Finally some good news for California nursing home residents
After a devastating sweep that killed more than 9,000 residents and workers, COVID-19 has nearly disappeared from California’s nursing homes.
Looking back at Healdsburg’s prune blossom tour
As Healdsburg delves into spring, yellow mustard pops up from a carpet of greenery, buds break on grape vines and poppies and other flowers start to bloom, but spring in Healdsburg looked quite different in the mid-1900s.
Security cameras on the horizon for Windsor Town Green
The Town of Windsor will go ahead with the prospect of installing up to $25,000 worth of security camera equipment on the Town Green, after a unanimous vote at the Sept. 1 Windsor Town Council meeting. The council directed staff to further explore the option and come back with policies and procedures at a later meeting.
Humanity First: Providing shelter to those in need
The Cloverdale community has new temporary residents these days, and we all have Carolyn Lewis to thank.
Why is Grata’s chef Eric Foster so grateful?
Having navigated the pandemic and resultant worker shortage, chef Eric Foster’s new Windsor restaurant Grata is approaching the end of a successful — if unusual — first year.
70% of county’s residents aged 12 and older have received at least one COVID vaccine dose
Seven out of 10 Sonoma County residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and more than 300,000 residents have been partially vaccinated, according to an announcement from Sonoma County health officials on May 28.
Creek Week volunteer opportunities
Throughout the Russian River watershed, the third week of September is recognized as Creek Week. This year Creek Week is from September 16 to September 24. During Creek Week, creek, river and ocean clean-up campaigns will take place throughout Sonoma and Mendocino Counties.
County ratifies emergency declaration
Supes say county was more prepared this time for disaster, hail fire crews for teamwork
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.
