Healdsburg City Council to discuss new subdivisions
The Healdsburg City Council is scheduled to review and possibly approve two new housing projects Monday night. The 29-unit “Oaks at Foss Creek” subdivision near the corner of Grove and Chiquita Roads, has been extensively reviewed by the Healdsburg Planning Commission, which resulted in multiple revisions of the plan before it was approved.
New arts commission meets the neighbors
The city’s newest citizen oversight group has decided the best way to do their job is to stay in touch with the people they speak for, so they’re having an informal open house with the public next Thursday evening, May 8. It’s billed as a “meet-and-greet,” so don’t expect a stage show even though it will be held at 222 Healdsburg Ave...
Geyserville Fall Colors and Vintage Car Festival
Rick Tang, a local photographer, spent Sunday morning in Geyserville, checking out the Geyserville Fire Protection District pancake breakfast and the annual Fall Colors festival. Hungry people came from all over to attend the breakfast and show support for first responders. The festival included crafts, games, scarecrows, a pumpkin pie contest and the always-popular display of vintage cars in downtown Geyserville.
Local races shaping up in Windsor for November election
There will be a variety of seats up for decision by Windsor voters this fall, and with the initial filing deadline in the rearview mirror, the individual races are starting to shape up. The filing deadline was Aug. 7 and not everyone who officially considered a candidacy by “pulling papers” finalized their applications.
Sebastopol Police Logs, Dec. 13-19
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Commentary: Consider the rest
When “people of color” are talked about in history and media, the predominant picture that’s imagined is a black person being kicked out of a restaurant or a Mexican person being detained for being here illegally.
Mike McGuire’s election gamble
Mark McGuire isn't just running to be a congressman in 2027, but in 2026 too. That would put another Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives which could be crucial in any congressional effort to limit or correct President Trump’s power at the national level during the remainder of 2026.
From the Library: Focusing on virtual and outdoor programs
Like everyone else, library staff are currently pushing back some in-person programming plans and making adjustments in order to meet the moment and help “bend the curve” of the pandemic. We’re really looking forward to storytimes, meetings, and other community programming inside soon, but in the meantime, we are pushing forward with virtual programs as well as items you can take with you outside. This month, we want to let you know about engaging opportunities on the way for 2022.
Foppoli and Fudge in the lead in Windsor races
But many ballots still outstanding; final count not due until Dec. 3
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.
