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In Memoriam: Nancy Buckley

February 9, 2024

A San Francisco lady who put down roots in Healdsburg and became a mainstay in the pews at St. John's Church died last month: Nancy Aileen Buckley. She lived to see her 100th birthday. From her obituary: "Nancy was a devout Catholic, and her...

In Memoriam: Henry Wendt, Quivira Winery Founder & Map Collector

May 28, 2024

Henry Wendt, who founded the Quivira winery out West Dry Creek with his wife Holly, passed away last month. Henry was known for his extensive collection of maps, many of which he displayed at his tasting room; in fact, he named winery "Quivira" because...

‘Yoga on Center’ Moving Back to Downtown Healdsburg

July 9, 2024

Healdsburg's only full-time yoga studio, the nearly 20-year-old Yoga on Center, is moving back to the downtown area this summer — two-and-a-half years after the owners say they got kicked out of their original location at 401 Center St. It was a light-filled space overlooking...

Levin & Company Bookstore Owner Is ‘Gravely Ill’

March 11, 2025

If you’ve ever been inside Levin & Company, Healdsburg’s wonderfully creaky bookstore next to the bakery on the Center Street side of the plaza — basically the opposite of formula retail! — you’ve likely run into Aaron Rosewater, who co-owns the store with his mom, Adele...

Back-to-Back Storms Batter Healdsburg

February 19, 2024

We're now three days into these back-to-back President's Day weekend storms, with a day or two left to go of heavy rain, wind and possible thunderstorms. Local rain gauges show we've gotten at least 4 or 5 inches since Friday, with 1 or 2...

Petition Asks for Giant Healdsburg River Park

March 19, 2024

You know that huge chunk of wasteland along the far bank of the Russian River through town, next to Memorial Bridge? For over 75 years, it was home to a sand and gravel mine, run by a company called Syar Industries. Now, all 88...

In Memoriam: Charlotte ‘Shally’ Schultz

January 17, 2024

Healdsburg retiree Charlotte Schultz, who went by Shally, has passed away at age 81. After working for decades as a public-school teacher in SoCal, she and her husband Wally moved to Healdsburg in 2006, according to her obituary. Shally was a big volunteer, reading...

Fourth of July in Healdsburg: Fireworks, Kids Parade, Duck Dash

July 1, 2024

Here’s the plan for the Fourth of July fireworks show in town next Thursday, courtesy of Healdsburg City Manager Jeff Kay: “This year's display promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before! To ensure everyone's safety, viewing at the High School sports fields will be unavailable....

Dogs Rescued From Russian River in Healdsburg

March 19, 2024

During the stormy winter weather earlier this month — on Saturday, March 9, in Healdsburg — two dogs reportedly had to be rescued from the Russian River's swift waters by a crew from North Bay Animal Services, a nonprofit shelter down in Petaluma. "Rascal and...

In Memoriam: Latisha “Tish” Vasquez

June 1, 2024

This is a heavy one. Healdsburg High graduate Latisha "Tish" Vasquez, who was born and raised in Cloverdale and Healdsburg but had been living in Oregon recently, just took her own life at age 26, according to family friend Brenda Norberg. She was "loved...

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