The return of The Hammer
The Hammer made its official triumphant return after the Fourth of July festivities at the Plaza.
Photos: Fourth of July in the Plaza
The Fourth of July had more than fireworks for Healdsburg residents and visitors.
Water conservation, car washes and water waste
Summer is upon us. We have completed our spring cleanup around the yard, made sure no standing water is present on our properties attracting mosquitos and set up our outdoor furniture. Summer also marks an important time of the year for water conservation. By using water wisely in the summer, it helps preserve our healthy watershed for the remainder of the year. Even though we received a lot of rainfall this winter, it is important to minimize water waste throughout our community.
Letters to the Editor, July 4
An open letter to the folks who vandalized the Pride flags in Cloverdale and Windsor
Fatal collision on River Road
According to a statement from the California Highway Patrol, on June 26, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Santa Rosa CHP officers responded to a traffic collision on River Road, east of Olivet Road.
Sonoma County Fire District Celebrates New Graduates
Recruit firefighter academy 19-1 — Friends, family and firefighters from Healdsburg, Marin and the Sonoma County Fire District gathered at the Spring Hills Community Church in Fulton on Saturday, June 29 to celebrate the 17 graduates of the Sonoma County Fire District Recruit Firefighter academy 19-1.
App seeks to bridge care gap for wildfire survivors
The wildfires of 2017 left behind more than just physical damage to people and property, they left behind mental scars that have affected people beyond just those who lost homes or loved ones. In the wake of the fires, the Wildfire Mental Health Collaborative (WMHC) sprung up to provide support to anyone struggling in the aftermath.
Improving access to your library: Library eliminates fines for 80,000 patrons
On July 1, the Sonoma County Library went “fine-free” and eliminated overdue fines for items returned late. In addition, all past fines were waived. In all, more than 80,000 people — 30 percent of all library borrowers — had their overdue fines waived.
