Peace projects raise signs, concerns at Plaza rally
The signs were stark and direct: Dictator or Democracy—That’s the Choice. Resist, Protest, Impeach. Resist by Any Means Necessary. The Power of the People Is Stronger than the People in Power. Defend Our Country Against Its President. And Orange Lies Matter...
Photo Gallery: Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31
A drive-thru trunk or treat was hosted at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair on Halloween, Oct. 31. Decorated cars set up in a semi-circle at the fairgrounds and masked families drove through so kids could trick or treat in a more COVID-safe manner.
County organizations join forces to accept state’s homelessness challenge
Sonoma County has joined Santa Barbara and San Francisco counties as the second cohort of communities in the state to accept Gov. Gavin Newsom's 100-day challenge to address homelessness. The 100-day challenge seeks to end homelessness for specific targeted populations such as veterans or youth, utilizing the $650 million in homeless emergency aid made available by the governor in fiscal year 2020-21.
Crews aim to hold Walbridge between Sweetwater Springs, Mill Creek
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Three Sonoma County agencies to receive wildfire safety and preparedness grants
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation announced three groups in Sonoma County will receive a total of more than $30,000 as part of the 2019 Wildfire Safety and Preparedness grant program. The program provides funding for fire agencies, firefighters and Community/Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams (CERT/NERT) in Northern California.
Birthday celebration during shelter in place
Happy 88—On April 20, Windsor resident Rudy Hirschnitz turned 88 and despite the shelter in place orders, he was still celebrated—at a distance—by family, friends and the community. Hirschnitz is an Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. “Some family and friends came by, mostly surprise visits. A buddy of his from his Hewlitt-Packard working days showed up, and a contractor he’d worked with for years came,” according to Hirschnitz’ partner Cynthia Gibson who helped arranged the festivities. The big moment though was when the Windsor Fire Department did a “drive-by.” According to Gibson, “(it) was a total surprise. Rudy thought ‘uh oh, someone’s having a heart attack!’ It was a nice respite from indoor isolation.” Hirschnitz lives in Lakewood Village.
