‘Make Way for Ducklings’ in Healdsburg
This is the kind of magical moment one might think only happens in children's books. In particular, the 1941 classic "Make Way for Ducklings." But, no — we got our very own baby-animal hero's journey here in Healdsburg yesterday, when a mother duck and her...
City Council Ushers In a New Era
One of the most significant city council meetings this year was held Monday night. The Dec. 5 meeting began with a farewell to a long-serving city officer and ended with the swearing in of a new council that included the city’s second Black council...
Sebastopol demonstration honors survivors and lives lost to anti-Asian violence
A small group of demonstrators with signs gathered on the corner of Main Street and Bodega Avenue in downtown Sebastopol at noon on March 28, to honor survivors and lives lost to recent and historic anti-Asian violence.
A look back at the year in schools
The year 2012 for schools across the country was still on a slippery slope as budgets continued to be cut and the possibility of further cuts at the federal level made front-page headlines. There were also many positive stories that hit the front page this year surrounding youth, especially in Healdsburg.
In Memoriam: Richard Iverson
Lifelong Healdsburg resident and World War II veteran Richard Iverson, who at one time owned a local hardware store, reportedly passed away in his sleep about one month ago — on the same night he celebrated his 97th birthday. From his illustrious obituary: "Richard served in the Navy during...
Healdsburg Junior High’s GSA thrives after six years
For over six years, Healdsburg Junior High School’s Gender & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) club has been a safe haven for several students who were looking for a place of support — now the club has evolved into so much more.
Drive-by shooting rattles nerves in west Windsor
Residents of western Windsor had a reason to feel anxious on Saturday night, when a drive-by shooting left one man seriously injured, and police officers swarming the neighborhood looking for the suspects, while the sheriff’s department helicopter Henry-1 circled overhead.
Details Take Shape in Library Remodel
As the months roll by, the Healdsburg Library Modernization Project continues along its steady path. Week by week, the contractors complete one task after another, bringing us closer to the reopening of the 139 Piper St. library we all know and love.













