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April 17, 2026

Little Saint to Close its Upstairs Restaurant

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The fanciest vegan fine-dining restaurant in the Bay Area, located right here in Healdsburg, will shut down just shy of its first birthday. he restaurant is called Second Story, up the stairs from Little Saint...

City launches new community space

Farmers Market farmers
Space for vendors has always been a concern for the Farmers’ Market organization and the vendors themselves. “I’ll confess to not being a fan of it initially,” Janet Ciel said. “I realized it would be challenging to put vendors up there (on the stage area), as they can’t drive a car onto it. Everything will have to go up via stairs or a ramp.” But as she’s become used to the space, she’s recognized its potential.

Congratulations North Bay Pet Photo Contest 2026 Winners!

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Congrats to the North Bay Pet Photo Contest '26 Winners! Thanks to our sponsors: Western Farm Center, Pawsarotti's and The Dapper Dog Salon. Furry Friends—Piper Best Senior Pet—Bam Bam Best Adventure/Working Dog—Comet AKA Kansa’s The Night Fire Best Puppy—Puppy in Powder Best Belly—Raisin Best Passenger—Vlad the Nomad Best Owner/Look-Alike—Jasper Cutest Kitten—Junior Best Costume—Pugsley Addams...

Gallery: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2025

An online gallery of images by photographer Rick Tang from the 2025 early-morning St. Patrick's Day parade, in Healdsburg.

Restaurant Roulette in ‘Destination Healdsburg’

Adel’s Restaurant, opened 34 years ago and as such perhaps the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Healdsburg, closed its doors for the last time on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29. The diner on Dry Creek Road just off the Highway 101 off-ramp has been a popular...

Chamber’s Barbecue Fundraiser Celebrates Healdsburg

“It was an unforgettable evening filled with good company, fine wine and lively music, all set against the stunning backdrop of Rodney Strong,” said Chamber CEO Tallia Hart of the 2024 summer barbecue fundraiser...

National Parks Come into Focus

Andy Katz, a lifelong photographer, used the pandemic to hit the road with a camera to capture striking images of natural phenomena from all of the country's 63 national parks, which was published in A Walk in the Park.

Glass Mural for Harmon Guest House

A nationally known artist will soon install a one-of-a-kind glass mural on the high wall of the Harmon Guest House in downtown Healdsburg, its imagery based in part on a series of painting workshops that gave amateur artists free rein to create what they wanted...

Postcard From Black Rock City

Sunrise at Burning Man
"I just crawled back to Healdsburg last week from my fourth Burning Man; my Prius is still caked in telltale white dust. Everyone has been asking me what it was like out there. I’ll try my best to explain." Our latest Postcard, this one from Simone Wilson...

Placing people with pets

Cynthia King
Rehoming of pets is one of the main services the Humane Society performs. But it offers others: clinics for spaying or neutering pets and other veterinarian services, even an Animal Adventure Camp for primary school children ...
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Melissa Yanc

Rising star in the kitchen

Melissa Yanc’s culinary path began at her grandmother’s side, learning her way around a kitchen since childhood. Over 16 years in the hospitality industry, she honed her craft through pastry school before opening her first bakery in Denver at the young age of 23.