Police Log, June 1-7
From the weekly Police Log: 4:47am The Reporting Party (RP) at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue said a resident was sprayed in the face with wasp and hornet killer. Medical assistance was staged. Officers responded, deemed there was no crime and canceled medical assistance.
Healdsburg’s too-popular secret beach
A gravel beach upstream from Memorial Bridge has long been a quiet place for meditation and family time. But ‘flash mobs’ drawn by social media have turned it into a crime scene, with loud music, heavy drinking, fights and gunfire. At last law enforcement takes notice.
Police Log: May 25-31
Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, May 25-31:
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Countdown: Some shifts in election results
Over a week after the June 2 election, some of the races are proving to be tough to call, given California’s month-long window for certifying elections.
Pride flag flies as Council approves budget
The Healdsburg City Council meeting on Monday was preceded by an annual event, the raising of the Pride flag over city hall. The flag raising was an occasion for celebration, inspiration and ice cream, then it was followed by a budget meeting...
Stock swap one creative solution in a unique housing market
The owner of an Eastside Rd. property in Healdsburg has agreed to sell his vacation rental for $2 million in Anthropic stock instead of cash, a $500,000 discount off the $2.5 million asking price. It is the first deal of its kind we have encountered in Sonoma County, and the structure says as much about Healdsburg’s market as it does about the buyer it is designed for.
Turnover or refresh at Planning Commission?
Phil Luks calls it quits after influential term on the city Planning Commission, where applications are being accepted until Thursday afternoon
Police Log, May 18 – 24
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, May 18
7:25am The Reporting Party (RP) on Valley View Drive said an unknown person was going through the mail. The concern was documented and the RP was advised to...
SMART stays on track: The results of the June 2 election take shape
Measure B, which seeks to renew the quater-cent sales tax to provide SMART with revenue for another 30 years, passed handily. It pulled in over 70% of the vote in Sonoma County; only 67% was necessary to win.
Don’t forget to vote! Primary voting ends 8pm Tuesday
The entire first page of the ballot lists 61 candidates for governor; however only the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November (unless 50% or more choose a particular candidate, which seems unlikely).
