Top 5 Local Stories of 2024
There’s a tradition in the news biz, at year’s end, of retracing all the major stories that unfolded during the 12 months prior. It feels like a healthy exercise—an opportunity to zoom out and let the bigger picture sink in, free from the frantic 24-hour news cycle (or, weekly in our case). It’s also a great reminder, though small-town life can seem humdrum, that we’re surrounded at all times by modern-day lore and legend...
Stubborn raptors rebuild nest atop utility pole
Ospreys make home on PG&E pole despite company efforts to move nest
Corazón aims to address local childcare shortage
If you scroll through the local Healdsburg Mom’s group on Facebook you’ll see a common thread inquiring about childcare leads. With the cost of living in Sonoma County being 78% higher than the US average, it requires many families in the area to have a dual-income household.
Sebastopol Urgent Care opens for west county access to outpatient medical attention
Sebastopol Urgent Care is on the map with doors wide open for west county residents looking for nearby medical services. The region’s only “full-service” urgent care clinic celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 28, with visitors streaming into the front lobby where Dr. Kathleen Whisman and Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Flower then led tours.
Public funeral services, celebration of life announced for former Chief Burke
Public viewing to be held May 4 at St. John’s Catholic Church, public funeral service and celebration of life planned for May 6
This week, the Healdsburg Police Department announced plans for former Healdsburg Police Chief Kevin Burke’s public funeral services and celebration of life...
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.
