High schools plan pandemic-proof graduations
How do you hold a mass event like a graduation at a time when mass events are forbidden? Very, very carefully, it turns out.
Car chase ends in death in custody
A Petaluma man, David Glen Ward, 52, was driving through west county in his own car in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 27, when he was mistaken for a carjacker and died after a struggle with Sonoma County sheriffs and Sebastopol police.
Thurmond sits down with the superintendents, part two
State leader discusses the roles schools play in disasters and as mental health caretakers
SLIDESHOW: Episcopal church builds large labyrinth
St. Stephen’s Episcopal’s new labyrinth is open to people of all faiths
Dining Out for Life: Dec. 1 fundraiser supports local AIDS food bank
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Windsor Thanks gives help to budding firefighters
In the wake of the heroic battle to save Windsor during 2019’s Kincade Fire, local Denise Dixon launched a scholarship fund and eventual nonprofit to help fund potential firefighters in training at the Santa Rosa Junior College.
Special board meeting for WUSD to handle COVID-related housekeeping
A special board meeting of the Windsor Unified School District Board of trustees has been called for July 27 to deal with a few housekeeping items amongst the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peaceful Protest
Enough—On June 1 and 2, protesters gathered on the Town Green between 3 and 6 p.m. to demand equity and action in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of white police officers. While social media posts and activity in Santa Rosa prompted some local fears, the group that gathered on the Green was peaceful and supportive, chanting and inciting passing cars to honk in support. Mayor Dominic Foppoli, vice mayor Esther Lemus and councilmember Deb Fudge joined with protestors to show their support and solidarity. Photos Heather Bailey and Lorene Romero
