Slump-and-slide at Fitch Mountain repaired
“The North Fitch Mountain community has been our partner every step of the way since 2017,” said Johannes Hoevertsz, director of Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, last week. “Their patience and support have been invaluable, and we’re proud to deliver a safe, reliable road that serves residents, visitors and emergency responders alike.”
Social distancing: A refresher course
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth week locally, early reports indicate that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s March 19 order to shelter-in-place and subsequent “social distancing” are helping to keep demands on the local health care system below capacity.
Record-breaking event nets over $155,000 to send kids to camp
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County’s annual Healdsburg fundraiser was held on Saturday, April 8 at the Villa Chanticleer in Healdsburg. This year’s theme was Safari Night, featuring a menagerie of animal decorations ranging from zebra print scarves to lifesize elephant cutouts. The organization thanks the Healdsburg & Geyserville Community Council for their efforts in making this record-shattering event a success. Members include council chair Jim Dadaos, Bob Angell, Gretchen Crebs, Bob Durler, Parke Hafner, Renee Mengali, Eddie Merideth, Whitney Opperman, Erik Olsen and event chair Elise Bulger.
New city app offers information, connection
GoHealdsburg has access to community news, emergency alerts, events and more
Walk a luminary labyrinth in Windsor this December
Labyrinth to be set at Windsor Presbyterian on Dec. 3
Police Log, Dec. 29 – Jan. 4, 2026
Police calls started early on Monday. "12:44am The Reporting Party (RP) at Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue stated he heard a woman yell “Help me!” Officers responded and checked the area. The woman was unable to be located."
McGuire hosting wildfire meeting, drought town hall next week
State Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, is hosting a pair of public events next week, calling attention to both the state’s ongoing drought and upcoming fire season.
Sonoma County offices to reopen for in-person service on April 19
Most Sonoma County government offices will reopen for limited walk-up service starting on Monday, April 19.
Wanna make a movie? Discover Folklight Film Club
With wine clubs as a model, the Folklight Film Club brings hands-on, artisanal filmmaking to Sonoma County
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
