are incumbents. The four candidates running are Laurie Ann Fadave, Julie Aiello, Kyle O’Connor and Lynn Schallebaum Gleeson.
Succulent Pumpkin sale goes online for 2020
The Windsor Garden Club's popular October Succulent Pumpkin Sale has moved online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Red Flag Warning in effect through the weekend
The U.S. National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning from 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, through 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, for the hills surrounding Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Democratic Party endorses local candidates
The Sonoma County Democratic Party (SCDP) announced its endorsements of candidates in local races on Sept. 23. According to the group, the endorsements are the culmination of a two-month, rules-driven process, designed to treat everyone equally, from an incumbent to a first-time candidate for office.
PG&E launches portable battery program
Program gives qualified customers portable batteries for use during PSPS events
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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.
