Car chase ends in death in custody
A Petaluma man, David Glen Ward, 52, was driving through west county in his own car in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 27, when he was mistaken for a carjacker and died after a struggle with Sonoma County sheriffs and Sebastopol police.
Rotary hosts candidate forum — The mayoral candidates
The Rotary Club of Windsor hosted its candidate forum for town council and mayoral candidates on Sept. 17, but this time instead of the normal in-person format, it took place over Zoom. The host, as in year’s past, was Maureen Merrill and a timekeeper was present on the Zoom to keep people’s answers time appropriate.
Christmas Day ride-share stabbing suspect in Windsor detained
The suspect in the Christmas Day stabbing of a ride-share driver at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park in Windsor has been arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Jail, according to authorities.
Taking Care of Business
El Farolito, the popular Mexican restaurant at 128 Plaza St., underwent an overnight name change recently to Gallina D’Oro, or the Hen of Gold. The new name partners well with El Gallo Negro, owner Pedro Diaz’s increasingly popular restaurant in Windsor. Hours, menu and...
Windsor Year in Review: Crime
By far the most notable crime story of 2021 were the sexual assault and misconduct allegations levied at former Mayor Dominic Foppoli, prompting two months of defiance before eventual resignation from his position. To read more about the Foppoli scandal, see the Town of Windsor Year in Review article, which covers how the scandal developed.
Special meeting on police policy and racism tonight
At its June 16 city council Meeting, the city council approved two special meetings to plan a process to address community concerns regarding police policies and racism and nurturing a safe and healthy community.
Early Thanksgiving feast
Gobble gobble — Healdsburg community members gathered at the Healdsburg Senior Center on Nov. 25 for an early Thanksgiving meal provided by the Healdsburg Noon Rotary Club and the senior center.
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.
