Proposition 20: Crackdown on crime
As part of its statewide election coverage, CalMatters has given Sonoma West Publishers permission to use its explainers of state propositions. Scroll through the module below to learn about Proposition 20.Â
California’s big reopening: What changes — and what doesn’t — on June 15?
California’s grand reopening day is almost here, but it comes with a few asterisks.Â
Despite creeping case numbers, county poised to hit orange tier this week
It was mostly good news this week in the county’s April 5 COVID-19 briefing: vaccination allocations are about to increase, and the county is poised to slip into the orange tier. However, there are still a few points of concern going forward, primarily the slight rise in case rates for the first time in weeks.
Food bank to hold emergency food distribution event in Guerneville
In an effort to help those affected by the Walbridge Fire, the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) will be holding an emergency food distribution event at the Guerneville School on Monday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Russian River dam inflated early due to February drought
Due to a dry February and warm temperatures, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) today began the process of inflating its rubber dam located in the Russian River near Forestville. The rubber dam is a critical component of the Russian River water supply system that provides naturally filtered drinking water to more than 600,000 residents in portions of Sonoma and Marin counties.
Green Mary rents tableware to eco-minded party planners
Green Mary wants you to check out her dishes. After all, they’re from a library.
Budget picture rosier, construction projects on track for WUSD
In a year with a lot of bad financial news, the budget picture for the Windsor Unified School District has only gotten better, with the district moving from significant losses in earlier budget incarnations, to now a healthy reserve and budget surplus.
Candidates forum brings ideas to the forefront, part one
Editor’s note: In order to keep this story from being too long, each candidates responses will be presented separately, in alphabetical order.