What to pack when preparing a go bag
With many zones (see the county’s evacuation order and warning map here: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/current-socoalerts/) in north county under an evacuation warning and some under an evacuation order, now is a good time to assess what you have packed in your go bag, as well as what you can do to harden your home.
More details becoming clear for school reopening
At a pair of webinars July 22 and 23, the Sonoma County Office of education presented the latest information and rulings about schools reopening. The first was presented with a focus on information for families, the second was more focused on administrators and school officials.
Beyond the Joe Rodota Trail: SoCo Acts of Kindness keeps giving
On Friday, Jan. 31, the county cleared the homeless encampment on the Joe Rodota Trail. Sixty homeless campers went to a “sanctioned encampment” at Los Guilicos. Some accepted beds in local shelters. More than 100 people either refused what the county had offered or were somehow missed by county officials, but, under threat of arrest, they left the trail anyway, pitching their tents elsewhere around the county.
Days of remembrance on Memorial weekend in Sebastopol
Sebastopol was decked out in red, white and blue on Memorial Day
Building heights and water woes at Windsor Town Council meeting
The May 5 meeting of the Windsor Town Council was fairly quick by normal standards, but it covered a few substantial issues.
First week of school sees multiple COVID cases for WUSD
Students in the Windsor Unified School District (WUSD) returned to in-person hybrid learning on April 5, but with not even a week back in school, multiple COVID cases have popped up, prompting the activation of the district’s COVID response team, and sending some staff and students back into distance learning.
Desk giveaway brings together seniors, students and at-home studying
On March 13, 26 lucky students in the Windsor Unified School District took home a brand new desk to help them with their at-home learning. The desks were made by local woodworkers and were being donated free of charge to Windsor students in need. The giveaway took place at the Windsor High School loop, socially distanced for safety. Students in grades K through 12 were eligible.
Workshops on the Old Redwood Highway Corridor Enhancement coming for residents
Opinions sought for alterations to the main artery of Windsor
Winning lights
The town of Windsor sponsored a home decorating contest this year as part of its virtual holiday activities, and on Dec. 17 they announced that after careful deliberation, there was a four-way tie for first place. The winners were 932 Robbie Way, 530 Quince Street, 9511 Lazy Creek Drive and 322 Alexis Street.
