Analy finishes first drive thru/walk-thru graduation
Analy High School wrapped up its first drive-thru/walk-thru graduations today. Families decorated their cars, drove to the front of the school and watched as their graduates walked up to pick up their diplomas from a safely distanced portion of assembled staff.
Palm Drive hits a pothole on the road to dissolution
There were plenty of surprises at the Palm Drive Health Care District Board meeting last night. The biggest surprise was that the two hot button issues that most of the public had shown up to hear about — the setting of the tax rate for next year and the fate of the Gravenstein Health Action Chapter — had been removed from the agenda during a 5-minute open session earlier that day, when no members of the public were present.
Summer Sendoff, June 3
Jefferson Elementary teachers and staff drove around Cloverdale for a parade Wednesday morning, June 3. The car parade was a sunny-day sendoff for Jefferson students, who start summer break this week.Â
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 sidewalksÂ
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.Â
