State releases guidelines for reopening schools
Guidelines serve as a ‘how to’ and not as a mandate; SCOE expected to release county guidelines later this week
Town and police release joint statement on Floyd killing and use of force
On June 6, the Windsor Town Council and Windsor Police Chief released a statement on the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers and outlining the use of force policies in effect for Windsor’s force.
Petition calls for mayor’s resignation in response to council comments
Discussion on police policy on use of force now agendized for next meeting
Robert Green Company, town get one more year to consider civic center project
Exclusive negotiating agreement extended in wake of COVID
Some decisions made, others still under consideration at WUSD budget workshop
At the Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees budget workshop on June 2 the board approved some cuts, but the most painful decisions were put off for a last-minute decision to allow the board more time to gather information.
Protests continue in Sebastopol over the weekend
Sunday, June 7, marked Sebastopol's fourth day of protests over police brutality against people of color, and shouts of “No justice, no peace, no racist police” and the honking of horns filled the downtown area.
Water safety during the pandemic
Co-chair of Sebastopol’s Learn to Swim program talks water safety in light of recent river and beach openings
HHS celebrates the Class of 2020
Healdsburg High School graduates participated in a drive-thru graduation ceremony on Friday morning, June 5. Graduates drove up to a stage in the HHS parking lot, picked up their diplomas and a gift bag, and bid their senior year farewell.
County gives the green light to reopen hair salons, indoor dining, retail, faith services
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase announced Friday that starting Saturday, June 6, in-person faith-based services, indoor retail shopping and dining, hair salons and barbershops will be allowed to reopen in Sonoma County with mitigation measures in place such as facial coverings and social distancing.
