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According to a statement from the county of Sonoma, the chances of the county being removed from governor’s watchlist next week are slim. On July 13, the State of California placed Sonoma County on the state watchlist with new restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Sonoma County was given the date of Aug. 2 as the first date the state would consider lifting some of the restrictions. 

Every year, Healdsburg Junior High’s (HJH) leadership class plans a fundraiser to benefit a local Healdsburg organization. This year, students decided to raise money for local animals in need — they raised roughly $1,000. Bethany Carlson, guidance counselor at the junior high, said students chose to start a monthlong school-wide coin drive for the Humane Society of Sonoma County in Healdsburg.

Chris Rogers, a Santa Rosa City Councilmember and former staffer of State Senator Mike McGuire, is running for State Assembly District 2 in the March primary, along with Ariel Kelley of Healdsburg, and other familiar regional politicians and officials.

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The missing path

At the beginning of April, the board of directors of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center (SCCC) fired its popular executive director Cordelia Holst, precipitating a volley of harsh criticism from Holst’s many supporters, as well as threats to withdraw financial support.

Two Windsor Town Council meetings were held on May 19, one addressing regular town business items and one a joint session between the council and the planning commission to discuss town zoning updates.

Community members voiced their equity concerns at the Healdsburg Unified School District special town hall meeting Feb. 5.