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🌱 State orders Kenwood school district to address harassment failures

Kenwood, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Kenwood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • State orders Kenwood school district to address harassment failures
  • What's planned for Kenwood's fire station expansion
  • Remembering Daren Bellach, Kenwood's longtime firefighter and former chief

Also on today's calendar: Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fallen horse say? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Downpours in the afternoon, temps: high: 57, low: 43.
  • Monday: A.M. showers; variable clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Faults Kenwood Elementary District Over Handling of Student Harassment (ksro.com) — Kenwood Elementary School District must offer therapy to two sisters and train staff after state officials found it mishandled harassment complaints. The November 2 ruling found that Superintendent and Principal Nate Myers investigated despite a conflict of interest and failed to interview the victims. Staff training is due January 15, 2027.
   

• Kenwood Fire Station Could Get Major Expansion (patch.com) — Kenwood's fire station would gain drive-through vehicle bays and upgraded firefighter quarters under a proposed 3,630-square-foot expansion. County planning staff recommended approval of the Highway 12 project, which would accommodate additional staffing following fire-service consolidation. The station would remain operational during construction.
   

• ‘We'll take it from here, Chief': Sonoma County honors former Kenwood Fire Chief Daren Bellach (sonomanews.com) — More than 1,000 people gathered in Santa Rosa to remember Daren Bellach, Kenwood's final fire chief before consolidation, who died of cancer at 55. Family and fellow firefighters recalled his mentorship, wildfire leadership and work strengthening Kenwood's emergency services, alongside the everyday kindness he showed neighbors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Recipes to Remember: A Zine-Making Workshop for Adults.
    Saturday, November 21, from 10:30am–12:30pm at Rincon Valley Library. In this hands-on workshop, you'll make your own zine centered on a favorite… (Nextdoor )
  • Bedazzle This!
    For Teens Grades 7-12. Bring something to bedazzle! A book? Your phone case? Anything goes. Or, bedazzle a tote bag provided by the library! Rincon… (Nextdoor )
  • Santa Rosa City Schools posted a job opening for Student Safety Advisor at Ridgway High School (Temporary 1.00 FTE- 8 hours/day) #4891 in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
  • Troon posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Santa Rosa

  • Machete Attack In Local Public Park Ends In 17 Stitches, Arrest: Santa Rosa Police (patch.com)
  • At this Santa Rosa brewery, art comes from a vending machine (pressdemocrat.com)
  • California Airport Faces $170K Fine Over Safety Violations (avweb.com)

Ok Kenwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the fallen horse say?" — I can’t giddy up… (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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