Open letter to the City Council
"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..."
City Report: Fireworks spark long Monday meeting
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.
Things to do in Healdsburg, Oct. 22-27
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...
Plaza reclaims its place as Healdsburg’s hub
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.
‘No Kings IV’ actions this weekend
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.
Election 2026: Who is backing local candidates
With state and local election ballots already circulating, and Election Day just three weeks away, local voters are showing the greatest interest in the race for the 2nd District City Council seat, where Scott Pratt and Mathew López are going head-to-head...
Cruise chews the scenery in ‘Digger’
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...
Flashbacks: Purity, polio and promotion from 1901 to now
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."
Things to do in Healdsburg, Oct. 15-22
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...
Gallery: Scarecrows invade the Plaza
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.
Arts & Entertainment
Dia de Muertos lives on in Healdsburg
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...
