Killing for a View: Arboricide Alleged
When a dying oak tree branch was removed, the tree worker climbed down from the ladder and asked the owners if they were trying to kill the tree. “He then pointed out drilled holes on the side of the trunk facing our neighbor’s house, originating just over the height of the fence. These holes were overflowing with, according to our tree expert, a form of herbicide intended to poison and ultimately kill the tree.”
New laws in 2020 cover a variety of topics
A plethora of new laws have gone into affect in the new year, some with significant potential affects. Here are the highlights.
Police Log, Oct. 20-26
The Matheson and the Rooftop had a “Halloween Season Finale” from Oct 25 10:15pm to 2am, Oct. 26, which might account for several of this week's dispatch entries.,,
STEM building at high school to be dedicated in honor of science teachers
Two beloved science teachers will be remembered at a dedication ceremony later this month. Healdsburg Unified School District will honor Mark Giampaoli and Carlo Filippi, former science educators at Healdsburg High School and dedicating The Giampaoli-Filippi STEM Center in their memory.
HPD addresses traffic violations, homelessness
The Healdsburg Police Department met with local business and community members on Dec. 10 to field questions and discuss their work. Homelessness, traffic violations and youth issues with social media, were among the top concerns voiced by locals during the Q&A session.
