Peaceful Protest
Enough—On June 1 and 2, protesters gathered on the Town Green between 3 and 6 p.m. to demand equity and action in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of white police officers. While social media posts and activity in Santa Rosa prompted some local fears, the group that gathered on the Green was peaceful and supportive, chanting and inciting passing cars to honk in support. Mayor Dominic Foppoli, vice mayor Esther Lemus and councilmember Deb Fudge joined with protestors to show their support and solidarity. Photos Heather Bailey and Lorene Romero
County announces coastal reopening
Sonoma County will slide a bit deeper into its next phase of reopening this week. On Tuesday, June 2, Sonoma County Public Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced that she’s OK’d the reopening of coastal parking lots and daytime visiting hours at beaches. The county has also indicated that it plans to allow additional businesses to open or expand their operation in the coming days.
Healdsburg City Council mulls over sharing public right of ways with businesses
Approves resolution for outdoor activity permit to allow businesses to expand onto sidewalks
In terse meeting with Supervisors, sheriff agrees to abide by public health orders
Essick’s earlier refusals met with series of rebukes, calls for resignation
Sheriff vows alignment with public health orders
Essick’s earlier refusals met with series of rebukes, calls for resignation
UPDATE: Sebastopol takes a knee for George Floyd; plus noon demonstration planned for June 3
Many west county residents have taken part in protests in Santa Rosa, but there are quieter local protests as well.
Senior banners, June 1
Banners celebrating Cloverdale seniors were put up on the fence of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair Monday morning, June 1. The banners are on the side of the fence that lines North Cloverdale Boulevard, and will be up for the next two weeks.
Local nonprofit finds new ways to bring art activities to kids
On June 1, Healdsburg nonprofit Heartizens launched a new virtual summer camp for kids called the “Heartizens Includitude Project,” (HIP) where kids can get art creation kits with supplies to follow along in a series of creative art projects intended to keep kids occupied and engaged in the arts this summer.
WUSD budget workshop, take three
The Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees will again be meeting discuss a series of harsh cuts necessitated by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. The board’s budget workshop usually takes place in May of each year and gives the board an opportunity to preview the upcoming budget and to give input, which is incorporated into the budget which is brought back for approval in June.
