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Growing cheer program now numbers 27 in its third year Healdsburg High School’s cheer program continues to grow as it enters the 2026 season, expanding from 18 athletes during its inaugural season in 2023 to 27 athletes this year. The Hounds spent the summer preparing for...

It was an unexpectedly warm Sunday along the Russian River at Memorial Beach Regional Park on Labor Day weekend, and David and Kimberly Lockhart were glad they had decided to throw a party. Said David Lockhart, “I remember seeing photos of the historical bridge and...

The age-old art-vs.-commerce debate takes center stage in The 222’s production of John Logan’s Red. Amy Kossow directs the factually based but fictionally woven two-hander about artist Mark Rothko that’s now running at the Paul Mahder Gallery in downtown Healdsburg through Sept. 20. For those...

We’ve all read about the downturn in the wine economy, with its dread forecasts and images of ripped-up vines. But people keep coming to Healdsburg on holidays and weekends, or whenever the latest “cool small town” poll comes out. In between times, though, people still live here, and they like to go out to eat every now and then, keeing their eye on their budget.

Despite various interpretations of the meaning of the acronym, SOAR stands for “Somewhere On A River, which is always where I dream of being,” Larry Laba said, as if he knew from the outset what motivated him.

“I think these are the first two set-five wins I’ve had with this program, which is really exciting,” coach Jonathan Nuttall said after their wins last week against Middletown and Credo.

Two key coaches resigned this week and it is unusual, unexpected and totally logical. Both men have over 20 years of experience in the coaching role, most of it in Healdsburg, more often than not in successful if not record-breaking, years. Both men have offspring playing in college towns this coming season. Games their dads don’t want to miss.

Among this Friday's Events, "Welcome Oakland’s Skyline High football team to town for the second home game of the year for the 2026 Greyhounds varsity. Everybody up for the kickoff! That’s at 7pm, Rec Park."

25 years ago, Healdsburg reacted with shock, alarm, patriotism and sorrow at the news that the nation had been attacked. An impromptu gathering took place in the Plaza three days later, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. People came to sing, pray, light candles and take comfort in community. Tonight -- the 25th anniversary of 9/11 - Healdsburg will gather again.

Candice Koseba is a rare Healdsburg figure who earned her local reputation in something other than wine, dining or olive oil. Her specialty is bees, and honey of course, and from her Dry Creek Valley homestead she oversees a thriving collection of local bee...