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July 18, 2025

Scaly dilemma: is it a gopher snake or a rattlesnake?

Proper identification key to safety, for humans and snakes

‘Town hall’ meetings on cannabis

Nearest local meeting is Aug. 2

Civic duty: working at a polling place can be an education

Elections are a busy time of year. Citizens work around their busy schedules to come in and vote or send out their vote by mail ballots, arguments break out between voters on various issues, and people have to educate themselves on different candidates and measures with a mix of advertisements in the mail, political platform websites and televised debates.

Pokémon fever inspires gamers to get up and go

Rena Charles and Angela Pustorino work at the Aerena Galleries in Healdsburg, but they also have something else in common: the thrill of the hunt.

Living a century: Fern Pagni says she only feels 40

Thursday June 21, Fern Pagni turns 100 years old. Born in Massachusetts and the second eldest of four, Pagni’s life has been driven by her dedication to family and helping others.

Businesses adopt survival tactics during downtown construction

To restless commuters, Healdsburg Avenue’s improvements promise an end to long backups at traffic lights. It is nearly impossible to work, live or travel into town without confronting the buildup of the single five-way intersection of Mill, Vine and Healdsburg Avenue. With construction starting last week, an upgrade to city infrastructure is past due.

Are county pensions ballooning beyond control?

County pays $300,000 a day in pension costs

‘A huge heart and a strong leader’

Vigil to be held in plaza Friday night in memory of Drew Esquivel

‘Marion Lane’ dedicated to longtime Healdsburg resident

Friends and family of the late Marion Tingstrom gathered Tuesday to celebrate a small, private street named after Tingstrom.

Housing exemptions cut from community separators

County planners recommend not allowing affordable housing projects in designated greenbelts
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