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On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:18pm A pretrial compliance search was done on Grove Street. A 24-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for contempt of court and possession of brass knuckles.

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.

Including at least one musical per season has been a constant in Steven David Martin’s tenure with the Raven Players, which began 13 years ago—an auspicious anniversary when one is talking about a play like this one. “Of course, I scheduled it at Halloween because of its bloody nature and high body count,” Martin told The Tribune.

A year ago, buying a home in Healdsburg for under $1 million meant moving fast and bidding hard. This fall, buyers can take their time. That is the biggest change Realtor David Hargreaves sees in the third-quarter numbers. For the teachers, winemakers, nurses and young families who want to live in the town they work in, it may be the best opening in years.

Book clubs at the library provide a special opportunity to try out a new book and also a chance to check in with other readers and talk over some of the things that come up while one is reading. Three active groups are meeting at the library at the moment...

"I’m sure you share the surprise and chagrin of many of our neighbors that SMART has reopened the discussion of the location of the station. I reviewed their materials and it appears that they are engaging in whatever political machinations are necessary to back into a justification for the Vine Street station..."

The Healdsburg City Council met for over five hours on Monday evening, Oct. 12, at City Hall. Among other topics the council discussed the future of the July 4 fireworks show and staffing for the new Fire Station No. 2.

It’s called the Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade (get it?) and both pets and their people look forward to this annual free event designed to generate good times and donations to the Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry. Plus more goings-on this weekend and next week...

Returning for its 10th year is Dia de Muertos, the Mexican folk holiday that has found a new home north of the border since 2016. Dia de Muertos was first recognized locally to mark Corazón’s inaugural community event, where it introduced the newly established organization to Healdsburg.

The emphasis is not on calling attention to Trump’s extreme policies and action, such as voter suppression and mass deportations, but rather a much simpler message with potentially greater effect: Get out and vote.