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October 26, 2026

Letters to the Editor – 6-30-16

Saini appreciation

Healdsburg Letters to the Editor, Nov. 22

The following letters are from third grade students in Ms. Colleen Flores’ class at Alexander Valley School. Their assignment was to write about what they are thankful for and tell why.

Humane Society of Sonoma County – Healdsburg Activity Log May 13 – May 19

Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the slideshow (above) of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Sonoma Humane Society, Healdsburg Center.

Community Corner

Ongoing through June 14 – Healdsburg Center for the Arts Call for Artists for “Pairings: Collaborative Works by Two or More Artists.” 431-1970. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.org.

Journalists and the vote

It is now post-Nov. 3 and we are witnessing what it will take to complete a free, fair and secure election. Most headlines and attention will be focused on the acrimonious presidential contest and we will under-appreciate how much of the rest of the voting is happening without rancor, dispute or distrust.

Windsor Democratic Club: Building On 2018, Larry Martin

In a detailed, data-driven presentation, Larry Martin, the chair of Indivisible Sonoma County’s Out of District committee, demonstrated the importance of voter turn-out in electing Democratic candidates in close elections. The presentation was at the Windsor Democratic club’s regularly scheduled meeting of Feb. 28.

Commentary: Hugs

When I sit down to write my column, I draw on experiences in my life and hope they connect with you as a reader. I describe my writings as Erma Bombeck-like, a humor/slice-of-life commentary (and then have to explain who Erma Bombeck was to anyone younger than myself), but I hope you have felt that I am honest and as open as privacy allows.

Commentary: 2019, a year of action: The outgoing mayor reflects on his time in office

Wow, what a year! As things wind down and we are enjoying the holidays, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the actions we took as a council this year.

Snapshot: Harvest Time in Sonoma

Despite climate and global warming concerns, this summer in Sonoma County was relatively cool if measured by the late onset of grape harvests.
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Arts & Entertainment

Multicultural Center takes shape at Abel de Luna

Bursts of color explode from every corner and every angle of the newly repainted Abel de Luna Community Center on the north side of town. Fuchsia, sunflower, marigold, plum and chrysanthemum abut and juxtapose with one another on the many outside walls and columns, as two muralists work on their own visions of Healdsburg.