New Healdsburg Junior High principal Michael DeFrancesco emphasizes community and culture
New principal is all about "we"
Rattlesnake avoidance training seminar for dogs in Sonoma County
As expected, this year has seen a dramatic increase in rattlesnake sightings, encounters and even bites, and it is far from over. Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs is back by popular demand.
City Council Struggles with Maps for District Elections
The third public meeting held in the effort to split Healdsburg’s electorate into districts, to satisfy the requirements of California’s Voting Rights Act, led to a general consensus among the council members to stick with their original preference: five districts each to elect a councilmember, with the mayor’s role rotating between them.
The Vietnam War — 50 years ago
Ceremonies are being held across America this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War to “thank and honor” veterans and to allow for public reflections on a time and war that seems very distant from the country we live in today.
Amy’s Wicked Slush owner arrested on suspicion of felony grand theft releases statement
Amy Joy Covin, the owner of Amy’s Wicked Slush, released a statement today in response to her Aug. 6 arrest for suspicion of felony grand theft.
Windsor Community Food & Toy Drive gearing up for a different kind of holiday
Windsor Kiwanis, the Rotary Club of Windsor and Santa Tim have been doing an annual food and toy giveaway for years, but like everything else in the pandemic year, things will be different. While local families can still receive toys and food for the holiday, and residents can still donate and volunteer their time to the endeavor, the realities of COVID have changed how it’s going to go.
North county’s hospital exiting challenging year under new ownership
Final papers expected to be signed this week as COVID-19 pandemic continues