No school waivers for the foreseeable future
Case count too high, potential to consider in distance learning through December
Recalls past and present
History has proven that recall elections are one of the worst facets of our representative democracy. They are almost always misdirected, often full of vengeful emotions, very costly, and, almost always ineffective. It may be a very good thing that most recall election attempts never make it to a ballot. California has had 179 attempted recall elections in the last 100 years. Only 11 have qualified for a ballot and, of those, only six have been successful, the last one notably in 2003 when Gray Davis was recalled from his governor’s post.
Get ready, set, go: The Fitch Mountain Footrace is June 10
The Healdsburg Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund, in cooperation with Healdsburg Kiwanis Club has announced the 44th running of the Fitch Mountain Footrace, on Sunday, June 10.
Ruse Sues the City Over Code Enforcement Violation
“The Notice of Violation was prompted by multiple factors including anonymous complaints and social media posts by The Ruse promoting selling memberships for a club component for non-registered guests," said Police Chief Matt Jenkins.
Hudson Street Depot Confirmed as City’s SMART Station
Even without a formal vote, the city apparently decided with its residents—and its history—that once a train depot, always a train depot. The SMART station will go on Hudson Street.
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.
