🌱 Sonoma County Pilot Income Program + COVID-19 Boosters On Hold

Good morning, Healdsburg! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. Simone will be back to catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and hot. High: 97 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Healdsburg today:

1. Sonoma County has launched a new pilot program that will provide guaranteed income to 305 low-income families. The County has teamed up with Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and a coalition of community groups to launch the Pathway to Income Equity program. 305 families will be provided a guaranteed minimum income of $500 a month while the county studies the program's impacts on reducing poverty and promoting economic stability and mobility. Applications are being accepted now through midnight on Oct. 31. (Sonoma Valley Sun)
2. Due to the approval of an updated booster, the administration of COVID-19 booster shots is temporarily on hold in Sonoma County. On Wednesday, the California Department of Public Health advised providers to stop administering the original boosters after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the new booster formula for people 12 and older and removed the authorization for the original vaccine for booster doses for the same age range. The county expects to receive the new vaccine starting next week after the boosters obtain all regulatory approvals. (Sonoma County)
3. The City of Healdsburg is looking for volunteers for its Foss Creek Clean-Up! The clean-up event, which takes place at the Healdsburg Community Center on Sep. 24 at 8:30 a.m., provides an opportunity for residents to participate in the maintenance and protection of waterways by removing trash and debris from Foss Creek. Volunteers will be treated to breakfast and lunch. To sign up for the event, contact Ben Kageyama at bkageyama@healdsburg.gov. (Healdsburg.gov)

This weekend in Healdsburg:

Saturday, Sep. 3

• Outdoor Yoga Above The River At Wildhaven Sonoma (10:00 AM)
• Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market At West Plaza Park (8:30 AM)
• Read To A Dog At Healdsburg Regional Library (11:00 AM)
• Music On The Piazza At Bacchus Landing (12:00 PM)
• Barb Raboy Trio At Spicy Vines Winery (3:00 PM)

Sunday, Sep. 4

• Barrel Tasting Experience At Blanchard Family Wines (11:00 AM)
• Sip & Savor Sundays At Bacchus Landing (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The votes are in for the Virtual Open Mic 2022 winners! The Sonoma County Library congratulates all its participants for sharing their talents with the community. Enjoy these top performances, including Jeremy Lipsin's “Love Wins in Windsor” for the Adult category and Gabriel P.’s “Mad World” cover for the Youth category! (Sonoma County Library via Facebook)
• Thursday, Sep. 1, marked one year since Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Travelstead died in the line of duty. The Sonoma Sheriff’s Office lowered its flag to half-staff on Thursday to honor his sacrifice. (Sonoma Sheriff via Facebook)
• The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has released the full, unedited body camera footage from a Jul. 29 deputy-involved shooting. According to the agency, the video has been redacted to comply with California privacy laws. To view the footage, click here. Viewer discretion is advised. (Sonoma Sheriff via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! It's been a pleasure to cover the Healdsburg Daily during Simone's time off. See you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.