Police Log, Oct. 12 – 18
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:18pm A pretrial compliance search was done on Grove Street. A 24-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for contempt of court and possession of brass knuckles.
Change in the weather, change in the market
A year ago, buying a home in Healdsburg for under $1 million meant moving fast and bidding hard. This fall, buyers can take their time. That is the biggest change Realtor David Hargreaves sees in the third-quarter numbers. For the teachers, winemakers, nurses and young families who want to live in the town they work in, it may be the best opening in years.
City Report: Fireworks spark long Monday meeting
The Healdsburg City Council met for over five hours on Monday evening, Oct. 12, at City Hall. Among other topics the council discussed the future of the July 4 fireworks show and staffing for the new Fire Station No. 2.
‘No Kings IV’ actions this weekend
The emphasis is not on calling attention to Trump’s extreme policies and action, such as voter suppression and mass deportations, but rather a much simpler message with potentially greater effect: Get out and vote.
Election 2026: Who is backing local candidates
With state and local election ballots already circulating, and Election Day just three weeks away, local voters are showing the greatest interest in the race for the 2nd District City Council seat, where Scott Pratt and Mathew López are going head-to-head...
Gallery: Scarecrows invade the Plaza
From now until Oct. 24, hand-crafted scarecrows are decorating the Plaza, each telling a story of humor, love and support for a particular local nonprofit. Everyone is invited to show their appreciation for one of these creations by bidding on it at heartizens.org/scarecrow-festival.
Council denies appeal of senior living project
The Hudson, proposed by Gallaher Signature Living, was approved by the Healdsburg Planning Commission on Aug. 11. The appeal to the City Council came up short.
Police Log, Sept. 21 – 27
This is the complete Police Log published in part in the print edition of Oct. 8. 2026, and includes the weekend of Sept. 25-27.
Climate concerns rising in city, county
Jeff Kay took most of the city manager’s report time in last week’s Healdsburg City Council meeting to discuss the upcoming rainy season, a time of year that has many fearing a flood of epic proportions, thanks to a projected El Niño event.
Police Log, Sept. 14 – 20
Law enforcement vehicles showed up at Healdsburg High on Sept. 18 to look for three students who had been involved in an off-campus firearms incident. This and other items from the dispatch log...
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
