Foppiano Winery Sold to Graton’s Martin Ray
In 1926, Foppiano Wines was forced by Prohibition revenue agents to discard 140,000 gallons of red wine into a ditch next to the highway, where the current winery is located. From there, it flowed into a nearby creek and then into the Russian River—but not before locals scooped up buckets full of the illegal beverage...
Farmworker Protest Planned in Healdsburg Plaza
A farmworker protest is being planned in the plaza during the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience's pinnacle event on Saturday: the "grand tasting" downtown. The demonstration is called "Power in the Plaza," and like last year, it's being organized by the local labor group...
In Memoriam: Ann Howard
Ann Howard, one of the Healdsburg Museum's most "dedicated" volunteers, passed away earlier this month at age 79, museum officials say. "We are saddened to announce the passing of our dearest friend and supporter, Ann Howard, on March 11, 2024," they posted on Facebook...
Local duo works to share culture through food
Camila Salazar and Osmel Gonzalez were already a powerful duo before arriving in Healdsburg. But after two and a half years, they have not only found a community within their working family at Single Thread, but have created one of their own.
Bear Republic Liquidates As Former Restaurant Remodeled
The news earlier this year that the Bear Republic Brewery, long associated with a popular brewpub and restaurant in downtown Healdsburg, had been sold to Drake’s Brewing Company of San Leandro surprised many fans of their signature brew, Racer 5 IPA. The sale included...
In Memoriam: Candace Rodgers ‘Candy’ Danhausen
Fifth-generation Healdsburg resident and special-ed teacher Candace Rodgers Danhausen, better known as Candy, has passed away at the age of 81. From her obituary: "Healdsburg was her home and she loved it. She grew up on a prune Ranch out Westside Road and moved...
Healdsburg Wine Bosses Take Back Truett Hurst, VML Wineries
Healdsburg wine brands Truett Hurst and VML have a buyer, about five months after they went on the market — and it's the same guy who founded them back in 2008. Phil Hurst sold his beloved little empire to a large, Washington-based business called...
Healdsburg Fire Officials Push New Sales Tax
We'll see a measure on our ballots this March, called Measure H, that would add a half-cent sales tax to any purchases made within Sonoma County. The resulting money — around $60 million per year, or $1.5 million in Healdsburg specifically — would add...
Recap: Point Fire in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley
It's been almost two weeks since the Point Fire broke out near Lake Sonoma on Father's Day. It was by far our biggest local wildfire since the Walbridge Fire in the same area nearly four years ago.
On June 16 and 17, forebodingly early in...
Improving access to your library: Library eliminates fines
PAID ADVERTORIAL — Last year, the Sonoma County Library went “fine-free” and eliminated overdue fines for items returned late. In addition, all past fines were waived. In all, more than 80,000 people — 30 percent of all library borrowers — had their overdue fines waived.









