Huffman sponsors mask contest
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the nation, we all have the power to do more to keep ourselves and other people safe. This means following public health recommendations, wearing a face mask in public spaces, observing six-feet social distancing, and frequently washing our hands for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Former Healdsburg school librarian, rancher turns 100
Healdsburg has another centenarian, Louise Buchignani, who turned 100 on Sept. 21.
Library’s ‘BiblioBike’ gets national recognition
"In October, the Healdsburg Regional Library received a special award from the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. Charity Anderson (our Children’s Services Librarian) and I traveled to St. Louis to accept the award on behalf of the library, and I want to give the community the full story of Healdsburg’s BiblioBike so we can celebrate together," reports Regional Manager Jon Haupt.
Photo gallery: Small grass fire erupts in north Windsor
At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 a small grass fire erupted in an empty field along Old Redwood Highway, just east of the terminus of Starr Road. The field sits between AAction Rents and McLea’s Tire, though neither business suffered damage as a result of the blaze.
Countywide food emergency is growing
Volunteers, donations being overwhelmed; federal food box program leaves out local farmers
Summer’s Market Reopens for Business in Healdsburg
Healdsburg high schoolers and Powell Avenue people, rejoice! Summer’s Market, the little neighborhood convenience store and deli that replaced Powell Avenue Market a little over a decade ago, is up and running again. Co-owners Summer Sebastiani and Todd Fernandez officially reopened this week after months of...
Credit deficits threaten graduation for some high school seniors
Individualized graduation plan proposal being presented to CUSD trustees this week
Financial strain may impact hospital’s ‘surge’ plans
Just when the full breadth of its services could be most needed, the staffing and some departments of Healdsburg District Hospital (HDH) are being cut back due to sudden and steep revenue losses.
Police Log, Jan. 13-19
Monday, Jan. 13 • 7:33am: The Reporting Party (RP) on Prune Tree Drive indicated his car was stolen. One key was in the car and another key was in his house. Officers responded and looked for the vehicle. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system. Subsequently, the license plates were removed and replaced with stolen license plates. The vehicle was later recovered by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office on Hwy 101 at the Central off-ramp. The vehicle was towed and the RP was notified.
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.
