Former Sebastopol mayor arrested for sex crimes released before trial
Trigger warning: This article contains details of sexual assault that may be troubling to readers and to sexual assault survivors.
City sustains costly damage from atmospheric river soaker
Water treatment plant and city parks take the biggest blow
Drug overdose-related deaths continue to be a concern in Sonoma County
In the past year, the pandemic has had many effects on mortality, including deaths from COVID-19, however, drug overdose deaths continue to be a concern and appear to have been exasperated by the pandemic according to a report from Jenny Mercado, a Sonoma County epidemiologist.
Fire district’s Knights Valley annexation to go before public
A public hearing on the possible annexation of Knights Valley Volunteer Fire Company to the Geyserville Fire Protection District is set for Wednesday, June 5.
District proposing cuts for upcoming school year
The Healdsburg Unified School District is looking for ways to save money next year in response to the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is proposing certain cuts such as leaving several vacant positions unoccupied, as well as reducing professional development, cutting the freshman seminar class for the year and a 20% reduction to individual school site budgets, among others. The suggested cuts include the layoff of only one employee, a special education bus driver.
Quality of care issues continue at Healdsburg Senior Living
Editor's note: After publication of this article, the Tribune learned of a technical email glitch that made it difficult for Pacifica Senior Living to send and receive requests for comments via email. The Tribune is currently planning a follow up article regarding a press release that details the changes that Healdsburg Senior Living is hoping to implement under its new director.
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.
