The directors will be meeting on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Location: Home of Judge Don King. Announcement by director Penelope La Montagne.
Watch Sonoma County – Your Sonoma County Politics Site.
The state is implementing a fire fee for rural homes in state responsible areas. The article is a guest opinion from Randy Collins, former fire chief for Healdsburg.
The Fitch Mountain Association’s annual meeting will be held at the picnic area at Villa Chanticleer on Sunday July 10 at 1:00. (Please come earlier if possible, for sign-in, membership renewals, etc.)
The potluck assignments are:
Last Name A-F–Veggies or Green Salad
G-L–Fruit or fruit salad
M-R–Pasta or casserole
S-Z–Salsa, chips, or nuts.
And please r.s.v.p. to Laura at ann-and-laura@comcast.net by July 7th as to whether you want a meat burger or a veggie one.
Hope you can come! Ellen
The CHP reported towing several cars over the July 4th weekend. In addition there were 58 citations issued in the Fitch Mountain area. Keeping the road passable for emergency vehicles is appreciated by all who live on Fitch Mountain Road.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2011
Increased Enforcement Over the Holiday Weekend
Fourth of July weekend is a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) for the CHP. All available officers will patrol the roadways during the MEP, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1 and extends until midnight on Sunday, July 4.
“Plan ahead and allow extra time for travel on busy roads, buckle up before you head out, and don’t speed,” reminded CHP Captain Greg Tracey, commander of the Santa Rosa Area office. “And if you will be drinking, remember to designate a sober driver.”
In addition to speeders and those who fail to buckle up, officers will be providing extra patrols to areas that typically see increased parking and alcohol related violations near the Russian River. The areas of Fitch Mtn. Rd. in Healdsburg, and beaches between Forestville and Guerneville will be a focus. Vehicles parked in “No Parking” zones will be ticketed and towed. Illegally parked cars create a dangerous situation where emergency vehicles can not get through. This past Memorial Day weekend in the Fitch Mtn. area, the CHP, along with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s department, towed and cited several vehicles, and cited or arrested over 20 people for alcohol related violations.
In 2010 there were 29 arrests by the CHP in the Santa Rosa area, 26 of them for DUI. “We want people to think safety whenever they get behind the wheel this summer. Common sense and courtesy will go a long way toward achieving that goal, but if a driver chooses to ignore our suggestions, we’ll be there to remind them,” said Capt. Tracey.
CAL FIRE is warning the public of the state’s zero tolerance regarding the use or sale of illegal fireworks. CAL FIRE is working closely with local law enforcement and firefighting agencies to seize illegal fireworks and prosecute those found in possession of them.
http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_4thOfJuly.php
Camp Rose hosted a neighborhood watch meeting last night in preparation for the 4th of July holiday.
CHP rep. Jon Sloat stated there are upcoming press releases to announce coverage for the holiday. Our area is on the list to be targeted for patrolling. .
The sheriff’s department will have three officers on duty during the day shift. They, too, will cover this area when there are not more urgent calls throughout their vast assignment area.
Cars blocking the road will be ticketed and towed. Call 565-2121 to report violators. As always report emergencies to 911.
In a day of declining budgets and personnel loss they are doing the best they can.
