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A howlingly angry attack on the politicians who spitefully whistle their way past the graveyard as they find new ways to destroy the climate, individual freedoms and humanity as a whole...

This from 1901: "It is everywhere conceded that Sonoma is one of the very best counties in the State, and there is no questioning the fact that the very best part of Sonoma county lies north of Windsor. In climate, in richness of soil, in horticulture and in viticulture, the Russian River Valley equals, if it does not surpass, any other section of the State."

Bluegrass jam on Friday from Electric Tumbleweed ($15), reggae on Saturday with Sol Horizon ($20) at the Elephant in the Room. Plus more events coming up this week...

From now until Oct. 24, hand-crafted scarecrows are decorating the Plaza, each telling a story of humor, love and support for a particular local nonprofit. Everyone is invited to show their appreciation for one of these creations by bidding on it at heartizens.org/scarecrow-festival.

In winemaking, “crush” is not only an act essential to the art and industry of viticulture, but a term for the seasonal turn from growing to winemaking, of harvesting the grapes and releasing their juice and pulp so fermentation can begin. In Healdsburg, it's a seasonal winetasting celebration, held this year on Oct. 11.

One of the most viral web phenomeon of late was Peptoc—a phone line that anyone can call and get a “pep talk” from Westside School students. It’s a public arts project, created by Jessica Martin and Asherah Weiss when their teaching careers overlapped at the small public school just outside Healdsburg.

The Hudson, proposed by Gallaher Signature Living, was approved by the Healdsburg Planning Commission on Aug. 11. The appeal to the City Council came up short.

Expect plenty of seasoned authenticity when Cyrus Chestnut and a local rhythm section, Jaimeo Brown on drums and Marcus Shelby on bass, hit the Paul Mahder Gallery stage in Healdsburg on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7pm.

Healdsburg has certainly become a live music town; one can tune in almost any day of the week. Saturday afternoon check out Spicy Vines, a tasting room and living room-style venue for folk, jazz and other artists, usually with no cover...

This is the complete Police Log published in part in the print edition of Oct. 8. 2026, and includes the weekend of Sept. 25-27.