California’s ancient ‘asbestos’ forests no longer seem immune
In the annals of California’s wildfire history, so much is happening now that seems unfathomable: The number and size of this year’s fires — and their maddeningly erratic behaviors — have created the worst season in the state’s modern history. Nearly 4 million acres have already burned, killing 26 people.
Special challenges of special education students under quarantine
The sudden shift to remote learning has pushed Sonoma County’s 40 school districts into unchartered territory, testing already-strained resources. For its nearly 400 special education students, the transition has been especially tough, and the stakes could not be higher, as districts plan for summer and fall sessions.
Monte Rio, Villa Grande wastewater treatment study secures funding
Sonoma County secured $500,000 in state grant money mid-April to fund a study exploring alternative wastewater disposal options for the Monte Rio and Villa Grande communities along the lower Russian River, according to an April 19 press release from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Despite new guidelines from governor, school opening remains out of reach
In a letter released on Jan. 8, Windsor Unified School District Superintendent Jeremy Decker addressed the newly released guidelines for school reopening released by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Food for Fines launches this week
The Sonoma County Library is once again partnering with local food banks to help our communities this holiday season. The annual Food for Fines program allows library patrons to return overdue library materials and “pay off” their fines by donating food to those in need.
Living Christmas trees bring new life to homes in the fire zone
Nurseries throughout Sonoma County are participating in the “Gifting a Tree” program, which, after Christmas, takes back living Christmas trees and gives them to people who are rebuilding their lives — and their landscaping — in the fire zones of Sonoma and Lake County.
Cerri open house, March 27
The city of Healdsburg will hold an open house to discuss the schematic design for the Cerri Site (Purity Building) on Monday, March 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
