Every tenant in one Healdsburg apartment building received an eviction notice. Now, the city is looking at how to protect its renters. The city of Healdsburg stalled on an urgency ordinance that would have required landlords to pay up to 7,000 dollars in relocation fees when evicting residents without just cause or when increasing the …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
A Landslide Threatens Several Homes in Forestville’s Hacienda Neighborhood – March 12, 2019
Not all of the damages from the rainstorm two weeks ago were due to flooding. This makes the recovery effort even more complicated. The sun came out yesterday and local residents enjoyed one of the most beautiful days of winter this year. It’s an important time to remember that many are still struggling to recover …
Newsmaker Interview with Tribal Leader Greg Sarris, Part Two – March 7, 2019
It’s not every writer and professor who gets to help spend tens of millions of dollars to improve his community. Yesterday, we talked with Sonoma State professor Greg Sarris about his newest book. Today, we move on to his role as tribal chairman. There, he helps direct millions of dollars from the Graton Resort and …
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Newsmaker Interview with Greg Sarris, Part One of Two – March 6, 2019
This week brings the paperback release of a story collection from writer and teacher Greg Sarris. You may know Sarris from his other job – Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. KRCB News Director Steve Mencher has a special 2-part interview with Greg Sarris. Today – Sarris the author. Tomorrow, we’ll focus on …
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Emergency Management Director Christopher Godley Speaks to Resident’s Top Recovery Concerns – March 6, 2019
Another atmospheric river hit yesterday, fortunately for us in the North Bay, it was concentrated well to south of us and should not significantly affect the Russian River. Still, residents have their hands full with other concerns. Although the Russian River has receded below flood stage, those affected are still struggling to get their lives …
Sonoma County Residents Search for Assistance to Help with Flood Recovery – March 5, 2019
After the worst flooding since 1995, residents along the Russian River are eager to learn whether they can get help from government at any level. Nineteen hundred homes and 578 businesses were damaged by the Russian River flooding and record rainfall last week. Sonoma County officials estimate the total damages at 155 million dollars. Reporter …