Foppoli, accused of sexual assault, files initial paperwork to run for mayor in 2022
Paperwork filing was made 'for technical reasons'
Palm Drive hits a pothole on the road to dissolution
There were plenty of surprises at the Palm Drive Health Care District Board meeting last night. The biggest surprise was that the two hot button issues that most of the public had shown up to hear about — the setting of the tax rate for next year and the fate of the Gravenstein Health Action Chapter — had been removed from the agenda during a 5-minute open session earlier that day, when no members of the public were present.
Sowing seeds for the future
In under a week, Kiley Clark has raised over $75,000 to put toward starting a Black-owned, regenerative farm
Winegrowers look back, and ahead, at changing market
Sonoma County’s largest industry and world-class calling card last year was greatly impacted by the dual calamities of more wildfires and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Where “sip” used to be something you did with a glass of premium Sonoma County wine, in 2020 “SIP” also stood for shelter in place.
In Memoriam: Barry Steele
Well-known local businessman Barry Steele reportedly passed away last month. The former owner of the Fairview Inn & Suites at the south end of town "died unexpectedly" at age 81 "on the land he loved in Geyserville," his obituary says. More from the obit: "Barry 'Like...
Masks still required in HUSD, but there are a few other changes to district COVID policy
Sonoma County lifted its universal indoor mask mandate on Feb. 16, however, school districts, including the Healdsburg Unified School District (HUSD), are still requiring indoor masking for students and adults.
Fundraiser raises over $500,000 for Corazón Healdsburg
Over $500,000 was raised on Saturday, July 17, at Corazón Healdsburg’s annual Event of the Heart fundraiser. The fundraiser was held at the newly built Bacchus Landing event venue in Healdsburg.
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.
Judd Family Memorial campaign continues
Vandalized Holocaust fountain may serve as teachable moment
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.





















