Recap: St. Paddy’s in Healdsburg
I'm seeing rave reviews all around from the St. Patrick's Day parade and street party that took over downtown Healdsburg on Sunday morning. Our local St. Paddy's tradition was started a few decades ago by the former owner of the bygone B&B dive bar...
Hotel Healdsburg’s Longtime Manager Retires
If you live or work in Healdsburg, you’ve probably seen Aziz Zhari around. He’s been the general manager of Hotel Healdsburg since it first opened on the plaza more than two decades ago, in 2001, and has also held other manager jobs within Piazza Hospitality’s...
Healdsburg Bookshop Owner Passes Away — But Levin & Company Lives On
The harrowing medical journey of Aaron Rosewater, beloved co-owner of the Levin & Company bookstore on the Healdsburg plaza, came to a heartbreaking end last week. Aaron died in the hospital Friday, according to loved ones. His wife Gwen, who shared updates throughout the ordeal...
Molti Amici Closes in Healdsburg, After Replacing Campo Fina Last Year
You know Molti Amici, the casual Italian restaurant that replaced shuttered community favorite Campo Fina at 330 Healdsburg Ave. in summer 2023? It just abruptly closed its doors for good. “We regret to inform everyone that Molti Amici has permanently closed,” restaurant owners wrote on Instagram yesterday. “Thank you to...
Ketcham Winery Selling Lavish Healdsburg Estate House
The private Ketcham Estate winery out Eastside Road, located just past the railroad bridge overpass at the intersection of Eastside and Old Redwood Highway, may soon lose its “estate” aspect, as the Ketcham family is now looking for a buyer for their $3.5 million property....
Costeaux Bakery Chef Working With Kids at Juvie
Jorge Flores is one of Healdsburg’s most celebrated chefs — a local success story for the ages. He immigrated from Mexico to the U.S. at 14 years old; quickly learned English; graduated from Healdsburg High School while working nights and weekends to support his...
Simone’s Healdsburg Event Log: March 11-19, Including St. Patrick’s
Tuesday, March 11
Women’s history scavenger hunt at the mini Healdsburg Library inside the Community Center (daily through Mar 31, 10am-6pm)“Toast Tuesday” at Costeaux French Bakery: Get a free loaf of bread when you dine in (weekly, 7:30am-3pm)Healdsburg High School softball team plays home game against Lower Lake High (3:30pm)Homework...
Olive-oil shop coming to Healdsburg Plaza
A vacant plaza spot this prime was bound to find a tenant sooner or later: It’s been just over three months since Thumbprint Cellars left its 15-year home at 102 Matheson St. on the southwest corner of the plaza, and now we know who will...
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.
REIBT Basketball Tournament Results
Wondering what came of this year's RIEBT basketball tournament at Healdsburg High, held in the school gym last week? Our boys team was eliminated in the first round, and our girls team came in third place out of eight. Overall, Justin-Siena High won on the girls side and...












