District promises to save 7th period
Some students in west county like high school so much they fought hard for the right to stay there an extra hour every day. Upon learning that the district was planning on cutting 7th period for budget reasons, students began protesting at board meetings and rallying in Sebastopol’s downtown square.
Strike over — WSCUHSD and WSCTA reach tentative agreement
On Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, the West Sonoma County Union High School District and the West Sonoma County Teachers Association reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that strengthens the wages and benefits for teachers and other certificated staff.
City council preview for Nov. 18
The Healdsburg City Council will meet at city hall on Monday, Nov. 18. Here are the highlights from the agenda.
Student perspectives on the teachers strike
Students at Analy ponder the pros and cons of the teachers strike
Ambulance fleet evacuated hospital
Among the many thousands of Kincade Fire evacuation stories was one that included 22 ambulances, rolling gurneys, a contrary electric generator and “go boxes” full of blood bags and cases of prescription drugs.
Heads of schools prep for challenges
While the Kincade Fire did not damage the number of homes that the 2017’s fires did, its impacts were felt more directly on north county, with the communities of Windsor, Healdsburg and Geyserville being completely evacuated as the fire approached.
Stores welcome visitors post fire
On a cloudless and clear day, shops around downtown Healdsburg were bustling back to their regular hum.
County to hold meeting for property owners with fire damage
Community members with damaged or destroyed properties from the Kincade Fire are invited to attend a community meeting and insurance workshop on Saturday to receive assistance and support to help recover and rebuild. Details and a schedule for the meeting are below:
Police chase ends at roundabout
EDITOR'S NOTE: All suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Watchdog group forms to protect 7th period
A new parent watchdog group has formed in reaction to proposed cuts and continuing budget issues at the high school district.
Arts & Entertainment
Multicultural Center takes shape at Abel de Luna
Bursts of color explode from every corner and every angle of the newly repainted Abel de Luna Community Center on the north side of town. Fuchsia, sunflower, marigold, plum and chrysanthemum abut and juxtapose with one another on the many outside walls and columns, as two muralists work on their own visions of Healdsburg.
