Countdown: Some shifts in election results
Over a week after the June 2 election, some of the races are proving to be tough to call, given California’s month-long window for certifying elections.
Pride flag flies as Council approves budget
The Healdsburg City Council meeting on Monday was preceded by an annual event, the raising of the Pride flag over city hall. The flag raising was an occasion for celebration, inspiration and ice cream, then it was followed by a budget meeting...
Stock swap one creative solution in a unique housing market
The owner of an Eastside Rd. property in Healdsburg has agreed to sell his vacation rental for $2 million in Anthropic stock instead of cash, a $500,000 discount off the $2.5 million asking price. It is the first deal of its kind we have encountered in Sonoma County, and the structure says as much about Healdsburg’s market as it does about the buyer it is designed for.
Turnover or refresh at Planning Commission?
Phil Luks calls it quits after influential term on the city Planning Commission, where applications are being accepted until Thursday afternoon
Police Log, May 18 – 24
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, May 18
7:25am The Reporting Party (RP) on Valley View Drive said an unknown person was going through the mail. The concern was documented and the RP was advised to...
SMART stays on track: The results of the June 2 election take shape
Measure B, which seeks to renew the quater-cent sales tax to provide SMART with revenue for another 30 years, passed handily. It pulled in over 70% of the vote in Sonoma County; only 67% was necessary to win.
Don’t forget to vote! Primary voting ends 8pm Tuesday
The entire first page of the ballot lists 61 candidates for governor; however only the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November (unless 50% or more choose a particular candidate, which seems unlikely).
Downtown drivers put businesses at risk
Three recent incidents in downtown Healdsburg have residents wondering if it’s safe to dine at a parklet or even walk the sidewalks. In all cases, drivers not fully in command of their vehicles were involved in property damage accidents, though thankfully no one was hurt.
OPEN MIC: Building a bridge the smart way
As a co-owner of River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe, Kim Lockhart has asked SMART repeatedly for information about the planned railroad bridge over the Russian River, because they send thousands of customers paddling under the same bridge that SMART is demolishing next summer. But SMART has demurred from sharing details...
Police Log, May 11 – 17
SCOURING THE BEACH Members of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of a Russian River beach-side shooting incident, reported on May 20 - one of several recent incidents at or near Badger Park.
