County not optimistic about leaving the watchlist
According to a statement from the county of Sonoma, the chances of the county being removed from governor’s watchlist next week are slim. On July 13, the State of California placed Sonoma County on the state watchlist with new restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Sonoma County was given the date of Aug. 2 as the first date the state would consider lifting some of the restrictions.Â
Small businesses, big hearts
The month of May, now almost over, is/was Small Business Month in California and May 5 through 11 was National Small Business Week.
SLIDESHOW: Car show and street fair at Healdsburg High
The raindrops hovered, but stayed away. There was barbecue, music, munchies, vegetable starts, tiny houses and oh, so many cars.
Community volunteer Mitchell dies at 71
Served three terms on City Council, numerous other volunteer positions
It’s a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14
California voters will decide on Sept. 14 whether to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office, making him the second governor in state history — and just the fourth nationwide — to face a recall.Â
Hemmed in by fires, Healdsburg contemplates when or if to leave
On Wednesday morning as the newspaper was going to press, the City of Healdsburg issued an evacuation advisory for the Fitch Mountain community, Bailhache Avenue and the retirement communities along the river as uncontrolled wildfires raged to the east, north and south.
Sebastopol City Council approves new site for RV Park
The Sebastopol City Council unanimously approved a new location for a temporary RV village at 845 Gravenstein Highway North during its special meeting Nov. 30.
Healdsburg Pics of the Week: New Seed Hut, ‘Wicked Slush’ Wreckage
Check out the cute new hut for seeds and books at Badger Park! City Manager Jeff Kay announced its debut in his last community report, saying: “Despite the rain showers, our dedicated parks team has been hard at work, tackling important projects and making much needed...
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.
