In Memoriam: Latisha “Tish” Vasquez
This is a heavy one. Healdsburg High graduate Latisha "Tish" Vasquez, who was born and raised in Cloverdale and Healdsburg but had been living in Oregon recently, just took her own life at age 26, according to family friend Brenda Norberg. She was "loved...
The Madrona is getting a makeover and is set to reopen later this year under new name, new owners
The old Madrona Manor Inn is set to reopen in late 2021 as The Madrona, a whole new luxury country hotel experience led and designed by interior designer Jay Jeffers.
Hearings on changes to Russian River Flow begin Nov. 4
Scoping sessions start in two weeks with a Nov. 4 workshop in
Planning Commissioner applicants await appointment
Nearly every project or development of consequence comes up before the Planning Commission at one point or more during its application process, making a fully seated commission necessary for effective civic planning.
Assembly Race Finishes With a Flurry
Five of the candidates are Democrats, and one is Republican. The party registration in the five-county region is 51% Democratic, 22% Republican and 19% no party preference.
Legacy lives on at Estrella Library
A fifth grade class filed into the Estrella Library at Fitch Mountain Elementary School on Friday, March 6, and patiently sat down on a cushioned reading corner adorned with star embroidered pillows.
SLIDESHOW: Twilight Parade 2018
The 69th annual Healdsburg Country Future Farmers Fair Twilight Parade took place through downtown Healdsburg Thursday, May 24. The big small town procession included lots of farmers and farm animals, local musical bands, civic clubs, young students, antique vehicles, horses, local commercial business floats, elected officials and beauty pageant royalty.
When the time comes: New support for Healdsburg seniors
Healdsburg’s City Council recently approved “When The Time Comes” (WTTC), a new city service designed to help residents navigate end-of-life planning and support.
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.

















