Windsor’s first virtual meeting doesn’t go as planned
In a wild and somewhat unprecedented evening on April 1, the Windsor Town Council held its first virtual meeting via the meeting app Zoom.
Sonoma West Publishers wins big at California newspaper awards
Sonoma West Publishers won several awards from the California News Publishers Association for 2019. Sonoma West Publishers swept the Special Sections category, winning first, second, third and fourth place. These special sections appeared in all four Sonoma West Publishers papers including Sonoma West Times & News, The Healdsburg Tribune, The Windsor Times and the Cloverdale Reveille.
Social distancing: A refresher course
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth week locally, early reports indicate that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s March 19 order to shelter-in-place and subsequent “social distancing” are helping to keep demands on the local health care system below capacity.
Shelter in place is working to flatten the curve of COVID-19
Modeling data from the Imperial College of London reveals that Sonoma County’s shelter-in-place order is significantly flattening the curve of COVID-19, and reducing the mortality rate for those over the age of 65. In doing so, the curve is also being stretched out, meaning the surge in cases will likely occur in about 60 days, requiring about 1,500 hospital beds.
Sponsored advertorial – Sonoma County’s Energy and Sustainability Division announces financing program expansion
SPONSORED ADVERTORIAL - The Sonoma County Energy and Sustainability Division is proud to announce an exciting expansion to the county’s Energy Independence Program. Originally debuting in 2009, the program has helped fund thousands of projects and has been instrumental in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding county-wide job creation.
WPD Logs, March 30-April 5
Editor’s note: The references to “county ordinance” in this week’s logs are instances where the police have been asked to look into violations of the shelter in place order.
Green Dogs of the Week: Amax and Koko
This week we’re featuring a bonded pair that will need to be adopted together. Amax and Koko are a pair of senior white Maltipoos (Poodle/Maltese mixes). We believe they are 9 years old, but don't tell them because they still act like young dogs. If you want to adopt these two, don't think they are just going to be couch potatoes — they are plenty active.
Corazón brings back Unity and Community Fund, additional food service programs
Corazón Healdsburg is rolling out several programs to help the most vulnerable in the community, low-income families, migrant workers and those in need of fresh food, during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated shelter in place order.
Healdsburg Community Services introduces new virtual activity and connectivity programs
Folks can view live streams with notable residents or participate in doorway decorating
