War correspondents
Journalists have many essential jobs, and with the outbreak of war in Ukraine, we are witnessing their toughest assignment of all. Being a war correspondent is the life-risking assignment it looks like. The journalists now reporting from Ukraine these days are often in the line of fire with tanks rolling near them, scattered gunfire all around and war planes overhead. War correspondents answer to a select calling that requires bravery and a commitment to a mission that is closely aligned with the soldiers they share a battleground with.
Finding and curating sculptures for the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
This is part of a series on the making of the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail.
Healdsburg Flashbacks
The following snippets of history are drawn from the pages of the Healdsburg Tribune, the Healdsburg Enterprise and the Sotoyome Scimitar, and are prepared by the volunteers at the Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society. Admission is always free at the museum, open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids and Critters
Farm Facts — Sonoma County Ag Days took place on March 12 and 13, and school kids from around the county enjoyed the educational exhibits on display at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Students were able to get up close and personal with livestock, and learn all about the rich agricultural history of Sonoma County.
West County High School shooting threat considered ‘not credible’ by police so far
Local police have opened an investigation into a shooting threat West County High School (WCHS) staff learned had been posted on Instagram Monday evening, Sept. 6, according to Sebastopol Police Chief Kevin Kilgore. He said the Sebastopol Police Department’s (SPD) investigation determined the threat was likely intended for WCHS, but probably not one made in seriousness.
Alexander Valley Film Society to host movies to benefit fire relief and healing
100% of proceeds will support Sonoma County fire relief and recovery efforts
Cannabis Sales in the Pipeline
The City of Healdsburg is zeroing in on a set of rules and regulations that open the “green door” to the production and sale of cannabis inside city limits.
High on the agenda of Monday night’s City Council meeting, March 20, is hearing the recommendation...
Chefs come together to fight fire with food
In the aftermath of the worst firestorm in Sonoma County history last week, local chefs snapped into action doing what they do best: They cooked.
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.
