California students in richer areas far more likely to be back in classrooms
School districts in California’s richest neighborhoods are far more likely to offer in-person instruction than those serving its poorest, though the state as a whole remains behind the rest of the country in bringing students back inside physical classrooms, according to a CalMatters analysis of state data.
Welcome gifts
Last week, Jefferson Elementary students got a surprise gift, courtesy of Parkside Christian Chapel. After receiving a donation of Bombas socks, Parkside donated a pair of socks to every student at Jefferson, along with a Rice Krispie Treat and Nutri-Grain bar. Students trickled in to Jefferson last week to pick up individual wrapped packages with socks and snacks.
Responding to the downturn
Sonoma County Economic Development Board looking for ways to respond to economic uncertainty
Reynoza has a strong lead in Windsor Town Council race
In the midst of a tumultuous few weeks in Windsor, town residents headed to the polls this week to vote in a special election for a Windsor town council seat left vacant in November. It appears the fourth time is the charm for Rosa Reynoza, as early returns show her with a strong lead in initial tallies.
Businesses adopt survival tactics during downtown construction
To restless commuters, Healdsburg Avenue’s improvements promise an end to long backups at traffic lights. It is nearly impossible to work, live or travel into town without confronting the buildup of the single five-way intersection of Mill, Vine and Healdsburg Avenue. With construction starting last week, an upgrade to city infrastructure is past due.
Plaza protest
NOT ABOVE THE LAW — On Dec. 17, more than 300 people from Healdsburg and beyond gathered in the Healdsburg Plaza to voice support for the presidential impeachment inquiry.Â
WSCUHSD board to reconsider parcel tax, discuss TOT and potential consolidation
The West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) will host a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 to reconsider putting a parcel tax measure on the ballot in March and discuss the transient occupancy tax measure put forth by the county, according to the Nov. 23 agenda.
Healdsburg Police and Sheriff’s Department Logs, Sept. 25-Oct. 1
The following are excerpted from the Healdsburg Police Department daily log and Sonoma County Sheriff Department log entries for the Healdsburg area.
