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"For me, being present was not optional," writes the former mayor. "While I attended as an individual, my role on the City Council carries a profound responsibility to do everything I can to protect and support our community."

This week's police news starts off, "7:39am The Reporting Party (RP) on Old Redwood Highway was assaulted on March 21, 2026. He was punched in the face and pushed to the ground. The information was relayed to Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). A Sheriff’s deputy responded and subsequently contacted the suspect. The suspect was arrested by SCSO."

What people write on a sign represents one aspect of their argument; the other is their spoken world. Asked at the scene why the demonstrators were at the Healdsburg No Kings rally, answers varied.

"Visitors from California, the U.S. and around the world come to Healdsburg—yet our Plaza has no visible welcome or central place to answer their questions," begins one of two Letters we're publishing this week...

12:29pm An accident occurred on the Memorial Bridge on Healdsburg Avenue. The Reporting Party (RP) followed the other vehicle in order to get the driver to stop. The other driver was difficult so the RP requested the help of law enforcement. An officer responded and took a report...

The Healdsburg City Council spent much of the day on March 25 discussing existing and future city goals, and how to maintain and enhance services in a goal-setting session for the coming year.

A full spread of fruit, cookies and cupcakes, coffee and tea helped take the edge off dinner-hour munchies at the SMART Open House in Healdsburg on March 23.

The Healdsburg Museum is grateful for five decades of outstanding community support. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary all year with free special exhibitions and programming. With your support, we will continue to elevate local history for the next 50 years and beyond.

Tuesday, 11:38pm The RP said she was followed by an unknown vehicle when she entered Healdsburg. She was advised to drive to the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street. The other vehicle drove by the RP at the police department and turned around...

Space for vendors has always been a concern for the Farmers’ Market organization and the vendors themselves. “I’ll confess to not being a fan of it initially,” Janet Ciel said. “I realized it would be challenging to put vendors up there (on the stage area), as they can’t drive a car onto it. Everything will have to go up via stairs or a ramp.” But as she’s become used to the space, she’s recognized its potential.