High schools adopt new AP Diploma
At the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUSD) board meeting on Jan. 22, the district board unanimously approved a new Advanced Placement (AP) program called the AP Capstone Diploma program, which teaches college-level research skills, as well as collaboration and communication.
Destination Healdsburg: New museum exhibit
The new Healdsburg Museum exhibition, Destination Healdsburg, presents historical artifacts, stories and photos from Healdsburg’s tourism history before the era of the grape. Of special interest is a scale architectural replica of West Street (now Healdsburg Avenue) during the 1930s. The display, handcrafted over many months by John Lacaillade with Maggie Bates, will transport you back in time.
Airport studying noise mitigation
New solar panels will also make airport one of the first all-electric of its size
Fire destroys large barn at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
A large barn on the the property of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center went up in flames on Tuesday night. Though the flames could be seen for miles, the fire was contained to the barn and didn't damage any of the other buildings on the site.
Windsor man convicted of sexual battery stemming from incident at WHS basketball banquet
According to a statement from the district attorney’s office, a Windsor man has been convicted of misdemeanor sexual battery and molestation of a child.
Temporary pinch next week at roundabout: motorists will be unable to go full circle
Partial closure necessary during installation of sewer pipe
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.
