July 2020 Edition
Celebrate Michael Driver
Micheal Drive passed away on Sunday night, February 4th, 2024. Originally born in Newark, New Jersey, Michael moved to Sonoma County in the 1980s. He became a member of the Cloverdale community in 2003. He is known as an amazing father, friend, basketball coach,...
Live Music at La Tequila
The musicians are: Oscar Calderon - Vocals and guitar, Mal Tornay - Percussion/Conga drums, Ubi Whitaker – Bass, Rudy Luehs – Keyboard, and Tony Davids – Trombone.“The Rice & Bean Project” is a group of professional musicians who have individually been playing for...
Leo Giovannetti
October 5, 1945 – February 8, 2024Son of the late A. Joseph and Dina Giovannetti. A 1963 graduate of Cloverdale High. He attended SRJC, Humboldt State and Sonoma state. He spent a 36-year career teaching and coaching at Armijo High School, Fairfield. Survived by wife...
City of Cloverdale ~ March 2024
Updates from the Police, Finance, Public Works, and Planning DepartmentsPolice Department:Under the direction of Chief Parker, the Cloverdale Police Department has undergone significant changes in its personnel and leadership, reflecting its ongoing commitment to...
Celebrate Susan Lewman
Susan Lewman, a.k.a."Grandma Susie", "Sue" or "Curly Sue" passed away peacefully at home in Cloverdale surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024, at 96. Susan was born in Turlock, CA in 1927 and spent most of her life living in the bay area and the valley. Although...
March 2024 Editor’s Note
As I write this, I am sitting on my balcony on the Crown Princess cruising back from Mexico. This is the exact ship that we will be on for the first annual Cloverdale Connect Cruise to Alaska this May. We will sail out of SF under the Golden Gate Bridge on the Crown...
Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza I’ve traveled to Hong Kong & many provinces in China and have always enjoyed the spices & sauces used in many Chinese recipes. This sesame sticky chicken combines sweet & heat - it’s...
Update on City of Cloverdale’s Budget Process- Revenue Sources ~ February 2024
ContinuedAs the City Council and City staff embark on preparation of the City’s budget in early 2024, it is helpful to understand the revenue sources including funds that support the City’s programs, project and activities. Here is an overview of two key sources of...
Celebrate Jude Latchford
September 22, 1943 – January 11, 2024“that is all I want”The last Christmas gift I gave my mom was to promise her that since she was the first one to hold me in her arms when I was born, that I would be holding her when she passed. I cannot describe the smile, but she...
Courtney Jade Davis ~Feb 24
February 6, 1991 – January 5, 2008January 5th marked 16 years that we have been delivering a can of corn to friends and family in Courtney’s memory. We distribute 221-321 cans of Green Giant corn, which was one of Courtney’s favorites. If you did not receive a can...
February 2024 Editor’s Note
It’s February - the LOVE month. I read this recently: “I am grateful for precious friendships in my life. The joy of sharing with others and finding humor in our mutual flaws – that’s friendship. Relationships are precious.” Let’s have this month be about patience...
Vegetable Curry Recipe ~ David Maciel
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza As we embark on 2024 it’s the time of the year when I reflect on my life. Like many I want to knock off a few holiday pounds. I look for recipes that are filling and rich in flavor but low in...
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