Healdsburg Parks Foundation launches first legacy bench project
There’s a new nonprofit in town, the Healdsburg Parks Foundation, which aims to provide an outlet for residents to donate to the community’s public parks and raise funds for the maintenance of parks by offering park bench legacy projects.
Star assessment shows improvement in math for elementary schools
HES and charter school to introduce new learning initiatives
Transient Occupancy Tax revenue can fix our roads
Last November Save Our Sonoma Roads supported Measure L, which increased the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in unincorporated Sonoma County from 9 percent to 12 percent. It is estimated to increase annual revenue by $5 million. The ballot question explained that the purpose of the tax increase was “to address the impacts of tourists by investing in roads, emergency response,” and other tourism-related impacts. Over 68 percent of county voters approved the measure.
New façade honors building’s history
Downtown building the subject of renovation that combines old and new aspects
Sunshine on the horizon for second weekend of Art at the Source
West County artists are hoping for sunshine as Art at the Source
Small growers find it challenging to step out of the dark
It’s no secret that people in Sonoma County were growing cannabis before the January 1 legalization took place. Now, those who want to cultivate for profit can do so legally, but for most cannabis growers, coming out into the light can be a risky move.
Tourism improvement district grants are being accepted
Applications for the District Development Grant Program are now being accepted until Monday, July 1.
