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'Snapshots' are contributed by Pierre Ratte. Halloween celebrations and decorations are rooted in Celtic traditions around harvest time. Bonfires were lit and costumes were worn to ward off and confuse ghosts. Ghosts apparently would not recognize people in costume on the day they were allowed...

Though a month late for American Business Women’s Day on Sept. 22, the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is making up for missed time with a “unique and empowering event” at Coyote Sonoma on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The two-part program begins with a Women in Business...

Seven applicants for Healdsburg’s two allowed cannabis business licenses appeared in private interviews with city staff last Thursday, while an eighth appealed their disqualification in the application process. Late last month, the city’s cannabis team announced the results of the application process itself, with scores...

Monday, Oct. 2 1:39pm. Public intoxication reported at West Plaza Park on North Street. The reporting party (RP) stated that a man on a bench made an inappropriate personal comment to her. Officers responded and advised the man of the complaint. 5:36pm. Public intoxication reported at...

Healdsburg’s Climate Mobilization Strategy was unanimously adopted by the city council at their Oct. 16 meeting, following several revisions to the plan that were proposed by the city staff after a year-long development calendar. The revisions were, at least in part, due to the...

Research materials and photographs contributed by The Healdsburg Museum. 100 years ago: Oct. 18, 1923 Flames Destroy Miller Dryer; Blaze of Unknown Origin Fire which broke out shortly after 7 o’clock Sunday night totally destroyed the Miller & Sons’ dehydrator, in the rear of the Miller Packing...

Monday, Sept. 25 12:12am.  An assault with a deadly weapon occurred at John & Zekes Bar & Grill on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated a liquor bottle was broken over his head. Staff identified the suspect, who was no longer on the scene. 1:44am.  An officer...

El Farolito, the popular Mexican restaurant at 128 Plaza St., underwent an overnight name change recently to Gallina D’Oro, or the Hen of Gold. The new name partners well with El Gallo Negro, owner Pedro Diaz’s increasingly popular restaurant in Windsor. Hours, menu and...

Monday, Sept. 18 10:55am.  A woman near the kids area at Badger Park on Heron Drive was screaming that she wants to kill everyone. Officers responded and confirmed the woman doesn't want to hurt herself or anyone else. 1:56pm.  Another disturbance at Badger Park on Heron...

Just before 8pm on Thursday, Oct. 5, Healdsburg Police Dispatch received a call about a possible attempted kidnapping of two 12-year-olds at Giorgi Park. Officers were dispatched and arrived within three minutes. Upon their arrival the officers were met by adult family members of the...