Loebel’s many love affairs with Healdsburg
Twenty years ago Al and Liz Loebel moved to Healdsburg and fell in love, not with each other because that had already happened. They fell in love with Healdsburg — and Healdsburg fell in love with them. They volunteered all over the place. Al became the unofficial mayor of his neighborhood. Liz became a Master Gardener and joined the local chapter of the A.A.U.W. and they both forgot they were supposed to be retired.
Mike McGuire’s election gamble
Mark McGuire isn't just running to be a congressman in 2027, but in 2026 too. That would put another Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives which could be crucial in any congressional effort to limit or correct President Trump’s power at the national level during the remainder of 2026.
Residents line up for fire relief
Hundreds were lined up at the Healdsburg Community Center the morning of Nov. 4 as the center transformed into the county’s local assistance center (LAC).
The Wurst Restaurant Closes in Healdsburg: Here’s What’s Replacing It
The Wurst, downtown Healdsburg’s go-to sausage and burger spot at 222 Matheson St., quietly closed its doors for the final time last weekend after nearly 15 years in business. And just as suddenly, the owners of The Wurst have announced they plan to open a different...
‘I feel like I can do anything, it takes me everywhere’
Grace McAllister loves what reading does for her
Police Log, April 8-14
DUI, Hit-and-Run, Theft of Porch Pillows, Bicycles and a Kayak in this week's Police Log.
‘Healdsburg has been hungry for a solution’: City set to explore homeless shelter options
The Healdsburg City Council is interested in finding a site for a homeless shelter that could serve Healdsburg’s shelterless population. That was the sentiment that was expressed unanimously by the council during a special city council meeting on homelessness on Monday night.
Healdsburg Forever celebrates $160,000 in grants, honors Hafner
A rainy night didn’t deter nearly 200 donors and nonprofit leaders from gathering in Healdsburg at SHED to celebrate local philanthropy and to honor Mary Hafner for her steadfast leadership and support of the Healdsburg Forever Fund.

















