Open Mic: GMO strikes again
"What I find ironic is that many of the people who spoke at the Planning Commission hearing protesting the nature of the project are the same people who have vigorously opposed efforts to modify the GMO," writes archtect Alan B. Cohen.
Police Log, August 3 – 9
This week's reports begin at 7:25am when the Reporting Party (RP) requested follow up on theft that occurred at the United States Postal Service on Foss Creek Circle. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office had taken the case. An officer spoke to the detective.
SMART sways Geyserville commuters
Just a walking block away from Geyserville Avenue, the Remmel Road Park & Ride lot finds itself perfectly situated for a train station. Until a few months ago, few even gave it a second thought. Now, with the advancing energy of a train full...
‘Our hands are tied’: Planning Commission bows to Gallaher
The Healdsburg Planning Commission met Aug. 11 to evaluate a senior housing project at 359 Hudson St. that, to judge by the comments already submitted and social media activity, was headed for a difficult review. But process overruled objections and the permit application was passed.
A safe space for students under stress
The High School Wellness Center faces a significant threat due to school district budget cuts that have eliminated the full-time intake coordinator position. This role is essential for keeping the center open during school hours to meet the needs of Healdsburg students.
Police Log, July 27 – August 2
Monday morning at 11:57am, chickens were reported in a Brown Street backyard. The call was transferred to a code enforcement officer, who responded to the area of the reported address and attempted to locate the animals. The officer was unable to locate the animals but planned to follow up the next day.
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.
Council gets back to work
The Healdsburg City Council met Monday night, Aug. 3, returning to its twice-monthly schedule after the annual July recess. The most significant order of business was the review of a report on the Healdsburg Fire Department, but a lot of the action took place in the room or live on Zoom.
Police Logs, July 20-26
Log of reports made to Police Dispatch, including vehicle incidents, public arguments, swimming in the public fountain and more.
Boys & Girls Club builds to meet its future
Modernizing a club that has served the community for nearly 80 years and its Piper Street clubhouse built in the 1960s is no easy task. The project aims to balance state-of-the-art educational spaces with historical preservation, specifically retaining the original gymnasium structure

















