Water Agency’s Davis appointed new state water resources chief
California Governor Jerry Brown has named Sonoma County Water Agency General Manager Grant Davis as the new director of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The appointment, which requires state Senate confirmation, means Davis takes over Aug. 1 as head of the state agency that oversees California’s water supplies.
Healdsburg students graduate Empire College
Three Healdsburg area residents graduated from Empire College at commencement exercises on Thursday evening, June 15, at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.
A special time, thanks to Rotary
The Rotary Clubs of North Sonoma County debuted a new summer activity program last Sunday, aimed at children and youth with special needs and their families.
Construction projects well underway at Healdsburg schools
Major projects for high school and elementary school; minor work elsewhere
Memorial Bridge retrofit project wins public works award
The retrofit of the 1921 steel truss bridge over the Russian River at Healdsburg has received an award from the American Public Works Association as “Project of the Year.”
Healdsburg Chamber honors businesses
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce honored 13 local businesses with Business of the Year awards at a barbecue dinner at Tayman Park Clubhouse on July 14. This event revived a long-ago tradition of annually honoring businesspersons and businesses for their contributions to the economic vitality of the community. This year’s recipients are:
