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Three recent incidents in downtown Healdsburg have residents wondering if it’s safe to dine at a parklet or even walk the sidewalks. In all cases, drivers not fully in command of their vehicles were involved in property damage accidents, though thankfully no one was hurt.

As a co-owner of River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe, Kim Lockhart has asked SMART repeatedly for information about the planned railroad bridge over the Russian River, because they send thousands of customers paddling under the same bridge that SMART is demolishing next summer. But SMART has demurred from sharing details...

SCOURING THE BEACH Members of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of a Russian River beach-side shooting incident, reported on May 20 - one of several recent incidents at or near Badger Park.

Things are taking shape for the 77th annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair, perhaps the most thoroughly Healdsburg event on the calendar. Between the culinary “Experience” of last weekend and the oncoming “Edge” of next month, it’s as if history grabs us by the nape and says, “Pay attention to now!”

Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson presented the council with options to expand rebate programs to encourage electric vehicle (EV) usage. The rebates will apply to new or used electric cars and are limited to qualifying low-income households.

The Healdsburg Police Department played its part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 18, joining other law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. Plus Dispatches...

On May 8, Healdsburg found out what kind of party SMART brings to town. T-shirts and other swag were lined up for free distribution, there was plenty of food to dine on, while officials from Sacramento to Petaluma enthusiastically testified to the benefits of regional rail transportation.

7:39am The Reporting Party (RP) at Safeway on Vine Street said a hit-and-run occurred in the parking lot. The suspect was not at the scene, but a bystander had information about the incident. A report was taken. And more news from Healdsburg Police Dispatch...

The Foley Family Community Pavilion gets another workout this Friday, May 8, when SMART holds a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Healdsburg Extension Project. The event, from 1 to 3pm, will include complimentary refreshments, commemorative T-shirts and other swag....

The City Council discussed and approved a proposal by artist Jake Messing to create an agricultural themed mural in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion. Messing was chosen out of 63 applications from local, regional and international artists.