Californians ask: Where are our coronavirus vaccines?
With Californians growing desperate to protect themselves from COVID-19 and put the pandemic behind them, many want to know: where are their vaccines?
A look at both sides of Measure B, a TOT tax for west county
Measure B proposes taxing overnight tourists to fund emergency services and schools
No school waivers for the foreseeable future
Case count too high, potential to consider in distance learning through December
County fires remain a regional priority
With fires throughout the state, the Walbridge and Meyers fires are a priority for the CalFire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, but resources are slim
More details becoming clear for school reopening
At a pair of webinars July 22 and 23, the Sonoma County Office of education presented the latest information and rulings about schools reopening. The first was presented with a focus on information for families, the second was more focused on administrators and school officials.
Guerneville chef publishes new book on cooking while sheltering in place
Michael Volpatt, the chef-owner of Big Bottom Market in Guerneville, has released a new book, “Cooking In Place: 50 Days, Stories, and 70+ Recipes to Keep You Sane in Challenging Times.”
County Coronavirus Town Hall from March 17
The latest updates on the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, are filled with tough news for local communities and businesses, but was made with the intention of “flattening the curve,” the new buzzword. Sonoma County is now under a mandatory order from the county health officer to shelter in place for the next three weeks.
High School District adopts Microcollege, a new college readiness program
At its board meeting on Jan. 19, the board of the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) approved an intriguing new program called Microcollege, which helps high school seniors with marginal grades prepare for college.