In Memoriam: Charlotte ‘Shally’ Schultz
Healdsburg retiree Charlotte Schultz, who went by Shally, has passed away at age 81. After working for decades as a public-school teacher in SoCal, she and her husband Wally moved to Healdsburg in 2006, according to her obituary. Shally was a big volunteer, reading...
Jendala Day: Celebrate a Staple of the Healdsburg Community
Not everyone gets their own holiday when they pass away — but not everyone is Jendala Utsch.
The legions of locals who adored this Healdsburg artist, entrepreneur and love warrior are organizing a celebration of life for her at the Villa Chanticleer on Fitch Mountain this coming...
In Memoriam: Barry Steele
Well-known local businessman Barry Steele reportedly passed away last month. The former owner of the Fairview Inn & Suites at the south end of town "died unexpectedly" at age 81 "on the land he loved in Geyserville," his obituary says. More from the obit: "Barry 'Like...
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...
‘Edge Esmeralda’ Event Kicks Off in Healdsburg
Remember when I told you about the Edge Esmeralda "popup village," a monthlong festival for futuristic ideas coming to Healdsburg for all of June? Well, the start date is upon us: Programming officially starts tomorrow. The two young women at the head of the...
Dim Sum Spot Taking Over Jimtown Store
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...
Healdsburg Shops Close for ‘Day Without Immigrants’
Right in the middle of the storm on Monday, a national day of action against President Donald Trump’s calls to round up and deport undocumented immigrants was felt here in Healdsburg, where at least two businesses closed their doors for “A Day Without Immigrants.” Lola’s Market...
Healdsburg Prune Packers Kick Off New Summer Baseball Season at Rec Park
Tonight is the big kickoff game at Rec Park for the Healdsburg Prune Packers' 2024 summer baseball season. Our town mayor will be throwing the first pitch, as is tradition. The Prune Packers are a century-old team playing in the California Collegiate League, which...
Felony Charge for Cloverdale Man Who Sparked Fire With Lawn Mower: Cal Fire
At the height of fire weather over Fourth of July weekend — two days after Healdsburg canceled its official fireworks show and Cloverdale canceled its fireworks sales — a wildfire called the Pocket Fire broke out in the Mayacamas Mountains just outside Geyserville late Saturday...
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...







