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September 17, 2025

Q&A with Windsor mayoral candidates, part two

2020 marks the first year that Windsor will be participating in district elections, and the first time they will be voting for an at-large mayor.

Koi Nation finds Windsor casino development partner

The Koi Nation band of the Pomo Indians has taken another step toward the development of a casino that would border Windsor on the south side of East Shiloh Road.

Windsor moves forward with final map for redistricting

At the third of four required formal public hearings regarding the Town of Windsor’s redistricting process, which began in September of last year, the Windsor Town Council selected a final map at their March 2 meeting. 

Head Start For Housing

If the people of Healdsburg truly want their children, young families and local workers to be able to rent and buy homes here, then it is time for new initiatives, real action and bigger efforts.

Parking meters are a tax

I am a local who has been visiting and shopping downtown since 1990. The current parking dilemma has arisen because of the past political marriage between downtown business and local politicians. In an effort to promote growth and accumulate revenue, Healdsburg has incorporated the in-lieu parking fee concept, which although is good for developers, it has failed the local property owning taxpayer.

Residents, council members call for climate action during Healdsburg goal review

While several of the city council’s adopted 2021-22 fiscal year goals have been delayed due to funding, staffing and emergency response to COVID-19 and drought, the city has accomplished several goals such as completing the Foss Creek pathway extension and collaborating with the county on a regional homeless plan that provides for a north county shelter or navigation center.

The Healdsburg Chorus is starting up again and looking for new members

After a one-year hiatus, the Healdsburg Chorus is starting back up again and will begin holiday concert rehearsals on Aug. 23 under a new director and accompanist.

Separate, small brush fires in Healdsburg quickly contained

Two small fires broke out in Healdsburg to the west of U.S. Highway 101 on June 14 and 15 and were quickly contained by Healdsburg fire crews.

Strickland named Managing Editor

Zoë Strickland has been named managing editor at Sonoma West Publishers (SWP). Prior to being selected as managing editor, Strickland served as the editor of the Cloverdale Reveille, beginning in 2018.

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