Police Log, Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
BUST On Feb. 12, Healdsburg Police performed a welfare check on an elementary school child who was not picked up after school at the bus stop. Police had been contacted on the advice of a family member about possible drug use by the mother. During the welfare check they located several ounces of suspected methamphetamines, marijuana, and a scale in the mother’s vehicle outside the residence. During the booking process of the suspect, a 33-year old woman, it was discovered that she was in possession of additional items of contraband concealed in her bra, including drugs, paraphernalia, and over $1,000 in US and Mexican currency.
New Cal Fire Maps Show Increased Risk in Healdsburg
Last Monday, state fire officials updated a set of public “fire hazard severity zone” maps for our area that have reportedly been in place for more than 15 years. And a whole lot more Healdsburg land is showing up in the bright-orange and red zones this time...
Could these bills help California build more affordable housing?
California housing is crowded, expensive and difficult to find, but if a package of bills proposed by prominent Senate Democrats becomes law, some cities could look very different a decade from now.
Council reviewing city emergency plan, budget goals
The Cloverdale City Council meeting slated for this Wednesday, March 10 has a small agenda that packs a heavy punch. The council will be discussing its draft budget goal statements, reviewing the city’s new emergency operations plan and considering a resolution that defines the Cherry Creek Affordable Housing project as a priority for the council and authorizes the city to submit an application for a community development block grant for the project.
COVID-19 cases declining in Sonoma County while vaccine supply remains low
Sonoma County health officials presented new vaccine figures and other local COVID-19 data during a Feb. 3 online community briefing and Q&A with Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase that otherwise primarily focused on equity in the vaccine rollout plan.
County chosen to help pilot vaccination program
Days after discussing its plight with getting more COVID-19 vaccinations into the arms of residents, Sonoma County announced that it has been selected to take part in a pilot vaccination program through OptumServe. The county is one of four that will take part in the clinic pilot program.
