Can Newsom build on pandemic lessons to end homelessness?
From the lobby of a former extended-stay motel in San Diego, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced what he called a historic proposal to end a California crisis by converting thousands more hotel rooms into housing for people who are homeless.
City to consider implementing water shortage plan, planning commission appointment
With no public hearings and no presentations, the Healdsburg City Council is tackling a modest agenda during its May 3 meeting. The council will discuss whether or not it wants to implement stage two of its Water Shortage Emergency Plan, and will discuss whether it wants to appoint Carrie Hunt to the city planning commission. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and is being held over Zoom.
West county high school board reviewing LCAP, budget
During its meeting on Wednesday, June 23, the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) Board of Trustees will be considering approval of the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), its budget, and will be considering approval of a resolution that outlines the return to full in-person learning for the beginning of the upcoming school year.
County officials announce vaccine milestone, call for an increase in supply
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to the state on March 27, asking for an increase in vaccine allocations for the county. While county officials are emphasizing that county allocations of the vaccine have remained flat over the past month, it also announced this week that 25% of county residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 45% of the population has received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Drug overdose-related deaths continue to be a concern in Sonoma County
In the past year, the pandemic has had many effects on mortality, including deaths from COVID-19, however, drug overdose deaths continue to be a concern and appear to have been exasperated by the pandemic according to a report from Jenny Mercado, a Sonoma County epidemiologist.
Flash flood watch issued, local agencies preparing for storm
Sonoma County and its corresponding public safety partners are preparing for the incoming atmospheric river that has prompted a flash flood warning for the county and for the burn scars of the Walbridge, Meyers, Glass and Kincade fires, areas which face the greatest threat of debris or landslides. The warning will be in effect through Thursday afternoon.
Sebastopol City Council adopts mid-year budget adjustments
The Sebastopol City Council received a mid-year budget review presented by Administrative Services Director Ana Kwong at the Feb. 16 city council meeting, unanimously approving a resolution to adjust the city’s adopted operating budget for the fiscal year of 2020-21.
Food For Thought to host Santa Rosa food drive
West county-based nonprofit Food For Thought (FFT) is looking tuna, olive oil, whole grain crackers and other food donations at its upcoming Monday, Feb. 8 drive-thru food drive at the Oliver’s Market parking lot on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa.
