SMART stays on track: The results of the June 2 election take shape
Measure B, which seeks to renew the quater-cent sales tax to provide SMART with revenue for another 30 years, passed handily. It pulled in over 70% of the vote in Sonoma County; only 67% was necessary to win.
Twin Hills teachers plan to strike unless THUSD boosts the salary offer
Twin Hills teachers plan to strike the first day of the coming school year if the Twin Hills Union School District (THUSD) doesn’t come up with another offer on salaries, according to Twin Hills Teachers Association (THTA) bargaining chair Leslie Konvalinka.
City Council Approves Police Cameras, Honors Local Olympians
Two former Olympians who live in Healdsburg were honored, including Gail Roper of the US Swim team in 1952, and Hanna Scramaglia who competed with Sweden in the 1996 Olympics. Plus more City Council action that might be unexpected....
Newsom overwhelmingly defeats California recall attempt
The attempt to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office failed by a wide margin, according to vote counts released on Election Night in California’s historic recall election.
Police Log, Jan. 15-21
Vandalism was reported at Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue. An unknown vehicle did “donuts” in the grass field and caused over $4,000 of damage. No suspect has been identified.
Patrick Nagle appointed WSCUHSD trustee to fill vacancy
The board of the West Sonoma County Union High School District became a band of five again after swearing in Patrick Nagle as an appointed trustee at a special board meeting on Sept. 22.
Streets cruise to top in Measure V survey
Healdsburg City Council had its first chance to see what the Measure V survey says during a staff report at its Feb. 12 meeting.
Police Log, March 24 – 30
Your Police at Work: "1:42pm The RP on Grove Street indicated her car was stolen and wanted an officer to take a report. An officer looked for the vehicle, but it was unable to be located." And more reports from the Police Log.
Making ready for ‘the fire next time’
Alert drills, forest cleanups, new neighborhood programs being organized
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.
