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March 13, 2026

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.

Letter to the Editor Sept. 12

Religion and health care don’t mix

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 9-22-16

For the sake of transparency

Letters to the Editor, May 2, 2019

Pseudoscience — not chemtrails — is the real threat to our society
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