Snapshot: Sunrise, Sunset in Karlsburg
Healdsburg could have been called Karlsburg over the last couple of weeks when thick fog settled in the Russian River Valley creating near white-out driving conditions and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
by Pierre Ratte
“Karl,” actually “Karl the Fog,” is the name given to San Francisco’s...
December Library News & Events
By Jon Haupt
Throughout the month of December, the Healdsburg Regional Library will provide a series of events to help brighten your days. Our most anticipated event this month, a Healdsburg Library Posada, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 11am to 2pm. This...
Snapshot: Playing in Puddles
What’s more fun than children playing in puddles? The rain created many joyful moments this past week—and not just for 5-year-old boys in rubber Wellies. Fire-risk gauges dialed down to their lowest level: Low. Creeks started flowing. Hills and meadows began greening, a harbinger...
Snapshot: The Shape of Water
By Pierre Ratte
This weekend’s rain released earthy fragrances, falling gently over two days and lessening fire-season anxieties. Maybe the rain is ending this year’s fire season and beginning winter’s filling of reservoirs and the Sierra’s snowpack. Last winter, Northern California received epic rain and...
Snapshot: Passing Shadows
Sadly, last weekend’s eclipse was not visible while hiking, due to cloud cover, but there was a noticeable darkening of sky and forest. While walking this trail a lovely waterfall appeared, brightening the darkening day with a glinting trickle.
Walking in a natural setting can...
October Library News
Healdsburg Library staff members are looking forward to a very busy October, with many exciting opportunities to engage with the public. Some weeks are so packed with activities that I can only offer a smattering of suggestions; for the full list, please visit our...
Snapshot: Harvest Time in Sonoma
Despite climate and global warming concerns, this summer in Sonoma County was relatively cool if measured by the late onset of grape harvests.
Flashbacks Healdsburg
100 Years Ago: Sept. 20, 1923
Grape Shipments Running High as Cars Grow Short
The surplus of refrigerator cars has been exhausted and the Healdsburg district is now on a hand to mouth basis in grape shipping, according to W. E. Hicks, Northwestern Pacific station agent.
There...
Snapshot: Pumpkins’ Fall Colors
Autumn light slashes through a dazzling collection of pumpkins. Once upon a time, it seemed all pumpkins were orange. Now, they come in a plethora of colors ranging from orange to red, yellow, green, white and striped combinations.
Pumpkin is a vernacular term for winter...
Snapshot: Art Trails and de Young Open
For the second time in three years the de Young Museum is holding the de Young Open, a juried show for community area artists. First held in 2020, this year’s Open features artists from nine counties in the Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin,...