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While all the nominated plants are found in the area, Healdsburg Garden Club did limit its list to native plants, though some are widely found outside Healdsburg’s city limits. The proposal included four flowers: the Douglas iris, the yellow mariposa lily, scarlet fritillary and blue-eyed grass, the once ubiquitous California native grape, and the familiar oak trees of the region.

Father MarvinBowers came to Healdsburg in 1972 and started his outreach by making friends with Monsignor Jack O’Hare at St. John’s across the street. Pastor Bill Hayes of the Federated Church (now Healdsburg Community Church) soon joined them, forming a weekly ecumenical lunch which engendered several church-started yet secular community services. He died in April.

An officer contacted a woman in the West Plaza Park on North Street after being told of an encampment behind the dumpsters. A 47-year-old (YO) woman was arrested and transported to county jail for resisting arrest and on an outstanding warrant regarding check fraud and a violation of an order to appear in court. And more police reports the last week of May...

The Town of Windsor is requesting Federal Railroad Administration approval to implement “quiet zones” as the trains approach the station. Routine train horn use at designated crossings will be eliminated between Shiloh Road and the station, except in emergency or safety-critical situations. The hope is that the quiet zones will become effective as early as mid-July, though it will possibly be somewhat later.

Complete Police Log for this week includes Fu dog theft, drinking drivers, road rage, online fraud, organized retail theft and the usual slings and arrows of outrageous behavior...

On the evening of Thursday, May 29, residents of the east Healdsburg neighborhood known as “the Lanes” were alarmed by multiple fire trucks and first responders racing up Powell Avenue to Pordon Lane, where they turned to respond to a reported structure fire in the 700 block.

The good news is that the downtown Healdsburg Regional Library will fully reopen its doors on Wednesday, June 25, at 10am, after a top-to-bottom remodel. “Library staff are overjoyed to return to the Piper Street Branch,” said Branch Manager Jon Haupt. “Our regular location is ideal—walkable to local schools and services in the heart of Healdsburg.”

The June 8 flagpole event starts at 2pm, featuring speakers and entertainment for about a half-hour after which the group will adjourn to the nearby Healdsburg Bar & Grill (245 Healdsburg Ave.) for an after-party and auction...

In the early morning hours of May 14, a hit-and-run accident occurred on Hudson Street at Front Street. The RP requested police check the area. Officers arrived on scene and located the RP’s vehicle that was legally parked with damage to the body. Officers located a trail of oil leading to a suspect vehicle possibly involved in the accident. The vehicle was towed for evidence and a report was taken

Mayor Evelyn Mitchell said it best. “Through this naming process, the council came to better understand Mayor De Luna’s legacy and his impact on our community. It also became clear this facility had become an extension of his legacy with the many services it provides to our residents.”