New rules for the road approved in 2018
A statement from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) released Dec. 17, details some new laws affecting motorist starting in 2019. “New laws approved by the California legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles,” said the statement. “To support its mission of providing the highest levels of safety, service and security, the CHP is highlighting several of these new laws.”
Anticipated SDAT report released, group to hold community response meeting Jan. 13
The much-anticipated Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) report, also known as the vision for Healdsburg 2040, was released early Tuesday morning and made available to residents, city staff and the public.
Council steps back on fluoride debate
Healdsburg city councilmembers will make way for dental and medical professionals to write the argument on November’s ballot to keep fluoridating the city’s water system.
Healdsburg area schools open for kindergarten enrollment
School districts in both Healdsburg and Geyserville have opened
City council to discuss Memorial Beach on Tuesday
The Healdsburg City Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 22,
Responsible water management
Water! Everyone needs it. It’s vital to life itself. “Water is a finite resource with no substitute and upon which there is total dependence” (Ana Palacio, June 2007). So, whenever water issues are discussed, everyone comes to the table with a personal interest and a driving need to be heard. We tend to use buzz words like efficiency and conservation when we talk about water, when what we really need to do is strive toward better stewardship of our water supply. Being good stewards of our water resources and managing those resources wisely is necessary in order to ensure the availability of water for ourselves and future generations.
In memory of Saralee Kunde
Saralee McClelland Kunde died this week. She was 66 and had battled cancer for several years. Those who knew her understand what a loss this is for the county. They already know her almost unbelievably important role in creating the myth and magic of Sonoma County.
Notes from Fitch Mountain
It hardly seems like a year ago but we recently had our annual Fitch Mountain Association pot-luck and state of affairs at the villa picnic grounds. Donita Proctor opened the get-together by welcoming everyone and promptly introducing 4th District Supervisor Mike McGuire who spoke to us about several issues. This will be Mike’s last FMA attendance as district supervisor as it looks like he is headed to Sacramento as our next state senator.