The drought is still on
Despite recent rains, the cumulative average rainfall for the water year to date (July 1, 2013 – March 9, 2014) is still well below average. The Santa Rosa basin currently, as of March 14, has 14.1” compared to an average of 25.2”. The Ukiah basin has 11.45” compared to the average of 30”. While the drought status in much of the county was updated from “extreme” to “severe,” water storage levels in Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma continue to be well below average. Lake Mendocino’s water supply storage capacity was at 50 percent and Lake Sonoma’s water supply capacity was at 73 percent (as of March 14).
Counting on us: Why the census matters
Census 2020 is poised to get underway, and the county is ready to make sure every person gets counted, as part of their Get Counted Sonoma campaign.
SoCurious: The Healdsburg train station
Question: “When will the old railroad station be remodeled? The area has become a homeless shelter at nights and a tagger spot (graffiti).” – David A. Mayer
Opera a la Carte visiting local schools
Alexander Valley School students were treated to an hour long version of Rossini’s opera, “La Cenerentola” (Cinderella) last week, and some were even able to perform in the show.
2021 Steelhead Festival canceled due to COVID
The annual Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival is the most recent in what will likely be another round of event cancellations starting off 2021. Last week Friends of Lake Sonoma announced that its festival, which was slated for Feb. 21, 2021, is canceled due to COVID-19.
Police Log, July 14 – 20
The RP’s father let the RP stay over the previous two nights in violation of a court order. The RP’s father was concerned that the RP was delusional. The RP believed he was given a large sum of money to save his loved ones from sex slavery. Officers responded and while en route, the RP was seen on Healdsburg Avenue. The 32-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for contempt of court.
City activates emergency operations center
Early last week, March 24, the city of Healdsburg activated their emergency operations center (EOC) to make sure the city is ready to respond if the COVID-19 situation worsens, or if there is an outbreak in the city.
West county’s urgent care remains closed after over a year
More than a year after Sonoma Specialty Hospital (SSH) of Sebastopol temporarily closed its Progressive Urgent Care to reduce COVID-19 exposure in March 2020, west county’s only urgent care is still shuttered.
Police Log, Nov. 6 – Nov. 12
Monday Nov. 13
2:08pm An accident occurred on Healdsburg Avenue between a silver Mini Cooper and a white Ford truck. Female in Mini Cooper complained of pain. Medical started as a precaution, driver transported to Healdsburg General Hospital.
7:19pm Sonoma County Transit third party reported that...
Local school children get a lesson in giving to those in need
Redwood Empire Food Bank holiday food drive
















