Healdsburg’s median price drop tells half the story
The 18% median price decline doesn’t reflect homes losing value—it reflects a fundamental change in what’s selling. Think of it this way: If luxury car sales collapse while economy car sales boom, the median vehicle price drops even though no individual car became cheaper.
Healdsburg Happenings, Oct. 30-Nov. 7
Photographer and world traveler Andy Katz introduces a gallery of his prints at CraftWork on Wednesday Nov. 5, starting at 5:30pm. With Aperture wine and hors d’oeuvres, $60 for the event, half-price for members and friends of CraftWork, 445 Center St., craftworkhbg.com.
Healdsburg joins in national No Kings protest
It was a sunny Saturday last when up to 2,500 people lined Healdsburg Avenue between the freeway exit and the Mill Street Roundabout, chanting and chatting with one another about the common emergency everyone found themselves in.
From tragedy to farce on local stages
This coming weekend sees three shows hit the floorboards, with another in the wings. From Cloverdale to Windsor, and back to Healdsburg.
Flashback: Aven Theatre opens in 1950, to become the Raven
The new Aven theatre on North Street is nearing completion. Designed by Gale Santocono of San Francisco, the stucco and concrete block building is 73 by 130 feet, with a seating capacity of 738....
Healdsburg Happenings, Oct. 23 – 31
Healdsburg’s annual celebration of Mexico’s All Saints Day is Sunday Oct. 26. Live music, food vendors, a car show and a dance will demonstrate the culture of Dia de Muertos at the Healdsburg Plaza, from noon to 6pm. Note: the location may be changed depending on the weather.
Early morning chase through Healdsburg’s back roads
Story of a high speed chase called off by Healdsburg Police, and the capture of the laid-back suspect 18 hours later.
Healdsburg Fire Station No. 2 opens its doors
Friends and family of firefighters, passersby and the curious converged on the new Healdsburg Fire Department Station No. 2 on Saturday, to take a first look at the now-completed building.
Slump-and-slide at Fitch Mountain repaired
“The North Fitch Mountain community has been our partner every step of the way since 2017,” said Johannes Hoevertsz, director of Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, last week. “Their patience and support have been invaluable, and we’re proud to deliver a safe, reliable road that serves residents, visitors and emergency responders alike.”
Cross country course record falls at Hoot Owl
Hoot Owl is one of the oldest vineyards in Alexander Valley, but for the past seven years it’s been the training and competition course for Healdsburg’s cross country team. Known as the Top of the World for its expansive vineyard views, the 3.1-mile course provides an aerobic hill workout for runners—a challenge not only for Greyhounds but for visiting teams as well.
Arts & Entertainment
Ramble returns to Healdsburg June 6
What began with the Noah and Kelly Dorrance's passion for music and wine has grown into an annual festival that brings people together through a shared commitment to making a difference in the world.
