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Commentary: Growth not a binary issue

At an event in the Plaza in 2005 a trio of questions were asked, in English and Spanish of the almost 1,000 attendees. To the question What single change would most improve the quality of your life in Healdsburg? (¿Qué cosa mejoraría la calidad de su vida en Healdsburg?) The most frequent answer written on the chart pads was overwhelmingly, “Affordable housing.”

Officials stress the importance of health safety with school reopenings

As school districts across the county prepare to open their schools for in-person and hybrid learning, the county’s weekly COVID-19 discussion brought together a panel of health officials and teachers and school administrators to discuss school reopenings and the importance of keeping up with health guidelines.

Commentary: Eight water conservation tips and tricks

On average, each Californian uses about 85 gallons of water every day, but it depends on the season. In winter months, it’s as low as 60 gallons per day and in summer months, it’s as high as 110 gallons per day. That’s between 12 and 22 of those 5‑gallon water cooler jugs, every day for every person. About a quarter of that water literally gets flushed down the toilet. More than half comes from faucets, showers and appliances.

2010 — a memorable year at the lower Russian River

They were calling 2010 “a year to forget” on the MSNBC cable

Mayor meets with high school students

Mayor meeting at the high school — Student journalists from the Hounds Bark at Healdsburg High School arranged a Q&A and discussion meeting with Healdsburg Mayor David Hagele on Feb. 27. Hounds Bark editor-in-chief Emma Tremont said she wanted to give students a chance to find out what’s happening around town and what Hagele’s role is as mayor.

New bees are buzzing in Healdsburg

On July 1, two beehives were installed at Healdsburg Senior Living.

Police Log, Sept. 23-29

Traffic collision at Parkland Farms
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7. And readers are encouraged to read the logs of those calls, from Sept. 23-29 here...

House subcommittee restores $3 million for UTTC operating costs

The president of United Tribes Technical College called it "wonderful news" that the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior has approved $3 million in federal funding for UTTC.

Sen. McGuire Presents Proclamation to Healdsburg Kiwanis

Between sets of Americana rock from Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs at the Healdsburg Plaza last Tuesday, Aug. 8, State Sen. Mike McGuire took over the stage and, in his inimical manner, drew attention to a very special birthday. One of Healdsburg’s most influential,...

Proposition 25: Abolishing cash bail

As part of its statewide election coverage, CalMatters has given Sonoma West Publishers permission to use its explainers of state propositions. Scroll through the module below to learn about Proposition 25. 
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