Measure G sales tax would bolster fire services
Following multiple years of wildfires and a sense that this is in fact “the new normal,” it seems like an ideal time to pitch a sales tax increase to cover revamping and expanding fire services. However, plans for change and expansion have been in the works prior to the current sense of urgency. On the March ballot, Measure G, if approved, will add a half-cent to sales tax throughout the county.
Healdsburg animal shelter logs, Feb. 24 – 26
This report is courtesy of the Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Healdsburg Center for Animals and may not reflect all animal control activities in the Healdsburg community. For more information call 431-3386.
River beach grooming called illegal mining
MONTE RIO — Boaters and sunbathers paid little attention to a
Full Red Alert is here
Red will be the dominant color for this weekend’s many red, white and blue Fourth of July celebrations, holiday picnics and weekend outdoor adventures. That is because we are now under a summer-long Red Flag fire safety alert issued by CalFire and others. Hot weather, busy humans and dumb moments are dangerous ingredients for tragedy and loss.
Chamber honors top businesses
Five individual business organizations were singled out for their popularity and community leadership at an annual Business of the Year awards on Friday, July 13, sponsored by the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. The event was an outdoor barbecue at the Villa Chanticleer, catered by KR Catering.
Council pulls growth amendment from ballot
In a surprise move Monday night, the Healdsburg City Council decided not to put an amendment to the Growth Management Ordinance on the November ballot.
Letters to the Editor, May 2, 2019
Pseudoscience — not chemtrails — is the real threat to our society











