Exhibit of abstract painting by Marian Murphy til Dec. 1
An exhibit of Healdsburg artist Marian Murphy’s abstract art is on display at the Cloverdale History Museum, until Dec. 1. After a career as a mother and secretary, Murphy at the age of 38, fell in love with photography. Studying at the Ohio Institute of Photography, she became a professional photographer and enjoyed her career as a portrait photographer in Healdsburg for 30 years.
Police Log, Oct. 21-27
Day in the life: 7:09pm The RP on Fitch Street stated that about 10 people were in a physical fight in front of her house. The RP heard yelling, cussing, slapping and hitting. Officers responded and made contact with two subjects. Medical help was staged, but subsequently canceled. A report was taken.
Police Log, Aug. 21-27
Monday, Aug. 21
12:17pm. A physical fight occurred at the Wine Country Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue, where a woman punched a man. An officer responded and arrested a 32-year-old (YO) woman for domestic battery and transported her to Sonoma County jail.
12:22pm. A verbal disturbance occurred...
Police Log, Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
A wall of Fitch Mountain slid onto the county road just beyond Villa Chanticleer during the recent storms. The county Public Infrastructure Department has already put out an RFP for North Fitch Mountain Road storm damage repair, contract No. C11601. Deadline for bid submissions is March 4...
Police Log, July 9-13
Monday, July 7, 2:48pm: A woman with her belongings on private property cursed at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. She had previously been trespassed from the business. The response was delayed due to a priority issue. An officer and the city therapist responded. The woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Cannabis Country – Sebastopol: a bright, shining light
In Sonoma County and all across California, cannabis companies that don’t have permits from Sacramento have received cease and desist orders over the past six months. Those companies have had a choice: fill out the forms, submit them to the authorities and pay the fees, or face loss of property and fines.
Police Log, May 11 – 17
SCOURING THE BEACH Members of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of a Russian River beach-side shooting incident, reported on May 20 - one of several recent incidents at or near Badger Park.
Police Log, May 4-10
The Healdsburg Police Department played its part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 18, joining other law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. Plus Dispatches...

















