Mapping program shows Sonoma County vegetation and habitat in a new way
(Note: this was originally published online in April 2017)
Healdsburg Hospital gets $2.2 million for new MRI
Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County’s board chair, Barbara Grasseschi, presented a check to Healdsburg District Hospital board members in the amount of $2.2 million for the hospital’s purchase of a permanent MRI to serve the residents of northern Sonoma County.
City Council meets Oct. 2 to discuss second home tax
On Monday night, the Healdsburg City Council will hear a report on a possible second home tax, which has been proposed by city councilmember Leah Gold. The staff report that will be presented indicates that such a tax would be difficult, but not impossible, to assess. The council will not make a final decision on a tax, but will discuss it in open session and hear comments from the public.
Sex offender registration sweep nets 12 arrests
Last week, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office domestic violence/sexual assault unit, in conjunction with a handful of county law enforcement agencies, conducted a wide sex offender compliance check, arresting 12 sex offenders in the process. The county houses roughly 800 registered sex offenders.
Historic fountain restored at Oak Mound Cemetery
The public is invited to celebrate the completion of the project to renew the historic section of the Oak Mound Cemetery, and to witness the dedication of the cemetery’s restored Leda Fountain.
Inspiring students to dream big
Last Friday, Fitch Mountain Elementary School held a special assembly for its fifth grade students, where they welcomed the College Tee Project: a Santa Rosa based organization whose mission is to, “create a college-going culture for all students.”
