Picture book tackles courage in the face of danger
Cloverdalian’s debut book was released in December
Police ramp up traffic enforcement
On Aug. 29 the city announced on their Facebook page that the Healdsburg Police Department will be conducting additional traffic enforcement this month in certain areas of town after receiving requests and community concern about traffic violations.
Sebastopol Rotary seeks swim class volunteers
The sounds of summer will soon be coming from the direction of Ives Pool, where the Sebastopol Rotary Club will again be teaching local 7 year olds how to swim.
Healdsburg Forever doles out grant funds to 13 local nonprofits
Healdsburg Forever has delivered its largest grant yet — $445,000 in community impact funds were recently divided out to 13 local nonprofits. The grants were awarded across six impact areas prioritizing food insecurity, health care, housing, senior services, youth/education and support of Latinx communities.
Cloverdale council to hold application process to fill vacancy
The Cloverdale City Council unanimously decided to have a recent council vacancy filled via a public application process, foregoing a special election that the city said would cost between $16,000 and $26,500. The council seat belonged to former council member Jason Turner, who stepped down from his post on May 4 following a professional opportunity.
Supporting survivors of sexual violence
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in Sonoma County the topic was front page news for all the wrong reasons. Various local government agencies adopted resolutions affirming their support for survivors and increased awareness. But the positive proclamations were blunted by breaking news where the current town of Windsor mayor and a recent Sebastopol mayor were accused of multiple sexual assaults. One was arrested and booked into jail and the other incident has torn the town of Windsor into bitter and upsetting divides. Hundreds of past sexual assault victims have had to relive their horrors and pains through days other communities might have been celebrating positive educational and awareness programs and events.
Photos: Easter Egg Hunt
In a matter of minutes the crowd of kids snatched up thousands of eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt at Healdsburg Elementary School Fitch Mountain campus on April 20. The event is organized by the Healdsburg Rotary Club Noon.
Routine traffic stops ends in vehicle pursuit
Suspect was arrested for evading, possession of ammunition
