Sen. McGuire Presents Proclamation to Healdsburg Kiwanis
Between sets of Americana rock from Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs at the Healdsburg Plaza last Tuesday, Aug. 8, State Sen. Mike McGuire took over the stage and, in his inimical manner, drew attention to a very special birthday.
One of Healdsburg’s most influential,...
‘Actions Exceeded Self-Defense’ in July 3 Death
The investigation of the July 3 death of Abel Garza, a 41-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, has entered another phase with the arrest and booking of a suspect. Garza died just yards off Matheson Street in a parking area near Williamson Wines, following at...
Police Log, July 24-July 31
Reports from the Healdsburg Police call logs, starting with a July 24 disturbance on Plaza Street.
Hispanic Vintners Celebrate Harvest at Bacchus
Since its opening two years ago, in July 2021, Bacchus Landing has become recognized as a prime place to hold larger events in Healdsburg, from the monthly “Music on the Piazza” affair on first Saturdays, to several sold-out concerts for June’s Healdsburg Jazz Festival.
On...
Maison Brings Provençal Vibe to Healdsburg
Healdsburg’s new wine bar, Maison, opened its doors in early June and quickly established its place in the order of things in town. Situated at 210 Healdsburg Ave., just north of the roundabout, Maison is without signage, but an inviting hand-painted sandwich board beckons...
Snapshot: Hockey Trophy Celebrates ‘Team Foley’
Bill Foley firmly planted his personal flag in Healdsburg on Friday last, using the Stanley Cup as a magic talisman to enchant residents, visitors and tourists with a championship promise fulfilled.
The Stanley Cup was on display at the Plaza gazebo at noon on Aug....
Cannabis Update: 8 Apply for Dispensary License
The process to bring at least one, possibly two cannabis dispensaries to Healdsburg is moving into its next stage, with the submission of eight applications for the coveted business licenses.
The applicants are currently in a period of evaluation by the city and HdL, the...
Letters, Aug. 10
"As local residents who have an interest in our town’s development, we write in response to the newspaper articles recently informing us about your significant land acquisitions in our Downtown core..."
Piazza’s New Hotel May Be Invalid Under City’s 2018 Ordinance
As Piazza Hospitality’s H4 project at 400 Healdsburg Ave. nears its next Planning Commission hearing sometime in August, questions have surfaced about the validity of their application to build the residential hotel they envision—16 rooms, 37 beds, mini-kitchens in most rooms and an on-site...

















