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August 20, 2025

Could Trump’s Funding Cut Threats Affect Healdsburg?

In case you haven’t heard, the Trump administration issued a sweeping order Tuesday that “froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and sparked mass confusion across the country,” in the words of the New York Times. This order was then blocked by a federal...

Recent Spectacles in Healdsburg Skies

Some pretty crazy stuff has been happening in the air over Healdsburg lately. Joe Kopczynski took the pic above just after 6am last Friday morning as he was heading toward Healdsburg from Geyserville, where he lives. It appears to show the rocket that Elon Musk’s SpaceX company reportedly launched that morning from...

City’s New ‘Active Transportation Plan’ Charts Greener Path

Larry Zimmer
Healdsburg last week added an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to its library of planning documents that outline future projects and growth in the city, after more than a year’s study, conversation and preparation. The final plan ATP was presented by Public Works Director Larry Zimmer and Senior Project Manager Michael Harrigan to the City Council on Jan. 21...

Police Log, Jan. 13-19

Monday, Jan. 13 • 7:33am: The Reporting Party (RP) on Prune Tree Drive indicated his car was stolen. One key was in the car and another key was in his house. Officers responded and looked for the vehicle.  The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system. Subsequently, the license plates were removed and replaced with stolen license plates. The vehicle was later recovered by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office on Hwy 101 at the Central off-ramp. The vehicle was towed and the RP was notified.

Pics of the Week: Cutest Kids in Healdsburg?

Local nonprofit Corazón Healdsburg shared these pics last week of the childcare program they offer for local parents taking Santa Rosa Junior College classes at the Healdsburg Community Center. “While their parents dive into their classes, our littlest learners are exploring, playing and learning in our beautiful...

In Memoriam: Gail Elaine Adams

Healdsburg resident Gail Adams passed away on Christmas Eve at the age of 83, after battling a disease called Lewy Body Dementia with “grace and resilience” for the past eight years. She was born and raised in Ellensburg, Wash., and got her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of...

Quail & Condor Bakery Nominated for James Beard Award

When it rains, it pours: The national accolades keep rolling in for Healdsburg’s newest and fanciest bakery, Quail & Condor. Bakery owners Melissa Yanc and Sean McGaughey said demand skyrocketed after the New York Times listed their humble Healdsburg Avenue operation as one of America’s top...

Honey Tasting Room Opens in Downtown Healdsburg

Finally, some relief for the Dry January crowd having major tasting-room FOMO these days. (Me among them!) Healdsburg’s latest tasting room, which opened quietly last month, lets you taste all different types of honey from around the world, instead of wines. It’s even located inside the...

Healdsburg Little League Starts All-Girls Team

Softball, shmoftball! Healdsburg Little League officials just announced that they’re forming an all-girls baseball team this year, for the first time in the league’s nearly 35-year history. Now they just need some brave young girl to fill out the roster. If you happen to know one...

Healdsburg’s Endangered Water Source May Have a Future Yet

For years, the possibility of PG&E officials tearing out the infrastructure they own that currently diverts water from the Eel River to the Russian River — which in turn fills the Lake Mendocino reservoir, Healdsburg’s main water source — has been looming over our community, along...
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