School bond measure on ballot
The Cloverdale Unified School District has put Measure H, a general obligation bond measure, on the Nov. 6 ballot, which will authorize the sale of up to $46 million in bonds to the district. If approved, the bond money will go toward improving school facilities, modernizing classrooms and replacing deteriorating plumbing, amongst other things. (See sidebar for a list of projects that would be authorized to be financed by the bond.)
City Faces Suit Over Brown Act, Election Violations
Retired attorney Jon Eisenberg filed civil suit against the City of Healdsburg, charging multiple Brown Act violations in two recent cases that demonstrate what he calls “a pattern of misbehavior that is deeply embedded in the culture of Healdsburg’s city government…” His action focused on what he called the “tainted decision making” in the effort to get Measure O on the ballot and the campaign to get it passed; and the transition to district elections now underway.
We’re not OK, and that’s OK
Last week, you read about Heather's evacuation from the ranch and the loss of her parents' house in Fountaingrove. This week, the story continues...
Shelter in place extended to May 3
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced Tuesday evening, March 31, that the Sonoma County shelter in place order will be extended until May 3, at 11:59 p.m.
Healdsburg’s Public School Success Team (PSST) celebrates its first class of high school graduates
PSST, a volunteer educational nonprofit, began working with these graduates in 2009 when they were fifth graders at Fitch Mountain School. Through tutoring and coaching programs PSST encourages students to continue their education through and beyond high school. Efforts are staffed and supported by community volunteers and donors. To help Healdsburg students as a tutor or coach, call 494-4968 for more information or email hbgpsst@gmail.com.
Petaluma, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sonoma Valley branches remain open
Resources available for evacuees, residents without power
Police Log, Jan. 20-26
Crimes & Concerns Reported to Healdsburg Police, Jan. 20-26. Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7.
WSCUHSD to consider new CTE courses, discuss proposed state budget
The West Sonoma County Union High School District’s (WSCUHSD) Jan. 19 board meeting is shaping up to show the range of what goes into an educational experience, from finances and budget planning to new courses, mental health services and discussions on skylights and roofing.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
