Healdsburg Happenings, Jan. 22 – 30
Among other events this week there's an informal gathering to hear firsthand reflections from Dr. Gary Barth’s recent work in Ukraine, including stories, progress and challenges from his December 2025 trip to bring protective eye-wear to Ukrainian troops in the field.
Flashback: Cornerstone laid at First Presbyterian
125 Years Ago: The laying of the corner-stone of the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon took place with great eclat. The weather was fine and the attendance large. There were representatives from every denomination and the addresses were excellent.
When the time comes: New support for Healdsburg seniors
Healdsburg’s City Council recently approved “When The Time Comes” (WTTC), a new city service designed to help residents navigate end-of-life planning and support.
Mexican hero becomes a family legend
Local drama takes another step forward with the next play at the Raven, "Who Will Dance with Pancho Villa?" But the production, which opens on Jan. 22 for an eight-performance run, is hardly new. Gabriel Fraire and his brother John wrote it over 30 years ago and it had its first off-Broadway performance in New York in 1994.
Healdsburg soccer team follows veteran coach
Their current record is 4-4-3 (one could say they tie a lot of games), but the league season has yet to begin. The cagey coach Herbert Lemus admits he frontloaded the schedule to give his team the experience they’d need...
Grateful for the Grateful Dead
Bob Weir took to the road and toured for 60 years. On Jan. 10, 2026, he passed into the land of the bands he founded: the Grateful Dead, the Dead and Dead & Company. He left a legacy of heartful music going beyond hit songs measured in gold records...
Rally for Renee Good draws 200 in Healdsburg
The midday Saturday, Jan. 10 rally was active for 90 minutes, but that was enough time for about 200 people to show up at the corners of Matheson and Healdsburg Avenue, bearing signs they had made for the occasion or left over from the last No Kings march.
Mayor’s first message to Healdsburg
"Being Healdsburg’s mayor (which the council selects each December) doesn’t carry any additional political power. I get the same single vote on each public decision as my colleagues," says Chris Herrod of his new role.
Tribune Photos of the Year
A self-selected set of nine Healdsburg Tribune images from the year 2025, by Rick Tang.
That was the year that was
A dramatic sunset closing out 2025 seems appropriate for a year full of world-changing events. That was the year that was, according to Pierre Ratte.
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.
