Snapshot: The Most Beautiful Car in the World?
Designed by Malcolm Sayer, this automobile is occasionally described as a “mid-engine.” It was the fastest production car of its time. Its top speed was 150 mph. With independent front and rear suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes and an innovative chassis, this sports car showcased advanced technology and styling....
Growth and housing in Windsor
Are there any solutions to our housing problem? It is very hard for me to find solutions when I struggle to define the problem. First we lack housing for those who, because of a multitude of reasons, are unable to keep a roof over their head, be it lack of funds, lack of employment, a job that doesn't pay enough, mental illness, drug addiction, the list goes on.
Commentary: Simple tips to rehydrate and diversify your garden
Welcome 2021 — a new year that comes with new resolutions and reflections on the past year. For many, the past year dramatically changed how we live our lives and where we live it. Those lucky enough to have a garden, lawn or greenspace have found a place for gatherings, play and relaxation. However, a lawn can have unintended environmental consequences, especially in California’s semi-arid climate where it needs frequent watering and provides little biodiversity for native species to thrive.
Anyone for Tai Chi Thursday? Goats optional
Since our grand re-opening in June 2025, the Healdsburg Regional Library has been a bustling center of activity in Healdsburg. Our visitor numbers continue to remain at or above our pre-pandemic numbers, which is exciting given the feeling of lost momentum caused by our...
Country Roads: Just Good News
The usual headlines announce: “Father shoots his children and then himself.” Or, “He is a lying lowlife and the worst person ever.” Or, “California fires are the new norm.” Or, “Lifting bans on drilling proposed for California coast.” (Thank you, Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke). Or, “Build that wall and keep out the M-13s.”
This Week in H’burg: Patience and fortitude
This Week in H’burg is a weekly column featuring photos and fun facts from local photographer Pierre Ratté. Each week we’ll feature a new photo from Ratté along with a fact about the subject matter of the photo.
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.
