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Construction Begins on Healdsburg’s Appellation Hotel

March 11, 2024

Construction has finally begun on Healdsburg's long-anticipated foodie hotel from celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, according to a new press release. It's called Appellation Hotel, and it's the next big fixture of the new "North Village" neighborhood being crafted by developers in the footprint of...

Lumber Yard Proposed in South Healdsburg

March 11, 2024

Down at the south end of town, Healdsburg Lumber Company wants permission to use their lot next to the freeway as a lumber yard for at least the next three years, according to the City of Healdsburg. They're already using it to store overflow...

Star HHS Culinary Students Headed to State

March 11, 2024

Eight star culinary students from Healdsburg High School are reportedly headed to SoCal for a major state competition next month: the annual SkillsUSA championships for "culinary arts" and "baking and pastry arts." If any of our kids win at state, like two of them...

In Memoriam: Jack Trotter

March 7, 2024

Well-known Healdsburg history buff and decorated U.S. Marines veteran Jack Trotter passed away last week at the age of 80. According to the Healdsburg Museum, he was a "military historian and licensed antique appraiser" who advised the museum on "collections, research and exhibitions." More...

SingleThread Team Throws Around Ideas for Raven Film Center

March 7, 2024

One local planning process attracting lots of community opinions right now is what the team behind Healdsburg's fanciest restaurant — SingleThread, she of three Michelin stars — and parent company Vertice Hospitality will do with the Raven film center, which they'll be leasing for the...

Help Shape Healdsburg’s New Wellness Center

March 7, 2024

The planning process will officially begin tonight for a new, "multicultural" wellness center here in Healdsburg. "We are thrilled to share the exciting news that we are beginning work with our partners for the development of a vision for a Community Wellness Center," local...

Healdsburg Election Results

March 6, 2024

Ballots from the primary election on Tuesday are still being counted, so the results aren't set in stone yet — especially in the tight races. Here's what I'm seeing as of Thursday morning, though. For the statewide U.S. Senate seat left empty when Dianne Feinstein...

Dim Sum Spot Taking Over Jimtown Store

March 2, 2024

It's official! The historic, long-shuttered Jimtown Store out in Alexander Valley has a new tenant: a dim sum spot and deli called Jimtown and Then Sum. The property transfer was finalized on Leap Day, the store's former owner writes on Instagram, "after a very...

In Memoriam: Thomas C. Reed

March 2, 2024

A very powerful military man named Thomas C. Reed, who lived in Healdsburg for many years with his wife Kay, passed away last month at age 89. He was reportedly the first U.S. Air Force veteran to become secretary of the whole force, which...

Car Hits, Kills Man Walking on 101 Near Healdsburg

March 1, 2024

Something really awful happened on the freeway just south of Healdsburg a couple of nights ago. A man was killed in the wee hours while walking along the northbound 101 between the Airport and Shiloh exits, according to the California Highway Patrol. Here's the...

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Sports

The view of the Packers from the pressbox

July 2, 2025

The week just passed encapsulated the great baseball program built by coach Joey Gomes with the Healdsburg Prune Packers. Tons of powerful offense paired with fantastic pitching and defensive web gems, on a team built with rising stars from across the country. It is frankly surprising to see the determination and great chemistry within a team like the Packers after only a month of playing together.

Packers pull out a late win at home

July 2, 2025

Bump in the road brief for 12-1 Packers

June 25, 2025