In Memoriam: Doc Cummings, Beloved Busker
Healdsburg’s most familiar busker, the inimitable Doc Cummings, has passed away in his early 70s, according to friends and family on Facebook. His name was Donald O. Cummings, but he reportedly went by his initials — “Doc” — for short. I’m not sure how Doc died,...
Rediscovering DeLoach Vineyards
After 20-plus years in the wine industry, I can admit that I am guilty of writing off a winery or brand or assuming I know it well enough, only to later realize that it has been so long since I’ve actually visited the winery,...
Measure B forum talks tourism versus services and schools
The Sonoma County League of Women Voters hosted a forum devoted to discussing the pros and cons of the two measures on the ballot for west county voters in March. The first, Measure A, asks voters to approve a $48 parcel tax for West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) and the other, Measure B, asks voters to approve a 4% increase to west county’s transient occupancy tax for hotels and short-term rentals to help support west county schools and fire districts.
THE Jazz Club sparks it up with Charged Particles, Mar. 1
On Thursday, March 1, the Cloverdale Arts Alliance will present Bay Area favorite, Charged Particles, at THE Jazz Club.
UPDATE: Raven film premiere postponed – Short film with Healdsburg roots set to premiere at the Raven on July 31
UPDATE: The Raven film premiere event on July 31 will be postponed until next year, according to event producers Hannah Levin and Okalani Luna.
Plans for Sebastopol Inn being discussed at Dec. 15 council meeting
The city of Sebastopol is inviting the community to attend a meeting discussing Sonoma County’s purchase of the Sebastopol Inn to shelter homeless residents vulnerable to COVID-19 through California’s new Project Homekey program.
Granddaughter arrested, grandfather cited after altercation with baseball bat in Windsor
A family disturbance in Windsor in which a 17-year-old girl allegedly struck her grandfather with a baseball bat saw both family members facing legal consequences.
Measure A looks to be falling short of votes needed to pass
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates in the following days. The status of Measure B will be covered under a separate article.
Windsor Town Council reviews lighting and landscape district assessments
At its meeting on April 21, the Windsor Town Council proceeded with the second of three meetings regarding the assessments of the town’s lighting and landscape districts. The districts help support the cost of maintaining parks, streetlights, street landscaping and the Windsor Senior Center. An increase in the assessment cost based on the cost of living index is being proposed and will be discussed at a public hearing on Jun 16.
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.
