Huffman holding town hall about Capitol riots
Tomorrow, Congressman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, is holding a town hall to discuss the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Huffman will be on various social platforms to answer questions and provide a report on the insurrection that occurred at the Capitol. The town hall will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Public sessions on Local Coastal Plan begin on Oct. 26
Sonoma County’s Pacific coastline is a mostly public and pristine landscape of bluffs, beaches, redwood forests and a sprinkling of small settlements at Bodega Bay, Jenner, Timber Cove, Fort Ross, Stewart’s Point and Sea Ranch. This preservation of open space and free public access did not happen by accident. It took nearly a decade of local citizen action to stave off development forces and future negative impacts.
$28 Million Grant to SMART Closes Funding Gap
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit announced last week it had received a $28 million grant through the Federal Railroad Administration that will be allotted to build out the rail system from Windsor to Healdsburg, a 5.5-mile extension that brings the regional commuter rail system...
North county’s homeless outreach efforts has new leader
Margaret Sluyk is new director at Reach For Home
Sewage fixes to prevent RV park evictions
Alternative solution found after tenants were told to vacate while park puts in code-compliant sewage systems
Q&A with city council candidate Melanie Bagby
Five candidates are vying for a spot on the Cloverdale City Council this year. Two seats, currently held by Melanie Bagby and Mary Ann Brigham, are up for election in November. In the coming days, we’re going to feature Q&As with the council candidates — Bagby, Brigham, Jenny Candelaria-Orr, Nicole Garcia-Hinchliffe and Todd Lands.
COVID advisory panel rejects higher vaccine priority for disabled Californians and those with chronic conditions
An influential group of California health experts is holding fast for now to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to make age the primary criteria for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The decision announced today dismayed advocates who hoped the group would recommend moving disabled people and those with chronic medical conditions to the front of the line alongside those age 65 and older.
Major cuts loom for city’s community services department
If approved, budget cuts could affect rec programs, park maintenance, arts and culture events
SRJC’s student newspaper wins top honors in statewide competition
First place winners in California, the Oak Leaf is now poised to advance to nationals
