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April 18, 2026

Things to do in Healdsburg, April 2-10

Easter Egg Hunt in Healdsburg
Various nondenominational events this weekend include the Rotary Club’s annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday at the Fitch Mountain School (565 Sanns Lane) at 9am. Easter Egg Hunts at local wineries include Dry Creek Vineyard (Saturday, 10am), Francis Coppola Winery (Saturday, 11am), and others...

Gaza War Protesters at General Dynamics

“General Dynamics, you can’t hide—stop arming genocide!” chanted the pro-Palestine protestors, among other slogans calling attention to the Healdsburg offices and factory of General Dynamics, a defense industry business that has long quietly operated in town. “Healdsburg Says No to Bomb Factories!” read a large red banner; “Block the Bombs! Free Palestine!” another.

Healdsburg Fireworks: The Big Show That Wasn’t

Kids Parade winner
A record-breaking celebration seemed in the works on Thursday morning, July 4, to celebrate the holiday with a Kids Parade and an all-comers Duck Dash at the Plaza. Then the news broke: The city's fireworks show for that night had been canceled. Why?...

‘Horseshoe Bend’ Photo Goes Viral

Amid the many news and social media photos of swollen creeks, fallen trees and general mayhem from the rainstorms earlier this month, one picture stood out: an aerial shot of Fitch Mountain surrounded by a ribbon of brown water, the Russian River. The photograph shows...

Not Your Grandma’s ‘Cinderella’

Raven Players in Drag
Audiences headed for a performance of the Raven Players’ production of Cinderella who are expecting anything along the lines of a Disney musical are in for a bit of a surprise, says drama critic Harry Duke...

Harvest: A taste shared between coasts

Oysters on a plate with lemon
Oysters were a growth process for me. I’ve never been much for foods that require time to “learn to enjoy,” but summer parties on Nantucket often include bountiful trays of oysters and chilled shrimp, and nothing else. And if the evening stretches into a string of gatherings, there is often little else to eat. One night a friend laughed and said, “You’re really missing out on something delicious.”

Designs on Healdsburg Living

Ever since the American Institute of Architects (AIA) came to Healdsburg, the town has turned increasingly self-reflective, attentive to its brand in a way that goes beyond just tourism. It’s now not just a wine destination but a design destination, where city planners, architects, sustainability...

Cross Country runners punch ticket to Fresno

2025 Healdsburg cross country team
Their invitation hinged on being one of the top three Division 5 teams at the North Coast meet last weekend, Nov. 22, and the team pulled it off – finishing in third place behind the expected winner San Francisco University and Convent & Stuart Hall, also of San Francisco.

T&F Hounds Shows Signs of Strength

Jake McWilliams
For the student-athletes of the Healdsburg Track & Field team, the Santa Rosa Field Event Jamboree, March 15, and the Dublin Distance Fiesta, March 21-22, bookend the start and end of spring break. “These meets highlight the two extremes of track and field,” said head coach Kate Guthrie.

TEDx Returns With Inspiration

TEDx Sonoma County returns to the spacious, comfortable Jackson Theater on Saturday, March 2, for a lively afternoon of intellectual stimulation and life-changing inspiration from a dozen speakers who have something to say.
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Melissa Yanc

Rising star in the kitchen

Melissa Yanc’s culinary path began at her grandmother’s side, learning her way around a kitchen since childhood. Over 16 years in the hospitality industry, she honed her craft through pastry school before opening her first bakery in Denver at the young age of 23.