Rail Trails, an Idea Whose Time is Summer
Enter the rail trail. The concept developed in the 1980s as railroads across the country were decommissioned and a growing population sought new trails to travel. Thus the Rails to Trails Conservancy was formed out of timely necessity. Nearly 2,500 rail trails nationally now span 25,000 miles, as practical a reuse of a transportation corridor as one could conceive...
Healdsburg Police Log March 26-April 1
Sunday, March 26
11:45am. Report of a subject in front of the Big John's Market entrance that RP (Reporting Party) states last night shoplifted $12-13 worth of food, and they do want to press charges. A 39-year-old male was cited for petty theft and panhandling...
Drinking in Public Rules May Stay Relaxed, Says City
The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission contemplated new rules for public consumption of alcohol at their Feb. 8 meeting, a month after their endorsement of a new set of nonsmoking rules for city parks, which broadly expanded non-smoking areas to include sidewalks and parking...
Police Log, Jan. 1 – 7, 2024
The weekly mix of violations including driving under the influence, possession of drugs, hit-and-run accident, grand theft, vandalism, and a burglary in Healdsburg.
Op-Ed: How the Brown Act Preserves Transparency
In a democracy, the government serves the people; the people do not serve the government. Because there is no accountability without transparency, the California Constitution guarantees that “the meetings of public bodies” shall be “open to public scrutiny.”
The Brown Act, California’s open meetings law...
Healdsburg Year in Review: People
Every year, SoCoNews compiles a list of the year’s most noteworthy events, happenings and newsmakers and writes a comprehensive timeline that looks back at the year.
Sen. McGuire Presents Proclamation to Healdsburg Kiwanis
Between sets of Americana rock from Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs at the Healdsburg Plaza last Tuesday, Aug. 8, State Sen. Mike McGuire took over the stage and, in his inimical manner, drew attention to a very special birthday.
One of Healdsburg’s most influential,...
Police Log, June 10 – 18
Monday, June 10
10:11am A hit-and-run accident occurred on Greens Drive at Matheson Street. The driver of the other vehicle stopped to make sure the victim was okay, but then left before exchanging information. Officers responded and took a report.
11:51am Petty theft occurred on Highland...
