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May 19, 2026

In Memoriam: Yasuko ‘Suzie’ Buchignani

A member of the local Buchignani clan and familiar face in the Healdsburg wine industry, Yasuko "Suzie" Buchignani, passed away earlier this month at age 79. Here's the story of Suzie's life, from her obituary: "She was born on March 9th, 1945 in Fukuoka,...

Fitch Mountain Trails, Villa Dog Park to Reopen in May

We have an end in sight, at last, for the renovation project that has kept the Fitch Mountain trails closed since last summer. The city is planning a big reopening party for the trail system and dog park next to the Villa Chanticleer on...

Dominic Foppoli: 7 Women Move Forward With Sex-Assault Claims Against Healdsburg Winery Son

Remember Dominic Foppoli? Over the past few years, the heir to Healdsburg's Christopher Creek Winery on Limerick Lane and disgraced ex-mayor of Windsor has been accused by over a dozen women of leveraging his status to get them into situations where he could sexually assault and abuse them. Last...

Bike Race, Marathon Take Over Rural Healdsburg

There were two large athletic events in rural Healdsburg over the weekend, both of them an annual thing: a world-famous bike race called Levi's GranFondo and a spring marathon out at Lake Sonoma. Both got started first thing Saturday morning. For the bike race,...

Gaza War Protesters Target Healdsburg Weapons Facility

You may have seen or heard the dozens of Gaza war protesters demonstrating in Healdsburg this morning, one day after major anti-war protests swept the nation. Down in the Bay Area, protesters halted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and the 880 for hours...

Healdsburg Kids Sweep Statewide Contest for Vocational Skills

A growing movement at Healdsburg High School to expand vocational education paid off last weekend in SoCal, where six HHS students medaled in the annual statewide SkillsUSA competition. Competing against regional winners from across California, local students took home gold in three categories: “culinary arts,”...

Police Log, March 25 – 31

March 25, 2024 1:15am A hit-and-run accident occurred on Healdsburg Avenue. The Reporting Party’s (RP) vehicle was hit by another vehicle that was likely doing donuts. Officers responded and were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. A report was taken. 7:55am Petty theft occurred at Rite...

Letters to the Editor, April 11

Dear Editor: A great way to contribute to Earth Day: with your plastic bags. Kind of an oxymoron! Here’s the info: On Sunday, April 21, the City of Healdsburg, along with Climate Action Healdsburg, is holding the CLIMATE FEST event in the Plaza. This huge event—noon...

Foley Closes Chalkboard, Plans New Restaurant With ‘Latin Cuisine’

Chalkboard, the high-end Healdsburg restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Les Mars at 27 North St., closed abruptly late last month. Under the hotel’s signature striped awnings, its street-facing windows are now covered in brown paper. Both the hotel and restaurant space are owned...

In Memoriam: Karen Bosworth

Healdsburg native Karen Bosworth — a local healthcare worker, education leader, business owner, softball player, rancher and mom — passed away last month at her home in Geyserville. She was in her mid 80s. According to her obituary, Karen was working as a medical...
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