Del Rey selected as new school board president
Aracely Romo-Flores to take Del Rey’s seat as vice president
Rotary hosts candidate forum — The town council candidates
The Rotary Club of Windsor hosted its candidate forum for town council and mayoral candidates on Sept. 17, but this time instead of the normal in-person format, it took place over Zoom. The host, as in year’s past, was Maureen Merrill and a timekeeper was present on the Zoom to keep people’s answers time appropriate.
Late night fire in downtown Guerneville damages three buildings
Three buildings caught fire on Main Street in Guerneville late Sunday night, Aug. 22, suffering major damage while the cause remains under investigation, according to Cyndi Foreman, a fire marshal for the Sonoma County Fire District.
Open Mic: The Secret of Staying Afloat in City Politics
"The work of Healdsburg’s city staff is inherently apolitical, but staying above the fray can be a challenge during a contentious election season like the one we are all enduring. I’ve worked through a lot of elections, but the tone of this one—both locally and nationally—has at times been discouraging..." So writes Healdsburg City Manager Jeff Kay in this opinion column...
Vaccine appointments may be backed up for several weeks
Californians frustrated by the never-ending hunt for COVID-19 vaccine appointments may have to wait several weeks until appointments are more readily available, Blue Shield’s CEO said in an interview with CalMatters today.
‘Top o’ the Morning to You!’ Sunday’s Pre-Dawn Parade
For some reason, Healdsburg has become known for its St. Patrick’s Day parade. If it’s not the best, then certainly it’s the earliest. Starting at 6am, give or take—that’s pretty early.
For the past 29 years or so, early risers (or possibly those who stay...
Planners to review north area plan, downtown development
The Healdsburg Planning Commission has a busy day next week, with a workshop and a design review on two significant topics.
Santa Rosa Symphony Young People’s Chamber Orchestra, Mar. 1
CPAC welcomes back for their fourth appearance this young string orchestra, a winner of the statewide annual Berkeley Junior Bach Festival. Working without a conductor this student ensemble delights with their level of musicianship and attentive collaboration with one another. Special guest will be Lewis Patzner, classically trained cellist with a growing reputation as an innovative cross-over musician and composer. Performance lasts an hour with no intermission.
Healdsburg nonprofits shifting programs, fundraisers online
Like many other businesses and organizations throughout the country, Healdsburg’s nonprofits are having to come to terms with the current and future economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19. While some local nonprofits, like the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, are forthcoming about the struggle to stay funded during this time, others, like the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County, are maintaining a more stable financial footing. In response, local nonprofits are amping up their efforts and trying to think of ways to bring their usual fundraisers and programs online.
