School district seeks members for Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee
The Board of Trustees of the Healdsburg Unified School District is establishing a Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee to review expenditures from construction activity associated with Measure D, which was approved by District voters on November 8, 2016. The committee will be responsible for ensuring that bond revenues are used only as voters intended and for informing the public of bond expenditures. The board invites all interested community members to apply for service on the Bond Oversight Committee.
Spirit of Sonoma honors local people, organizations
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) announced the recipients of 20th annual Spirit of Sonoma Awards this week. Spirit of Sonoma honors those who contribute to the economic development and enhancement of the communities in which they live and work through donations of their time and expertise in support of local business, and in helping others.
Sports Car Plows Into Yard, Driver Unhurt
About 3:40am on Saturday, Nov. 26, a driver headed south on University Avenue failed to make the 90-degree left turn onto Mason Street, where it connects to Front Street. Her vehicle, a late model Mercedes E53, hurtled across the opposite lane and sidewalk, ran...
West County environmentalists recognized
Sonoma County Conservation Council’s “Environmentalist of the Year” award to Rick Coates and Chris Poehlmann
Cloverdale Torch Run, Nov. 4
On Wednesday, Nov. 4 the Cloverdale Police Department participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run for Sonoma County law enforcement.
Much smoke, little clarity On local and state pot rules
Everyone knows there is a cannabis legal reform locomotive headed this way, but no one is sure exactly what track it’s on, what the fares will be or which timetable to follow.
Housing Market Shows Sharp Divide
What makes Healdsburg’s market particularly unique is the continued dominance of non-primary residence purchases. In 2024, 61% of all purchases were for second homes or investment properties, with rural properties showing an even higher rate at 76%. This tracks with 2023 when 64% of properties were purchased as non-primary residences, writes a local realtor.
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.
