More local headlines: AmeriCorps cuts, immigrant fears, airline protests
One of Corazón Healdsburg’s AmeriCorps staffers, 18-year-old Agustin Hernandez — who was reportedly doing work to help local immigrant families “understand their rights and navigate intimidating legal systems” — saw his position terminated a few weeks ago when the Trump administration made $400 million in AmeriCorps cuts, according to...
Thumbprint Cellars Closes Healdsburg Tasting Room
On the southwest corner of the plaza, at 102 Matheson St., the Thumbprint Cellars team just ran their final weekend of wine tastings at their 15-year home in downtown Healdsburg. Second-generation winery owner Carter Lindstrom-Dake, son of Thumbprint founders Scott and Erica, told me over...
Despite the Name, the Elephant Is a ‘People Pub’
There’s a widespread sentiment in the wine industry: “It takes a lot of good beer to make a good bottle of wine.”
So when Paul Stokeld suggested the name, “Elephant in the Room,” to co-owner KC Mosso for their planned watering hole in Healdsburg, Mosso...
The Wurst Restaurant Closes in Healdsburg: Here’s What’s Replacing It
The Wurst, downtown Healdsburg’s go-to sausage and burger spot at 222 Matheson St., quietly closed its doors for the final time last weekend after nearly 15 years in business. And just as suddenly, the owners of The Wurst have announced they plan to open a different...
Healdsburg Cops Bust Creekside Encampment
Last Thursday around 8:30am, Healdsburg police officers say they came across “multiple encampments that were littered with waste and debris” along the railroad tracks between Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue. The camps were located just south of the community center, and “well within 150...
Simone’s Healdsburg Event Log: March 30-April 9, Including Spring Wine Parties
Sunday, March 30
“March Madness open house” at Dry Creek Vineyard: Try rare gems, large formats, library wines, mystery cases and cellar surprises while playing basketball-themed games (10am-4:30pm)Second annual Chili Cook-Off at the Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa (noon-3pm)“Yoga & Wine: A Mindfulness Experience” in the vineyards and...
