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At Dia de Muertos—Healdsburg’s most colorful event of the year, recognized Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Plaza—Sonoma County residents showed up to remember loved ones with celebration, costumes, mementos, music and marigolds. It was the tenth local anniversary for the Mesoamerican celebration to honor the recently departed, or those who still live in memory. With a Gallery of images...

“The location of the station is central to the planning effort in terms of land use discussions, station area access and circulation, etc. We anticipate resuming the planning process in January,” Planning Director Scott Duiven said.

From 1976: Healdsburg’s Maherajah Waterskis, makers of high performance waterskis, waterski accessories, skateboards and other products in laminated wood, is the subject of a small business profile in the latest issue of “Sonoma Business,” a quarterly magazine.

The vehicles provide the novelty, but Howard Sapper sees the business as another way to participate in the region’s cultural life. He described supporting film, theater, music and local charities through sponsorships and auction donations.

Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," is at the Raven until Nov 8. Macabre and witty, perfect for the Halloween season. Plus more to do this coming week...

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...