More distance learning becomes a way of life for schools this year Volunteers needed at CRPUSD Much needed help on the way for students A great use of recycled plastic bottles RP man sentenced to 33 years in state prison Call to Action in Rohnert Park Progressive agenda Embezzlement When it rains – it pours! Local band, King Street Giants, to release new album Doorbell ditch.... Mayor Callinan issues an apology Budget, enforcement and bonds Rohnert Park breaks ground on new fire station Wildfire season – Are you ready? Sonoma County reverses routes Alternative care site at SSU dismantled Dr. Perez takes charge as CRPUSD Superintendent Results of Cotati resident survey revealed RP Man receives life sentence for child molestation

• 

  Amber Balakian of Balakian Farms in Reedley California serves Mike Connell as both practice COVID-19 protocols at the Cotati Farmers Market, which is now on Wednesdays. Photo by Robert Grant

July 24, 2020

Amber Balakian grew up on the farm located in Reedley about 200 miles to the east of us and often  frequented markets with her parent and grandparents. She graduated from USSD with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management. Amber is the fourth generation farmer and creator of the Organic Blended Heirloom Tomatoes. When Amber is not farming, she teaches entrepreneurship at Fresno City College and developing new food products for the farm. For fun she likes to travel, go to the beach and watch movies with friends and spend time with family.

The Wed. evening Cotati Farmer’s Market is observing the distancing and follows the protocol for the Covid 19 indicator. Since July 20 the California Department of Public Health announced that the positive and hospitalization rates are trending upward.

A total of 33 counties are required to close indoor operations for certain sectors on the July 13 order to slow community transmission. When visiting the Cotati Farmer’s Market, please wear face coverings and keep the six foot distancing at all times.

Robert Grant