Healdsburg comes full circle for Abel De Luna
Sunday, May 18, will mark a significant milestone in Healdsburg history. Abel De Luna, the city’s first Hispanic mayor during his city council term 49 years ago, will return to town, along with farmworkers rights legend Dolores Huerta. The purpose is the renaming of...
‘Creative futures’ maps local arts landscape
Organized by the City’s Arts and Culture Commission in partnership with Healdsburg Unified School District, and hosted by The 222, the 'Inspiring Creative Futures" forum reflected a belief that creativity is not an “extra,” but an essential part of a thriving community.
Healdsburg opens up to Guelaguetza
The beat of pounding feet, the jangle of spurs and the snap of whips marked the dances of Oaxaca in the Healdsburg Plaza last Sunday. The southern Mexican state is home to some 16 cultural groups and two major native languages. Over the centuries an annual gathering to share their common interests grew, becoming known as a Guelaguetza
Healdsburg Happenings, May 29-June 5
The Healdsburg Museum’s new exhibit, “Pomo Weavers Society”, includes baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 4pm, 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org....
Man Jailed After Evading Fitch Mountain Search
A Healdsburg man who evaded law enforcement on Sunday afternoon, March 3, was hiding in the thickets of Fitch Mountain, but he was arrested and jailed on Monday in Santa Rosa.
Songs, spicy food and wine at SIP Healdsburg
Patrick Davis, writer of a number of successful songs for other artists, organizes the SIP series. He founded the SIP series in the Bahamas in 2013; it's their fourth appearance in Healdsburg, now underway.
Holiday Happenings: Dec. 18-27
Isn't this the best Santa photo ever? Last chance for “Breakfast with Santa” is Saturday Dec. 20 at Costeaux French Bakery, with its suitable holiday offerings.
Cloverdale Goes Renegade
When asked about how the idea for a rock ’n’ roll orchestra for all came about, Jason Eckl dove in on the feeling that orchestral performances can be a bit stiff. “My wife is cellist Rebecca Roudman, who is a member of a number of Bay Area orchestras [including both the Oakland East-Bay Symphony and the Santa Rosa Symphony], and this means I’ve been to a lot of orchestra concerts,” he said.
Cops Nab Spray-Paint Vandals in Early AM Response
A spate of graffiti incidents took place in Healdsburg early in the morning of March 1, but before it was over two men were arrested with incriminating evidence that police believe associated them with three such vandalism incidents that same morning.
Healdsburg Happenings, June 19-27
Among this weekend's events is Taste of Sonoma, the long-running annual food and wine celebration from Sonoma County Tourism. It takes over Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Garden on Saturday from noon to 4pm. Over 100 wineries will participate, plus food trucks, a beer garden and more.
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Roots in the community
The proprietors of BloodRoot Wines, Kelly and Noah Dorrance, have been organizing an annual music and wine festival called The Ramble as a fundraiser benefitting GIFFORDS, a national organization dedicated to preventing gun violence.






















