English learning program showing strong results
After two years of participating in an intensive English language program known as Accelerated English (AE) in Healdsburg’s schools, English Learners are showing remarkable progress in language proficiency.
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 22, 2020
Editor's note: This letter was written to Santa on Dec. 16, 2019 and was sent in to the Reveille. The writer, Cooper, wrote it at nine years old when he was in third grade.
California sets June 15 goal for full reopening
As the pace of vaccination picks up, California state officials today announced the date they plan to fully reopen the state’s economy: June 15. Â
Occidental Community Choir perseveres to present virtual winter concert
The Occidental Community Choir’s first virtual concert in its 42 years swelling west county with music was an undertaking for everyone involved, led by program director Crystal McDougall-Purdy and music director Gage Purdy, who digitally mastered the pre-recorded show.
Income, language, other barriers add to kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children
Unequal access to resources in Sonoma County plays a key role in the kindergarten readiness gap between white and Latinx children uncovered by a local study by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program.
Sun and Steelhead
Piscine pals — Sunny but breezy weather drew the crowds for the 12th annual Steelhead Festival at Lake Sonoma. As usual, junior fishing and archery were standing room only events, with lines forming almost immediately. There were music and food trucks, as well as educational exhibits about the state of the Steelhead and other native species.











