Humane Society of Sonoma County – Healdsburg Activity Log June 3 – June 9
Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the slideshow (above) of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Sonoma Humane Society, Healdsburg Center.
Masks still required in HUSD, but there are a few other changes to district COVID policy
Sonoma County lifted its universal indoor mask mandate on Feb. 16, however, school districts, including the Healdsburg Unified School District (HUSD), are still requiring indoor masking for students and adults.
Healdsburg District Hospital on the path to new ownership
After years of searching and negotiating to find a strategic partner, the board of directors that oversee the Healdsburg District Hospital this week voted to go forward with final agreements with NorCal Health Connect, an affiliate of Providence St. Joseph Health. Pending a vote by the taxpayer-owners of the Northern Sonoma County Healthcare District (NSCHD) in November, ownership and management of the hospital will change and be final.
Mike McGuire’s election gamble
Mark McGuire isn't just running to be a congressman in 2027, but in 2026 too. That would put another Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives which could be crucial in any congressional effort to limit or correct President Trump’s power at the national level during the remainder of 2026.
Students walk out of West County High School to protest name change
West County High School (WCHS) students walked off campus Friday morning to boast WCHS pride and protest the school board’s vote to reinstate the Analy High School name.
A year in community events
If more evidence is needed to prove how full Healdsburg’s community events and celebration calendar is, just look back at how many postponed gatherings and special events had to be cancelled or rescheduled in the days after the Oct. 23, 2019 Kincade Fire.
Jimenez appointed to mayoral seat, Kelley to serve as vice mayor
Despite going late into the night after a long agenda and a raucous start to the meeting, in the annual reshuffling of the council seats, the Healdsburg City Council selected Vice Mayor Ozzy Jimenez as the new mayor of Healdsburg following a unanimous vote and a nomination by Mayor Evelyn Mitchell. Councilmember Ariel Kelley will serve as the city’s vice mayor.
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.
