Did the pandemic create more income inequality in California?
Recessions in California tend to widen the gap between rich and poor. The sharp pandemic downturn of 2020 followed this pattern with low-income workers suffering the most. But unprecedented government relief kept millions from falling into poverty, and demand for labor boosted wages when businesses reopened.
Goodwill ambassador of Healdsburg also one of its first black residents
Smith Robinson Gymnasium named in his honor
Opinion: State Needs to Approve Climate Bond Measure
The State Legislature is currently considering two bills that would place the bond measure on the ballot. Should it pass, the bond would represent the largest voter-approved climate investment in U.S. history, with at least 40% of the funds directed toward the most vulnerable communities....
Healdsburg Rotary crab feast
All three rooms of Healdsburg's Villa Chanticleer were full of plastic bibbed folks picking, dipping and devouring the season's first Dungeness crabs at the 40th annual Rotary Club of Healdsburg's Crab Feast, held Saturday, Dec. 14.
Healdsburg man convicted for assaulting police officers
A Healdsburg man was found guilty on all charges on March 20 on a four-count misdemeanor complaint stemming from an incident on Dec. 30, 2016. David Robert Brewer, 36, was sentenced Monday by Judge Julie Conger after a jury found Brewer guilty of two counts of battery on a peace officer, resisting a peace officer and battery.
Sebastopol Police Logs, September 6-12
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Summer school ends with sharing knowledge
Two weeks ago, Healdsburg Junior High held a summer school showcase for students and parents.
