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November 22, 2025

Vine-loving weather means headaches for others

Following a rainy weekend that pushed this year into the record books as one of the wettest winters of the past two centuries, winegrape growers this week are prepping for frost patrols, hoping to shore up the crop against any cold nights that might nip their tender budding vines.

WPD Logs April 20-26, 2020

MONDAY, APRIL 20

The Madrona is getting a makeover and is set to reopen later this year under new name, new owners

The old Madrona Manor Inn is set to reopen in late 2021 as The Madrona, a whole new luxury country hotel experience led and designed by interior designer Jay Jeffers.

‘Pizza for the People’ — Mombo’s Fred Poulos remembered as authentic mentor

Pepperoni, cheese, tomato sauce and handmade dough are the fixings for making a great pizza, but they can also be the binding ingredients for a beloved brotherhood.

‘Active Transportation Plan’ Open House

Group Bike Ride
The SCTA is now reaching out directly to local residents in various cities through community Open Houses to share information about Sonoma County’s extensive bicycle path system and walking trails. The Healdsburg meeting will be held next Wednesday, June 5, at the Community Center (1557 Healdsburg Ave.), from 5:30-7:30pm...

Sebastopol City Council to receive new police chief, consider climate campaign, car wash

The Sebastopol City Council’s March 2 meeting at 6 p.m. over Zoom looks to be an eventful one, presenting the city’s new police chief, discussing whether to approve and adopt a climate campaign’s goals and continuing the extended Benedetti car wash public hearing, according to the agenda.

Former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted by grand jury for use of excessive force

In a statement released on Nov. 6, the district attorney’s office announced that former Sheriff’s Deputy Charlie Blount has been indicted on two felony charges for his role in the death of David Glen Ward, which occurred on Nov. 27, 2019. The charges include involuntary manslaughter and assault under color of authority. Both charges include an allegation of personal infliction of great bodily harm. After self-surrendering on an arrest warrant, Blount will be arraigned on Nov. 12, 2020.    

Main Street: Save it or pave it?

Prompted by leaders of the Healdsburg Farmers¹ Market, a public

Alexander Valley Film Society to launch drive-in movie series

Series kicks of June 6 with screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
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