Former chief Basurto recovering from COVID-19
Former Windsor Police Chief Carlos Basurto has released a statement on social media discussing his recent battle with COVID-19, which culminated in a 20-day hospital stay, including intubation and six days of unconsciousness. Basurto retired in May 2019 after two and a half years in the post.
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...
Jam’s Joy Bungalow declares ‘Free Food April’ for those who can’t pay
Since Christmas, Jam’s Joy Bungalow on the square in Sebastopol has been providing free meals for anyone who needs it between 3-5 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. This month, that schedule didn’t work for her, so Jam’s owner Jamilah Nixon declared “Free Food April,” offering to provide a delicious meal to those who can’t afford to pay (no questions asked) during the whole month of April.
Elementary schools introduce new discipline guide for parents, teachers
While there weren’t many action items at the June 17 Healdsburg school board meeting, the board discussed the introduction of the new K-5 discipline guide for parents and teachers.
OPEN MIC: Building a bridge the smart way
As a co-owner of River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe, Kim Lockhart has asked SMART repeatedly for information about the planned railroad bridge over the Russian River, because they send thousands of customers paddling under the same bridge that SMART is demolishing next summer. But SMART has demurred from sharing details...
‘Formula Businesses’ Get a Hearing
A formula store is defined in the General Plan as, “A business that is required by contractual or other arrangement to maintain any of the following: standardized services, menu, decor, uniforms, architecture, signs or other similar features and is not part of a locally- or regionally-based group of businesses...”
Get out your paddles, Great Russian River Fun Race returns to Healdsburg
Die-hard kayakers who love the thrill of a river run and families who want to dress up and take a leisurely ride will come together on Saturday, May 4 for the annual Great Russian River Fun Race.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
