Nonprofit to offer free emergency preparedness workshops
In a recent “Community Conversation” on July 15, Corazón Healdsburg announced that it will be offering a series of free online emergency preparedness classes in both English and Spanish with Nuestra Comunidad, a local nonprofit that helps educate folks on emergency and disaster preparedness through public outreach and training.
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
Granddaughter arrested, grandfather cited after altercation with baseball bat in Windsor
A family disturbance in Windsor in which a 17-year-old girl allegedly struck her grandfather with a baseball bat saw both family members facing legal consequences.
Responding to the downturn
Sonoma County Economic Development Board looking for ways to respond to economic uncertainty
Look out for coronavirus-related scams
A Healdsburg city manager office update issued by the city on March 27 offered a warning to residents on the emergence of COVID-19-related scams and fraudulent calls and emails, many offering coronavirus cures, test kits and fraudulent cleaning services.
School board reviews district and LCAP budgets
At the June 12 Healdsburg Unified District School Board meeting district staff went over the preliminary budget for the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) and budget impacts and outlooks for the district’s overall 2019-20 budget. Public hearings were held for the two items; however, there were no comments from the public.
Streets cruise to top in Measure V survey
Healdsburg City Council had its first chance to see what the Measure V survey says during a staff report at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Parents voice problems with school equity
Community members voiced their equity concerns at the Healdsburg Unified School District special town hall meeting Feb. 5.
Meinken seeks council seat
Tim Meinken is seeking a seat on the Healdsburg City Council and will be on the Nov. 6 ballot, alongside two other candidates, Leah Gold and Evelyn Mitchell.
