Look twice at Measure AA
Measure AA on the June 7 Primary Election ballot may be double-lettered because it deserves a double look. It supports a worthy goal of protecting and restoring the San Francisco Bay, but it asks voters to pay an annual $12 per household tax that grants new and unprecedented taxing powers over the entire nine-county Bay Area.
Plaza rally highlights the need for change
Around 200 people met in the Plaza for a rally Thursday evening, June 11, calling attention to police brutality, racism and the murder of George Floyd and countless others at the hands of police officers.
Council to consider approving amendment to water shortage contingency plan
The Healdsburg City Council has a short agenda on tap for its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18. However, the council will be looking at several important items, including an amendment to the Healdsburg Municipal Code updating the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and the Project Homekey grant acceptance and purchase/sale agreement for the L&M Motel, the future site of the city’s interim housing site.
City approves animal control contract
The Healdsburg City Council approved an agreement with two organizations that have a proven track record of animal care and control to take over services for the city that for 50 years were handled by the Healdsburg Animal Shelter.
UPDATE: Charges dropped after high school football coach arrested
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Tourism ‘forum’ next week
Despite anti-tourism rhetoric, organizers vow to "hear from different points of view"
Grape growers field day focuses on new vine menace
The dreaded vine mealybug was the hot topic at the Sonoma County
Little Lambs hires new director
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Little Lambs Preschool has hired Maria Elena Oberti as its new director.
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.

















