Lyrics for a new year
Last January, now a whole year ago, America may have experienced both its worst and best days of the year.
Weed abatement, Women’s Day and compassion
AAt its regular public meeting on Aug, 17, the City council At its regular public meeting, the council began with a proclamation acknowledging Women’s Equality Day, the 106th anniversary of the enactment constitutional amendment which secured the right to vote for women.
District architect team identifies potential updates and projects for high school
Three potential school site projects — including the modernization of all Healdsburg High School main building classrooms, the creation of a black box theater at the high school or the creation of an outdoor amphitheater at the high school — were identified during a recent update of the Healdsburg Unified School District’s (HUSD) facilities master plan.
County sets deadline for clearing out debris
The County of Sonoma has established deadlines for property owners to clear Kincade Fire debris following completion of the county sponsored Household Hazardous Waste sweep.
West County Health Centers opens two COVID-19 vaccination clinics
West County Health Centers (WCHC) debuts two COVID-19 community vaccination clinics this week, at Guerneville Elementary School in Guerneville and at Analy High School in Sebastopol, according to a Jan. 29 WCHC press release.
Flashbacks for April 27, 2023
100 years ago – April 26, 1923
Plan to Beautify Gateway to City
In connection with Clean-Up Week, which is to be held here beginning on April 30, members of the board of trustees and the Chamber of Commerce are discussing a plan to do away...
Oregon posts workplace outbreaks, California has no such plan
California and Oregon were lauded for their early response to the pandemic, with swift and broad shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus. In reopening their economies, both states imposed stringent requirements for masks and face coverings.Â
UPDATE: Local Goodwill president reverses decision to board up windows ahead of election night
Editor's Note: Last night we published a story on local Goodwill locations being boarded up ahead of Election Day. This morning, the president and CEO reversed her decision, and contacted us to let us know she had changed her mind. We have written a new story outlining her thoughts, and those wishing to read the original story will find it at the bottom of this story.
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.
