1976: Sports restored, art and music classes cut
In News from 1976, "The nurse, two music teachers, an art teacher, one history teacher and the adult education teacher are laid off. Cafeteria service is eliminated. Five district paid aide positions are cut, including three for junior high reading programs."
Monte Rio Variety Show distracts the hoi polloi
The Bohemian Grove Club first met in San Francisco in 1872. Its founding was intended to help creatives flourish. Summer camping started in 1878. In 1899 the club purchased 160 acres from M.C. Meeker, but the grounds have now expanded to about 2,700 acres.
Flashback: Farm dog saves frolicking girlsÂ
The Russian River flooded in 1937, inundating the front office and yard at Basalt Gravel Co. This and other events in Healdsburg's history in this week's Flashbacks.
Letters: On speed limits and building accidents
"Healdsburg is lucky to be able to have slow streets for our neighbors to walk and bike safely, while also having the highway nearby for those in a hurry traveling from north to south," writes Ariel Kelley. "I know change can be tough, but at the same time, you only get one life."
SNAPSHOT: ‘Epic’ is the word for the World Cup
For those who haven’t been watching, this year’s World Cup is sizzling hot. Fuego! The Group Stage delivered nonstop fireworks and edge-of-your-seat drama. Insane goals, heroic saves. This is not the boring soccer matches of years past with routine 1-0 victories. It’s pure chaos.
FLASHBACKS: Pipe organs, flag poles and a minibus
125 years ago – July 4, 1901
Pipe Organ for the Presbyterian Church
Geo. J. Jackson, general agent for Kohler & Chase was in town the first of the week. He sold a fine twelve-hundred-dollar Vocalion, which is an improved pipe-organ, to the Presbyterian Church. This...
Don’t forget to read this summer
Healdsburg librarian Jon Haupt says the Friends of the Healdsburg Library is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the library here in Healdsburg. It exists as a community support organization, fundraising and providing donations to further the library’s goals and involvement throughout the community.
Snapshot: Happy Birthday, America
Happy birthday, America. 250 years old on July 4, 2026. There are many commemorations associated with America’s founding and important dates leading to our Declaration of Independence, including:...
Early signs of extreme drought 50 years ago
Fourth of July Will Be Honored in Healdsburg. Partial Program of the Literary Exercises and Events for the Day, and more archival news from the Healdsburg Tribune.
Cuban cigars from the Connecticut Valley?
Havana nights, yes! But Cuban cigars are illegal in the US. Have been since 1962. For a while, 2016-2020, there was an exemption for personal use, but that was revoked. With Cuban cigars outlawed, the next best thing is Antonio Cortada hand-rolling your cigar.
Arts & Entertainment
$20k split 3 ways in Arts for All grants
The recent reveal of Jake Messing’s River Dreams mural at Russian Riverkeeper was one of three projects from the city’s Arts & Culture Commission...






















