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Who Won Sonoma County’s 2024 Pruning Contest

February 27, 2024

The results are in for the 25th annual countywide grapevine pruning contest, which was held last Wednesday at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards in Healdsburg — and the takeaway seems to be that Geyserville pruners just do it better. Miguel Galvan, who works for VinePro Vineyard Management...

‘Edge Esmeralda’ Village in Healdsburg: What to Know

April 6, 2024

As we reported in the print issue of the Healdsburg Tribune this week, a monthlong "popup village" called Edge Esmeralda with 150-plus full-time residents and hundreds more short-term visitors is coming to Healdsburg this June. One big question I've gotten from readers so far:...

Healdsburg Champagne Bar Now Open

February 9, 2024

Looks like the sisters behind Healdsburg's new downtown champagne bar couldn't help but soft-open this past week, even though their official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony isn't til Valentine's Day (of course). Caroline Bontia, the fun-loving lady who runs the "Shop Local Healdsburg" Instagram...

Summer’s Market Reopens for Business in Healdsburg

April 10, 2025

Healdsburg high schoolers and Powell Avenue people, rejoice! Summer’s Market, the little neighborhood convenience store and deli that replaced Powell Avenue Market a little over a decade ago, is up and running again. Co-owners Summer Sebastiani and Todd Fernandez officially reopened this week after months of...

In Memoriam: Marina Pace

December 12, 2023

Marina Pace, director of marketing for The 222 arts venue in town, passed away in late October from pancreatic cancer. She was in her late 60s. Marina was "a world traveler, talented artist, animal lover, and remarkable soul," her obituary says. She and her former...

State Assembly Race Heats Up in Healdsburg

January 23, 2024

The race to take Healdsburg politician Jim Wood's second district seat in the California State Assembly, which covers large swaths of rural NorCal, has been seriously heating up in recent weeks. The seat will be up for grabs in November, because Wood has decided...

Huge New Healdsburg Winery Planned for Wohler Road

April 6, 2024

On the outskirts of Healdsburg, a wine brand called Auteur — currently based in the City of Sonoma — is reportedly planning to build a large, modern-looking new winery and tasting room on 8.2 acres at 10520 Wohler Rd. That's the property directly next to...

Some Healdsburg Residents Still Conserving Water

February 21, 2024

A TV news crew from CBS stopped by our little town during the recent storm to explore a clever news angle. "One Sonoma County town remembers three years ago, when their water supply almost ran dry," the CBS anchor says in the resulting segment....

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...

Farmworker Protest Planned in Healdsburg Plaza

May 11, 2024

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...

Nearing the finish line as track season ends

Hounds’ big inning isn’t big enough

Lady Hounds play Friday for Div. 6 championship

Playoffs underway for baseball, softball Hounds

GALLERY: Oaxacan festival, FIFA final add up to one big Sunday

Dana Gioia to speak on inspiration

Things to do in Healdsburg, July 23-31

‘Odyssey’ a journey of self-discovery

Nearing the finish line as track season ends

Hounds’ big inning isn’t big enough

Lady Hounds play Friday for Div. 6 championship

Playoffs underway for baseball, softball Hounds

GALLERY: Oaxacan festival, FIFA final add up to one big Sunday

Dana Gioia to speak on inspiration

Things to do in Healdsburg, July 23-31

‘Odyssey’ a journey of self-discovery

Who Won Sonoma County’s 2024 Pruning Contest

‘Edge Esmeralda’ Village in Healdsburg: What to Know

Healdsburg Champagne Bar Now Open

Summer’s Market Reopens for Business in Healdsburg

In Memoriam: Marina Pace

State Assembly Race Heats Up in Healdsburg

Huge New Healdsburg Winery Planned for Wohler Road

Some Healdsburg Residents Still Conserving Water

In Memoriam: Jack Trotter

Farmworker Protest Planned in Healdsburg Plaza

Sports

Nearing the finish line as track season ends

Hounds’ big inning isn’t big enough

Lady Hounds play Friday for Div. 6 championship