Herd immunity? Only two counties are even close
Five months after COVID-19 vaccinations began, only two California counties are close to reaching “herd immunity” while most trail far behind with less than half of their eligible population vaccinated.
Police Log, May 6-12
7:47pm Arson occurred on University Avenue at Powell Avenue. A woman tried to light signs on fire with a lighter, but the signs did not ignite because they were plastic. A second RP indicated that the woman was talking to herself. Officers responded and arrested a 49-YO woman for aggravated arson. She was transported to county jail...
How fire heals forests: a local perspective
Sonoma County Regional Parks is finding new ways to engage with folks during the COVID-19 pandemic, and on May 29 they offered a free webinar on fire ecology, the study of how environments change and adapt after a large wildfire event.
While wildfires leaves burn...
Local nonprofit finds new ways to bring art activities to kids
On June 1, Healdsburg nonprofit Heartizens launched a new virtual summer camp for kids called the “Heartizens Includitude Project,” (HIP) where kids can get art creation kits with supplies to follow along in a series of creative art projects intended to keep kids occupied and engaged in the arts this summer.
New voting system rolled out for 2020
Deva Marie Proto, the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, has been making the rounds of local municipalities to help educate the community about the new voting systems and plans in place for 2020 and beyond.
