Sparks fly over county’s proposed pension panel
If the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors’ plan to reinstitute an independent advisory committee on pension reforms wasn’t a politically-motivated proposal it became one after labor union leader Lisa Maldonado attacked it during a public hearing this week.
Healdsburg council reviewing options for a universal basic income pilot program
At its next meeting on Monday, Oct. 4, the Healdsburg City Council will be discussing next steps for the implementation of a universal/guaranteed basic income pilot program.
Sebastopol Police Logs, Oct. 18-24
The following are crimes excerpted from Sebastopol Police Department daily crime log entries and listed at the time the alleged violation was reported.
Healdsburg Police and Sheriff’s Logs, Jan. 22-28
The following are excerpted from Healdsburg Police Department daily log entries and the log entries of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department for the Healdsburg area.
Healdsburg woman makes masks for community members
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many people in Sonoma County and around the world have taken to creating masks for healthcare workers, frontline personnel and community members. Longtime Healdsburg quilters Denise Feldman has put a pause on her quilt making to join the cause. She now makes between 15-20 masks a day, which she distributes from her front porch to community members.Â
Governor declares drought emergency in northwest counties
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 21 declared a drought emergency for parched water systems along the Russian River watershed that serve hundreds of thousands of Californians in two counties.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today launches Agriculture Day program
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) partnered with Sonoma County Farm Bureau to support the organization’s agriculture program. Nearly 100 juniors from high schools from Sonoma County participated in Agriculture Day.
Plaza businesses undergo changes
While the St. Dizier retail furniture store and showroom on the corner of Center and Matheson streets will be closing its doors after 20 years, the St. Dizier upstairs design firm will be very much alive and operating and will remain open to serve clients.
Healdsburg moves to second stage of water emergency plan
The city of Healdsburg is requiring a 20% reduction in water use system-wide. The Healdsburg City Council voted unanimously to implement Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Emergency Plan on May 3, brought on by a significant drought.
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.
