Open Mic: Digging a deeper hole
A noted Dry Creek farmer complains that streambed degradation is evident at Yoakim Bridge as the gravel around the instream pier has been scoured away, resulting in a partial void under the pier footing. ...
Police Log, Oct. 6 – 12
Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, October 6 - 12, included DUIs, road rage and calls for the city therapist...
Early morning chase through Healdsburg’s back roads
Story of a high speed chase called off by Healdsburg Police, and the capture of the laid-back suspect 18 hours later.
Healdsburg Fire Station No. 2 opens its doors
Friends and family of firefighters, passersby and the curious converged on the new Healdsburg Fire Department Station No. 2 on Saturday, to take a first look at the now-completed building.
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.”
Benefit for girls flag football
"My name is Max Morris and I am the senior class president for Healdsburg High School. Healdsburg is one of two schools in our area that don’t have a girls flag football team, let alone a single flag football game..."
Police Log, Sept. 29-Oct 5
On Monday, Sept. 29, at 2:24pm Drunk driving was reported at The Matheson on Matheson Street. While en route, an officer saw a naked woman in front of the restaurant. The 67-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI).
NoMAD claims ‘maker space’ north of North
From Willi’s Seafood to Solful, the place has possibilities
The businesses north of North Street in Healdsburg sometimes find themselves left out of the foot traffic from weekend visitors. “It’s a no-man’s land up here, you know,” said Jim Heid, owner of CraftWork in the...
New Planning Commissioner to take her seat
The next meeting of the Healdsburg Planning Commission will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, and it’s expected that for the first time in months, there will be a seventh member seated.
Police Log, Sept. 22 – 28
A variety of local crimes and misdemeanors reported to Healdsburg Police in late September, from Plaza Park to Sunset Terrace.
