Health office reviewing reopening waivers from schools
But child care facilities are showing outbreaks
Commentary 9-8-16
Ending the Healdsburg Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) has been promoted with the argument that reduction of regulatory limitations on building market-rate housing will increase the number of affordable housing units available.
Police Log, Jan. 19 – 25
Monday, Jan. 19
3:06am A vehicle was stopped for violating vehicle registration rules on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road. A 30-Year-Old (YO) woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also cited on outstanding out-of-county warrants.
3:46am...
Wrong solution, wrong problem
The answer to “when is enough, enough?” will appear on the June 2 county election ballot. That’s when the county Board of Supervisors will ask voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase, promising to use the money to catch up on road and street repairs.
Healdsburg to launch budget simulation tool in an effort to get public input on budget, city finances
The City of Healdsburg is launching a new simulation tool this February that allows residents to create and balance a city budget and submit their concept to the City of Healdsburg.
Changing fire policy shapes battle against Kincade
Cal Fire Battalion Chief and Geyserville Fire Chief Marshall Turbeville wasn’t the first person on the scene when the Kincade Fire first made its appearance in the eastern hills above Alexander Valley on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23. A Napa County fire unit beat him there, but as he followed the column of smoke through the valley and up into the mountains toward the Geysers geo-thermal plant, he remembers feeling distinctly ill at ease.
Boys & Girls Club heads for overdue renovation
Both Wendy Cline, the facilities director, and chief executive officer Jennifer Weiss were excited by the prospect of the remodel. “Our amazing team is working quickly to bring this new incredible state-of-the-art clubhouse to our deserving kids and community,” Cline said. “This marks a significant step toward making our long-held dream a reality, creating a space where kids can thrive.”
Widespread economic impact on businesses large and small
Sonoma County’s private businesses come in all shapes and sizes. But none of them are either too big or too small to avoid the economic impacts of the ongoing public health emergency caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting global pandemic.
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.



















