Sidewalk sale coming back for second year
One-day event will include all sorts of businesses and nonprofits
Eleventh Annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week
PAID ADVERTORIAL — 10 Days of Meal Deals in Northern California’s Wine Country
The Trading Post wants to ‘cook for Cloverdale’
The Trading Post is leaning into its roots in the new year by reflecting on changes it can make to better suit the needs and interests of the community.
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.
Two New Healdsburg Tasting Rooms Open Amid Winery Shakeup
About five months after boutique Healdsburg wine brands Truett Hurst and VML went on the market, they found a buyer: the same man who founded them back in 2008.
Phil Hurst sold his beloved brands to a large, Washington-based company called Precept Wine & Spirits...
Chamber Spotlights Women in Business
Though a month late for American Business Women’s Day on Sept. 22, the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is making up for missed time with a “unique and empowering event” at Coyote Sonoma on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The two-part program begins with a Women in Business...
‘Heads in Beds’ Drives Chamber’s Latest Awards
The latest round of grants from the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District (HTID) was announced earlier this month, the most recent installment in a program begun in 2020 and approved to last for 10 years. The latest distribution, of over $100,000, went to 11 organizations for their ability to put “heads in beds,” per the requirements of the HTID. But not everyone was pleased...
Reach For Home to go forward minus founding executive
Colleen Carmichael to seek new calling in trauma teachings and therapy
Taking Care of Business
El Farolito, the popular Mexican restaurant at 128 Plaza St., underwent an overnight name change recently to Gallina D’Oro, or the Hen of Gold. The new name partners well with El Gallo Negro, owner Pedro Diaz’s increasingly popular restaurant in Windsor. Hours, menu and...
Meet Mella, Stella’s Identical Pup
Now when most winemakers talk about “clones,” they’re talking about varietals selected for specific qualities, such as flavor, color or intensity. The Dijon clones of pinot noir or chardonnay are well known; but the canine clone of a winery dog is a new thing entirely.
















