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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...

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.

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).

Three recent incidents in downtown Healdsburg have residents wondering if it’s safe to dine at a parklet or even walk the sidewalks. In all cases, drivers not fully in command of their vehicles were involved in property damage accidents, though thankfully no one was hurt.

As a co-owner of River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe, Kim Lockhart has asked SMART repeatedly for information about the planned railroad bridge over the Russian River, because they send thousands of customers paddling under the same bridge that SMART is demolishing next summer. But SMART has demurred from sharing details...

SCOURING THE BEACH Members of Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigate the scene of a Russian River beach-side shooting incident, reported on May 20 - one of several recent incidents at or near Badger Park.

Things are taking shape for the 77th annual Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair, perhaps the most thoroughly Healdsburg event on the calendar. Between the culinary “Experience” of last weekend and the oncoming “Edge” of next month, it’s as if history grabs us by the nape and says, “Pay attention to now!”

Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson presented the council with options to expand rebate programs to encourage electric vehicle (EV) usage. The rebates will apply to new or used electric cars and are limited to qualifying low-income households.

The Healdsburg Police Department played its part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 18, joining other law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. Plus Dispatches...

On May 8, Healdsburg found out what kind of party SMART brings to town. T-shirts and other swag were lined up for free distribution, there was plenty of food to dine on, while officials from Sacramento to Petaluma enthusiastically testified to the benefits of regional rail transportation.