Irish footprints in the heart of Healdsburg
Catholic priest, nun, made big impacts on the community
River road motorcycle pursuit ends safely, arrest made
Editor's Note: All suspects named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Summer school ends with sharing knowledge
Two weeks ago, Healdsburg Junior High held a summer school showcase for students and parents.
Parking still a hot issue downtown
Large employer creates wellness program aimed at easing congestion
Steelhead lessons
Thousands of people visited last weekend’s Steelhead Festival at Warm Springs Dam and Lake Sonoma. The people outnumbered the fish — and that has been our problem in the Russian River watershed for the last 60 years. The epic winter runs of spawning steelhead that once numbered over 50,000 are now down to a very few thousand, if that many.
Police Logs, Sept. 18
Monday, Sept. 18
10:55am. A woman near the kids area at Badger Park on Heron Drive was screaming that she wants to kill everyone. Officers responded and confirmed the woman doesn't want to hurt herself or anyone else.
1:56pm. Another disturbance at Badger Park on Heron...
Castañeda’s Marketplace gives back to Windsor community
Sonoma County has several Mexican markets — a place where you can find a taqueria inside and your favorite items for cooking. Jose Castañeda, owner of Casteñeda’s Marketplace in Windsor, uses his market to also give back to the community through veteran breakfasts and themed appreciation days for teachers, law enforcement, high school graduates and more. He said he likes to give because he is always receiving — it is his way of returning the favor.
Weird goings-on at Westminster Woods
On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3:40 p.m., Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from a Westminster Wood employees who said a group of people wearing robes and masks had blocked both entrances to the camp with vehicles, preventing anyone from leaving. One person was reported to have a gun.
Farewell to Necker’s Notes
Fans of the long-running, city council round-up (and send-up) known as Necker’s Notes were saddened last week when correspondent John Necker sent a notice to his subscribers that he was hanging up his spurs.
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.

















