Exploring science at the Healdsburg School
Time for science — Parents and teachers at The Healdsburg School held an interactive day of science for students on Sept. 28, complete with a pine wood car derby race, ooey gooey slime creation and chemical reaction experiments.
City hall, library tagged with graffiti
The exterior walls of the Sebastopol Library and City Hall were tagged with several pieces of graffiti last Wednesday, July 1, or early Thursday morning. Most of the more offensive tags were removed but one “BLM” spray painted tag was still visible Thursday.
Sebastopol launches water efficiency utilities program
As the drought intensifies in Sonoma County, Sebastopol has launched its water utilities program designed to make water conservation upgrades more affordable, according to a May 25 city press release.
City Report: Council Meeting of Feb. 17
At its February 17, 2026 meeting, the Healdsburg City Council issued a proclamation acknowledging Black History Month. After reading the proclamation, Vice Mayor Ron Edwards shared his reflections on the recent death of Civil Rights icon Jesse Jackson, referencing Jackson’s message to Black Americans, to remember that “I Am Somebody!”
Full agenda on the future of the district at HUSD meeting
It will be a full meeting at the April 18 meeting of the Healdsburg Unified School District, with the physical and curricular future of the district up for discussion.
Analy teacher is new budget chief
Analy finance teacher Jeff Ogston has been chosen as the new chief business officer for the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD). The board approved his appointment at its meeting on Feb. 19.
Simone’s Healdsburg Event Log: May 19-27, including FFA parade and fair
Monday, May 19
Healdsburg Garden Club hosts fourth annual “Rose Show & Rose Arrangements Competition” at the Villa Chanticleer (1-3pm)“Jumpstart Your Art” working session for artists and creatives at The 222 (weekly, 1-4pm)“Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Club” for kids aged 8-18 at Heartizens (3:30-8:30pm)Healdsburg City Council hosts closed...
Grant in the works for vegetation management project for Fitch Mountain
On May 17, the California Coastal Conservancy announced plans to recommend a grant to the city of Healdsburg for vegetation management in open space areas of Fitch Mountain.
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.
