‘In My Kusina’: It’s What’s for Dinna
In her new cookbook, In My Kusina (2013), Healdsburg resident Dinna Villacorta Eisenhart captures the magic of Filipino cooking and culture through her exacting documentation of the well-loved dishes from her childhood.
Police Log, Jan. 15-21
Vandalism was reported at Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue. An unknown vehicle did “donuts” in the grass field and caused over $4,000 of damage. No suspect has been identified.
Assembly Candidate Faces Revolt Among Party Delegates
Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, is one of the strongest candidates in the upcoming primary election for Assembly District 2, but some members of the party are urging him to resign from his dual role due to a conflict of interest and neglect of duty.
Police Log, Jan. 8 – 15, 2024
Among recent Healdsburg Police reports, a 54-year-old man was arrested for vandalism, a 77-year-old woman was arrested for driving under the influence, and more episodes of wrongdoing in town.
Local Greeting for the First Lady
Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, arrived at Sonoma County Airport on Jan. 18 and was met by local officials and demonstrators, before heading to Healdsburg for a fundraiser and delivering a message of hope and determination.
Mill District Hotel Gets the Buzzsaw Treatment
The Mill District in Healdsburg is a 9.6-acre development featuring 43 luxury condominiums and a 53-key hotel, but the design of the hotel was met with mixed reviews from the Planning Commission.
Candidate’s Coffee Klatch Introduces Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers, a Santa Rosa City Councilmember and former staffer of State Senator Mike McGuire, is running for State Assembly District 2 in the March primary, along with Ariel Kelley of Healdsburg, and other familiar regional politicians and officials.
Police Log, Jan. 1 – 7, 2024
The weekly mix of violations including driving under the influence, possession of drugs, hit-and-run accident, grand theft, vandalism, and a burglary in Healdsburg.
Health: Staying Positive About Aging
Erin Partridge, a board-certified art therapist and Head of Inspirement at Enso Village in Healdsburg, suggests focusing less on generational labels and more on the things that connect us, while embracing curiosity and finding new interests to age better.
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 18
The Healdsburg Tribune has welcomed Simone Wilson as a writer, and a reader from Wisconsin writes in to say he enjoys the paper.

















