‘Sideways’ Author to Speak, Sip Pinot
Not too many works of art have changed the course of wine appreciation, but Sideways is on the short list.
The 2004 movie, with its scenes extolling the virtues of pinot noir and the dismissive line, “I am not drinking f—g merlot!” changed not only...
Year in Review: Health
In 2021, west county locals spent another year trying to keep calm and carry on through the pandemic, facing a mutating coronavirus and the ongoing need for regional health care options. This past year was one of strategy and adaptation, compared to the chaos of 2020.
Saving Gravenstein Health Action
When the Palm Drive Health Care District dissolves in June of this year, there’s a danger that it will take with it another local health care program: the Gravenstein Health Action Chapter.
Lessons learned from Fitch fire
Though there are areas for improvement, the general response to the brush fire on Fitch Mountain Aug. 20 was good, according to several involved.
Healdsburg cancels boil water notice
The boil water notice has been canceled for all areas in Healdsburg that were affected by a water main break that occurred on Aug. 25 at the Mill District affordable housing construction site.
Police Log, Dec. 11-17, 2023
Monday, Dec. 11
7:47am Grand theft occurred on University Avenue. The Reporting Party (RP) stated his truck was moved two houses from where he parked it on Dec. 10, 2023. Tools valued at $3,000 were taken from inside the truck. A detective responded and took...
State and local teachers’ unions uncertain about reopening in the fall
(Editor’s note: The letter and interviews for this story were completed prior to the most recent state and local heath orders being announced on July 10 and 13. Numbers and other factors cited below may not reflect the most current reality. We will update this article as more information becomes available).
West county abuzz over recall effort
When Stuart Kiehl, who lives in a neighborhood near the homeless encampment on the Joe Rodota Trail, announced plans to mount a recall effort against popular Fifth District Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, social media and bulletin boards across west county lit up in outrage, with the vast majority of respondents coming to Hopkins’ defense.
Plaza Street reopening to traffic, city exploring opportunities for pedestrian-friendly zones
Healdsburg’s open streets program — which involves the closure of Plaza Street between Center Street and East Street for outdoor dining and other activities — will end on Jan. 3, 2022 and the street will be reopened to vehicular traffic.
