Police Log, April 7- 13
Early Monday morning, at 1:37am, The RP said he was scammed via the internet. The suspect told the RP to pay to avoid the suspect posting information to the public via Telegram. The RP sent the suspect $300 through PayPal. The RP was advised to contact his bank about the scam and also to delete and block the suspect. The RP was provided with the websites www.ic3.gov and www.ftc.gov.
Busy Week for Council as Goals, Districting On Agenda
The Healdsburg City Council will have a lengthy goal-setting meeting on Friday this week, an annual discussion that assists the body and its members in prioritizing their efforts for the coming year. The following Monday, April 21, the council will hold its second regular meeting of the month, one which is likely to have its own challenges in light of the April 7 meeting and its revision of the 5-district map for City Council seats. Buckle up...
Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Farmers’ Market Begins
'There’s a magic hour on Saturday mornings when the sun hasn’t quite burned through the morning mist and the scent of basil floats on the breeze. It’s in that moment—coffee in one hand, tote bag in the other—that Healdsburg wakes up..." Meet our new columnist, Liza Gershman.
Letters: Council Meeting Draws Complaints
Readers weight in on the latest news from the city on districts, parklets and Birds: "I spoke to the gentleman who had the contract to maintain the bikes a couple of months ago. He told me how difficult the job was. He had to pay for all the replacement parts upfront, and wait for reimbursement from Bird. That is why so many bikes were in such a state of disrepair..."
Federal Funding Cut for Museum & Library Studies
The library and museum world is reeling from a new executive order issued on March 14, 2025, targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to support libraries in all 50 states. Sonoma County Library Director Erika Thibault reports...
Police Log, March 31-April 6
On Thursday, at 6:51pm, a man with his dog unleashed was fully undressed on the RP’s property on Yew Circle. The man walked onto the property to gain access to the river. Officers arrived on the scene, but the RP did not want to press charges. The man was given appropriate resources.
Healdsburg Bookshop Owner Passes Away — But Levin & Company Lives On
The harrowing medical journey of Aaron Rosewater, beloved co-owner of the Levin & Company bookstore on the Healdsburg plaza, came to a heartbreaking end last week. Aaron died in the hospital Friday, according to loved ones. His wife Gwen, who shared updates throughout the ordeal...
Jendala Day: Celebrate a Staple of the Healdsburg Community
Not everyone gets their own holiday when they pass away — but not everyone is Jendala Utsch.
The legions of locals who adored this Healdsburg artist, entrepreneur and love warrior are organizing a celebration of life for her at the Villa Chanticleer on Fitch Mountain this coming...
Summer’s Market Reopens for Business in Healdsburg
Healdsburg high schoolers and Powell Avenue people, rejoice! Summer’s Market, the little neighborhood convenience store and deli that replaced Powell Avenue Market a little over a decade ago, is up and running again. Co-owners Summer Sebastiani and Todd Fernandez officially reopened this week after months of...
Avelo Airlines Cuts Half Its Sonoma County Flights — and Pivots to Deportation
This is a rough one. Not even one year after Avelo Airlines announced it would start calling our local Santa Rosa airport one of its home bases, to much fanfare, airline bosses have decided to vacate their new hub and cut all the new flights they...
