Police Log, July 28 – Aug. 3
9:48am A phone indicated that the phone’s owner was in an accident on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded, but the phone’s owner was gone on arrival and unable to be located. Phone calls to the device were not answered... And more news from the weekly Police Logs.
Letters: A vote for oaks in city plant survey
"I was so happy to see that the City of Healdsburg has given us a chance to suggest an official City flower, plant or tree as representative of Healdsburg," writes reader Mary Kelley. "I was especially pleased to see that all of the options are California Native Plants. There are five different plants from which to choose, and the sixth option is a category which encompasses a variety of species of Oak trees."
Healdsburg Pics of the Week: New Seed Hut, ‘Wicked Slush’ Wreckage
Check out the cute new hut for seeds and books at Badger Park! City Manager Jeff Kay announced its debut in his last community report, saying: “Despite the rain showers, our dedicated parks team has been hard at work, tackling important projects and making much needed...
Letters: Readers take issue with stories
I’m so happy to read of this ("The Row", July 3). What a fantastic use of the area and keeping within the historical “spirit” of Healdsburg and not selling out to a huge hospitality operation. As a business owner and tenant from 1995 through 2003 I have a great respect and affection for the Humphrey family....
Summer’s Market Reopens for Business in Healdsburg
Healdsburg high schoolers and Powell Avenue people, rejoice! Summer’s Market, the little neighborhood convenience store and deli that replaced Powell Avenue Market a little over a decade ago, is up and running again. Co-owners Summer Sebastiani and Todd Fernandez officially reopened this week after months of...
Healdsburg Pic of the Week: New Coffee-Bean Hut on Johnson
Ever wake up and make a beeline for your coffee grinder, only to discover you’re out of beans? The horror! Two entrepreneurial Healdsburg siblings are here to save the day: Celia, 13, and Quinn, 10, just opened their second sidewalk coffee-bean hut here in town, at...
Police Log, May 26-June 1
An officer contacted a woman in the West Plaza Park on North Street after being told of an encampment behind the dumpsters. A 47-year-old (YO) woman was arrested and transported to county jail for resisting arrest and on an outstanding warrant regarding check fraud and a violation of an order to appear in court. And more police reports the last week of May...
Future Farmers parade, fair light up Healdsburg for 76th year
The 76th annual Future Farmers parade and fair is behind us, and hot damn was it a good one. The Healdsburg police, who had help from five neighboring police departments on parade and fair kickoff day on Thursday, May 22 — squads from Sebastopol, Cloverdale, Cotati,...
Jendala Day: Celebrate a Staple of the Healdsburg Community
Not everyone gets their own holiday when they pass away — but not everyone is Jendala Utsch.
The legions of locals who adored this Healdsburg artist, entrepreneur and love warrior are organizing a celebration of life for her at the Villa Chanticleer on Fitch Mountain this coming...
Healdsburg pics of the week: Local wineries push through industry downturn
In defiance of the wine-industry downturn, certain Healdsburg wine brands have been doubling down on their zones of genius, per se, and making bold moves at the height of uncertainty. One of those is Jesse Katz’ Aperture Cellars, which just launched a fancy new “wine portfolio” called Collage last...