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April 25, 2026

Historic Rainstorm Rocks Healdsburg

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been raining. Hard. So hard, that all sorts of flooding, mudsliding and other havoc has unfolded across Healdsburg and environs over the past four days. In the time since a “bomb cyclone” mated with an “atmospheric river” and started unleashing its waters on Healdsburg...

City of Healdsburg to Host Workshop on More Housing

Last week I shared a piece from KRCB news radio on the various options Healdsburg city leaders are considering to solve what they believe to be a shortage of market-rate housing available in town. One of the big issues, they told the station, is...

Dominic Foppoli, Ex-Windsor Mayor, Plans to Move Home and Maybe Run Again: Report

Dominic Foppoli’s name is once again on the lips of locals, as news has arrived of his return to the streets of Windsor. What’s more, this notorious 42-year-old Healdsburg winery bro and former Windsor mayor — who resigned in 2021 and moved to Italy with his...

In Memoriam: Jack Trotter

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...

Christmas Makes Early Appearance Downtown

As dozens of random midafternoon onlookers gaped in amazement, surprise and a kind of quiet thrill, the annual Christmas tree arrived and “planted” at Healdsburg Plaza on Monday, Nov. 14. City staff, including community services director Mark Themig and parks & open space superintendent Jaime...

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...

Brewing adventure in Cloverdale

A new coffee kiosk, Rockin’ A Adventure Café, opened its drive-up windows to Cloverdale earlier this month. The adventure-themed café is located on South Cloverdale Boulevard in front of Renner Petroleum.

Group of dedicated local knitters organizing co-op to maintain Purls of Joy store

The founder and owner of the popular knitting shop Purls of Joy is retiring at the end of this month and, in an effort to keep the shop going and the friendly store spirit alive, a group of about 50 local knitters are working to form a member-driver co-op to maintain the business.

Sonoma County Airport Neighbors Fed Up With Helicopter Noise

A growing amount of helicopter noise coming from the Sonoma County Airport just south of Healdsburg is driving nearby residents crazy, according to the Press Democrat. The reason there's more chopper noise now is because a company called HeliCo Sonoma set up shop at...

Preview: Healdsburg Climate Fest 2024

Today is Earth Day Eve, aka the greenest day of the year here in Healdsburg: Climate Fest 2024! Our homegrown environmental festival — also known as Festival del Clima, now in its second year — drew around 2,000 people to the plaza last April, according...
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