Survey shows 70% of Sonoma County children ready or almost ready for kindergarten
Attendance at preschool, parental income and education levels and the language spoken at home affect Sonoma County children’s readiness for learning when they enter kindergarten, according to the 2018-19 survey by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program. Of the 1,505 children in this year's study, seven out of 10 local kindergartners were ready or almost ready to start school. They had the social, developmental and academic skills needed for readiness.
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Jazz fest starts student-focused campus
The Healdsburg Jazz Festival will bring it home from May 31 to June 9.
Cell tower project at Healdsburg church passes BZA
The Sonoma County Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a cell tower lease at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in a 4-1 vote. Second District Board Member Lawrence Reed was the dissenting vote.
HUSD partners with Hanna Institute for emotional and social wellness training for staff, support for students
Board also reviews charter school report, equity task force report
Council passes NEAP 4-1
Healdsburg City Council approved the North Entry Area Plan (NEAP) by a two 4-1 votes at its meeting May 20 at city hall.
Planning commission OKs three-lot residential unit development
Kennedy Lane project to include three homes and ADU
SoCurious: History of the old bridge by Badger Park in Russian River
Q: “There is a remnant of an old bridge crossing the Russian River behind Badger Park in an area with no roads. What is its history?” — Locke Wilson, Healdsburg
Avenue closes to promote southern hospitality
To thank south Healdsburg businesses for their perseverance during the road closure from the roundabout construction, the city is closing Healdsburg Avenue.
Planning commission mulls over design for four-story, mixed-use building
Proposed Center Street building would have residential, retail and hotel space
