Healdsburg Forever celebrates $160,000 in grants, honors Hafner
A rainy night didn’t deter nearly 200 donors and nonprofit leaders from gathering in Healdsburg at SHED to celebrate local philanthropy and to honor Mary Hafner for her steadfast leadership and support of the Healdsburg Forever Fund.
CTE grants given to county high schools
The Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Board of Directors has approved over $225,000 in grant funding for the 2021-22 school year, impacting more than 2,500 high school students throughout Sonoma County.
Cloverdale Planning Commission holding public hearing for Vintner’s Co-Op building signs
The Cloverdale Planning Commission is meeting this Tuesday, May 4, to discuss the signage for the Sonoma County Vintner’s Co-Op building, which is currently being built on South Cloverdale Boulevard just south of Renner Petroleum. The public hearing for the sign plan is the only regular business item on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be held over Zoom. To view the full agenda, click here.
Former Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy indicted by grand jury for use of excessive force
In a statement released on Nov. 6, the district attorney’s office announced that former Sheriff’s Deputy Charlie Blount has been indicted on two felony charges for his role in the death of David Glen Ward, which occurred on Nov. 27, 2019. The charges include involuntary manslaughter and assault under color of authority. Both charges include an allegation of personal infliction of great bodily harm. After self-surrendering on an arrest warrant, Blount will be arraigned on Nov. 12, 2020.
PG&E conducting aerial patrols for PSPS drill on Aug. 7
Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 7, PG&E will be conducting aerial patrols of power lines in Sonoma, Lake and Humboldt counties. Flights will begin around 8 a.m.
Photos: Healdsburg Library opening draws a crowd
The modernization of Healdsburg’s library includes new carpet, paint, lighting, windows and of course room for books. Fanciful tree shapes and innovative reading cubbyholes surround the expanded Children’s Area. Adults can investigate extensive new shelving, and the Sonoma County Wine Library has expanded storage.
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.
