Police Log, Aug. 24 – 30
Misunderstandings, misdeeds and misdemeanors in the dispach log of the Healdsburg Police Department. For instance...
PG&E working to make power shutoffs shorter and smaller
PG&E is unrolling a plan to try and make its Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) shorter in duration and smaller in size this wildfire season. The utility said that it’s also aiming to provide more timely and accurate communications to its customers about PSPS’ by bolstering the website capacity and improving customer alerts. The PSPS plans were discussed during a special webinar on May 6 for Sonoma and Napa county customers.
Pomo basket weaver discusses technique and culture
On Feb. 12, the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society hosted a weaving demonstration and informative talk. Clint McKay, Dry Creek Pomo/Wappo/Wintun weaver, is a featured participant in the museum’s current exhibit, "From Diggers Bend to River Rock: People and History of Dry Creek Rancheria."
Healdsburg residents call for bold citywide climate action
Healdsburg residents and local climate activists gathered at City Hall on Aug. 2 to call for further city action to address climate change and the consequent drought that’s drastically altering the Russian River watershed and its water supply.
Police Log: May 25-31
Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, May 25-31:
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Drive-thru food drive in Sebastopol on Jan. 18
Food for Thought (FFT) is holding a drive-thru food drive in Sebastopol on Monday, Jan. 18. The food drive is being held at the Sebastopol Grange from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anonymous message roils council race
Candidate says she got letter suggesting she drop out
An anonymous letter alleging a plot to reelect an incumbent councilmember has added a wrinkle to the upcoming special election to fill a seat on the Healdsburg City Council.
The letter — which candidate Erica Whisney says...
Riverkeeper Head Recalls Local Icon, Activist Marty Griffin
Environmental pioneer and Westside Road winemaker Dr. Martin Griffin died this week at his home in Belvedere, Marin County. He was 103 years old. One of his proteges, Don McEnhill of Russian Riverkeeper, tells of the impact Griffin had on his life.
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.
