A safe space for students under stress
The High School Wellness Center faces a significant threat due to school district budget cuts that have eliminated the full-time intake coordinator position. This role is essential for keeping the center open during school hours to meet the needs of Healdsburg students.
Southbound Arata off-ramp to be built in next year
Northbound on-ramp still off in future; some concerned
Healdsburg council approves move to six-stage water shortage contingency plan
The Healdsburg City Council had a unanimous vote last week in approval of changing the city’s three-stage water shortage contingency plan of the Healdsburg Municipal Code to a six-stage plan, aligning with the California Department of Water Resources recommendations on water contingency plans.
Sebastopol updates its granny unit rules
New state laws force revision of city’s ADU ordinance
Massage parlor stung by prostitution arrest
The owner of Sakura Therapy and Shiatsu in Larkfield Shopping
Santa and his helpers blanket West County with good wishes
The Jolly Old Elf himself (along with assistants and various
10th annual Jazz on the Menu is Feb. 19
Evening of dining and live music supports local musical education programs
CalFire feeling ‘cautiously optimistic’ about progress
Updated Wednesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m. —
Guest Commentary
Hold on to your butts — your cigarette butts, that is. Let’s face it: many smokers litter when discarding their cigarette butts. They are dropped on sidewalks, tossed out the car window, and left on beaches. A cigarette butt is so small, it is easy to feel like we’re really not littering at all. What’s a cigarette butt compared to tossing a bag of fast food wrappers into the street or pouring a can of used oil in the gutter?
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.

















