City Rescinds 2020 Water Conservation Requirements
The sidewalks from last week’s deluge had barely time to dry when the City of Healdsburg on Monday night lifted mandatory water conservation policies, imposed almost three years ago to combat the drought that has afflicted Sonoma County and the rest of California.
The policies...
Looking for a ‘spark’ with new social networking app
When Eric Watson and his team at Spectafy Labs decided to launch a social networking app, they chose four unique locations – Times Square in New York, Disney World in Florida, Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco ... and Healdsburg.
Career technical education webinar highlights program, student projects
It’s career technical education (CTE) awareness month and local CTE organizations and schools are celebrating with a series of webinars hosted by the Sonoma County CTE Foundation highlighting the success of students in the program and how it shapes and aids students’ futures and their career.
Holiday lights return to Main Street after long hiatus
Let there be light: Drive by councilmember brings back
Cannabis License Process in Final Stages
Seven applicants for Healdsburg’s two allowed cannabis business licenses appeared in private interviews with city staff last Thursday, while an eighth appealed their disqualification in the application process.
Late last month, the city’s cannabis team announced the results of the application process itself, with scores...
Program allows students to explore their fields of interest
From Healdsburg all the way to Bodega Bay minds are opening to new possibilities. Over the course of three weeks, beginning Jan. 23, all Healdsburg High School juniors participate in a for-credit internship program and have the opportunity to work with professionals in their field of interest and experience day-to-day responsibilities.Â
Cops Nab Spray-Paint Vandals in Early AM Response
A spate of graffiti incidents took place in Healdsburg early in the morning of March 1, but before it was over two men were arrested with incriminating evidence that police believe associated them with three such vandalism incidents that same morning.
Local Eye Doctor With a Global Vision
Healdsburg ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Barth has dedicated a significant portion of his life and career to restoring sight to those in dire need, particularly in developing countries. Barth, together with BBH Eye Foundation and partners, has helped restore sight to more than 200,000 individuals in Southeast Asia since 2019.
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.
