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The Russian River’s endangered salmon population faces near extinction this century if current environmental hazards go unchecked, according to a report last week to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.

One more thing to add to the Point Fire damage report I gave you over the weekend: A plot of wine grapes called Lago di Merlo Vineyards near Lake Sonoma may have been destroyed by some of the hot-pink fire retardant dropped by Cal...

While damage assessment is still ongoing for the Walbridge and Meyers fires, and the LNU Lightening Complex as a whole, CalFire has released a map of properties damaged and destroyed that includes an interactive feature where residents can input their address to see if their home has been destroyed or damaged, or if it is still intact with no sustained damage.

As Healdsburg continues to search for the answer to the affordable housing problem, the city has created a new position – Community Housing and Development Director – and has hired a local to tackle the new role.

The April 7 meeting of the Windsor Town council will tackle a lot of topics that are directly impacted by previous years: pandemic impacts on events and budgets, fire and disaster issues, pesticide management and trying to lift spirits with public art.

Check out the cute new hut for seeds and books at Badger Park! City Manager Jeff Kay announced its debut in his last community report, saying: “Despite the rain showers, our dedicated parks team has been hard at work, tackling important projects and making much needed...

BUST On Feb. 12, Healdsburg Police performed a welfare check on an elementary school child who was not picked up after school at the bus stop. Police had been contacted on the advice of a family member about possible drug use by the mother. During the welfare check they located several ounces of suspected methamphetamines, marijuana, and a scale in the mother’s vehicle outside the residence. During the booking process of the suspect, a 33-year old woman, it was discovered that she was in possession of additional items of contraband concealed in her bra, including drugs, paraphernalia, and over $1,000 in US and Mexican currency.

The Planning Commission works in a collaborative way with the Planning Department and the City Council. Commissioners are selected by the council and advise the city on the merit of upcoming projects. We keep in mind the wishes of the residents and protect the environment and our tree inventory.