County hosting statewide economic conference next week
Focus will be on resiliency and recovery efforts, plus government collaborations
UC Davis study warns salmon headed for extinction
The Russian River’s endangered salmon population faces near extinction this century if current environmental hazards go unchecked, according to a report last week to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
City’s EV Program Charges Ahead
A total of 10 new charging stations are being installed, four on East Street and six in the lot between Healdsburg Avenue and Center Street. Their addition will bring city-owned charging stations to 24: There are currently 12 charging stations in the City Hall parking lot at 401 Grove St. and two more at 150 Branch Lane, in the Mill District.
Sprucing up the Plaza
City of Healdsburg public works employees replaced the pavers on the corner of the Plaza this week, removing roots underneath that were making the walkway uneven. Portions of the Plaza grass are also still closed for winter re-seeding that occurs annually to strengthen the turf after a summer of heavy use.
Vine-loving weather means headaches for others
Following a rainy weekend that pushed this year into the record books as one of the wettest winters of the past two centuries, winegrape growers this week are prepping for frost patrols, hoping to shore up the crop against any cold nights that might nip their tender budding vines.
Windsor kids get free meals this school year
There are still benefits to filling out your eligibility form
Community comes out to clean Foss Creek
Trash time — Healdsburg community members, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Healdsburg 4H members came out with trash bags on Sept. 28 to help clean up Foss Creek. The event was part of creek week, a countywide effort to clean up waterways and the Russian River watershed. Teams spread out along Foss Creek to pick up trash. One team even found an abandoned bike and wooden pallet.
