Sebastopol Police Logs, Jan. 3-9
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Salmon, Fudge reflect on 2021, set sights on 2022
2021 was a pivotal year in the history of Windsor, seeing the town face issues around political scandals, the need for development, the structure of the town council and its elections and, of course, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 stands to be just as pivotal a year.
Residents, council members call for climate action during Healdsburg goal review
While several of the city council’s adopted 2021-22 fiscal year goals have been delayed due to funding, staffing and emergency response to COVID-19 and drought, the city has accomplished several goals such as completing the Foss Creek pathway extension and collaborating with the county on a regional homeless plan that provides for a north county shelter or navigation center.
Former Healdsburg Police Chief Kevin Burke announces bid for sheriff
Former Healdsburg Police Chief Kevin Burke, who served as the city’s chief of police for a decade, has announced his candidacy today for the Sonoma County Sheriff.
Unboosted: California COVID-19 booster rate falls below 40% in most counties
Hospitals are at capacity. COVID-19 infections are at record highs. Testing lines stretch for hours. Yet even as the omicron variant batters the state, only 38% of vaccinated Californians have gotten a booster shot.
Healdsburg to launch budget simulation tool in an effort to get public input on budget, city finances
The City of Healdsburg is launching a new simulation tool this February that allows residents to create and balance a city budget and submit their concept to the City of Healdsburg.
Body found in Cloverdale field
According to a social media post from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), sheriff's deputies are investigating a report of a body found in a remote area off of Highway 101 in Cloverdale on Friday, Jan. 7.
Chamber donates $6,000 to local charity after Winter Winederland event
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s recent “Winter Winederland” event drove business to downtown shops struggling with construction, omicron and a decrease in tourism. It also raised $6,000 for the Windsor Presbyterian Church’s food bank and clothing closet.
Three prospective candidates in Windsor’s special election as filing deadline approaches
The nomination period to file for candidacy in the Windsor Town Council’s April special election will close Friday with no extension period.
Windsor Year in Review: All about the community
When it comes to hard news, the most fortunate event this year was the one that didn’t happen: there were no wildfires. But with impactful issues of local political organization and the need for development spurring contentious debate, not to mention a pandemic claiming lives while shuttering businesses, it’s important to remember there was a softer side to news in Windsor in 2021.
