Jendala’s Journey Ends at Home
“A much-loved member of the community died a few days ago,” seemed insufficient. It couldn’t quite capture the spirit or impact of Jennifer Utsch, who died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, in hospice care in Tucson. Healdsburg responded with a spontaneous gathering.
‘Evensong’ Pipes in Sir John Stainer
The music of Sir John Stainer (1840-1901) will be featured at the second in a series of free pipe-organ concerts on Sunday, Oct. 9. The concert, a choral evensong, begins at 5pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Healdsburg.
Paul Blanchard, director of music for St....
‘Top o’ the Morning to You!’ Sunday’s Pre-Dawn Parade
For some reason, Healdsburg has become known for its St. Patrick’s Day parade. If it’s not the best, then certainly it’s the earliest. Starting at 6am, give or take—that’s pretty early.
For the past 29 years or so, early risers (or possibly those who stay...
Leaky Roof Doesn’t Dampen Services
The building modernization project continues at the Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street. A recent walkthrough revealed that the contractors have been hard at work, with upgraded electrical and plumbing, demolition of existing restrooms, and new construction in the children’s and teen rooms underway. Meanwhile, programs continue...
Big Rigs, Centaurs, Spirits and a Marching Band
The 75th annual Twilight Parade went off without a hitch—a blaze of color and familiar faces flowing through town like a river of lights. Don’t forget the music—including a marching band....
Police Log, November 3-9
Wednesday 9:58am A swerving vehicle was driven recklessly near Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located. And other Police reports in Healdsburg...
Healdsburg Happenings, Oct. 16-24
Second major march against the Trump administration’s trespass of constitutional powers, on Saturday Oct. 18 from 11am to 1pm. Location is the same as the June 14 demonstration, from the Roundabout south to the Hwy 101 intersection. And more events this week in Healdsburg...
Clearing space for the future Boys & Girls Clubhouse
Demolitions are usually not to be celebrated, unless they mark a rejection of the past. That wasn’t what was going on last Friday morning when city officials, donors, alumni and community members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin gathered to watch the walls come down at the Healdsburg clubhouse built 80 years ago.
Parklets to Get Another Look from Council
Those streetside dining areas and tasting rooms that everyone has an opinion about will be given another look by the Healdsburg City Council at the April 7 meeting. The council will evaluate the plan last formalized in January 2023, with an eye toward potential modifications before the end of 2025.
Track & Field at Montgomery’s Viking Classic
One of the largest track meets in the area took place last weekend at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa. Known as the Viking Track Classic, the 33rd year of the meet saw more than 60 high school teams show up for the day-long competition on Saturday, April 20.
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Holiday Happenings, December 4-12
The City’s annual seasonal celebration, Merry Healdsburg, includes the Lighting of the Tree and a night market at the Plaza. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, dance to live holiday music, cheer for Santa’s grand arrival...






















