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August 26, 2026

Healdsburg joins in national No Kings protest

No KIngs protestor holding signs
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.

SMART to visit Geyserville Aug. 10

SMART’s efforts to lock a Geyserville station into its plans move forward next week with a public hearing on Monday evening, indicating the commuter rail agency’s full-speed-ahead commitment.

Ramble returns to Healdsburg June 6

Fans at Ramble
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.

Holiday Happenings: Dec. 18-27

Santa Claus and kids
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.

Who will win Oscars this year? Read our predictions

Scene from 'Hamnet'
"Two weeks ago, I would have said Timothee Chalamet had this one won, but he’s been a desperate weirdo in his press tour, so now I think Michael B. Jordan might take the the Best Actor statuette home..."

Gaza War Protesters at General Dynamics

“General Dynamics, you can’t hide—stop arming genocide!” chanted the pro-Palestine protestors, among other slogans calling attention to the Healdsburg offices and factory of General Dynamics, a defense industry business that has long quietly operated in town. “Healdsburg Says No to Bomb Factories!” read a large red banner; “Block the Bombs! Free Palestine!” another.

Interview with ‘Top Chef’ Douglas Keane

Chef Douglas Keane at Cyrus
Chef Douglas Keane has now written a revealing and insightful memoir, 'Culinary Leverage.' Last week we spoke with the 53-year-old chef about the book, his interest in dog rescue, his opinion of social media, trendy restaurants and even induction cooking. 

Cross country course record falls at Hoot Owl

Healdsburg cross country team 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.

SNAPSHOT: ‘Epic’ is the word for the World Cup

For those who haven’t been watching, this year’s World Cup is sizzling hot. Fuego! The Group Stage delivered nonstop fireworks and edge-of-your-seat drama. Insane goals, heroic saves. This is not the boring soccer matches of years past with routine 1-0 victories. It’s pure chaos.

‘Creative futures’ maps local arts landscape

Group discuss art beneath painting
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.
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Return to the Russian River

When Jake Messing stood in front of the mural he had just completed for Russian Riverkeeper on the north side of the nonprofit’s headquarters at 139 Healdsburg Ave., he had finished more than another mural. He had made a return to the source from the sea himself, like the salmon he portrayed.