Civic duty: working at a polling place can be an education
Elections are a busy time of year. Citizens work around their busy schedules to come in and vote or send out their vote by mail ballots, arguments break out between voters on various issues, and people have to educate themselves on different candidates and measures with a mix of advertisements in the mail, political platform websites and televised debates.
Pokémon fever inspires gamers to get up and go
Rena Charles and Angela Pustorino work at the Aerena Galleries in Healdsburg, but they also have something else in common: the thrill of the hunt.
Living a century: Fern Pagni says she only feels 40
Thursday June 21, Fern Pagni turns 100 years old. Born in Massachusetts and the second eldest of four, Pagni’s life has been driven by her dedication to family and helping others.
Businesses adopt survival tactics during downtown construction
To restless commuters, Healdsburg Avenue’s improvements promise an end to long backups at traffic lights. It is nearly impossible to work, live or travel into town without confronting the buildup of the single five-way intersection of Mill, Vine and Healdsburg Avenue. With construction starting last week, an upgrade to city infrastructure is past due.
‘A huge heart and a strong leader’
Vigil to be held in plaza Friday night in memory of Drew Esquivel
‘Marion Lane’ dedicated to longtime Healdsburg resident
Friends and family of the late Marion Tingstrom gathered Tuesday to celebrate a small, private street named after Tingstrom.
Two years after founder’s death, Isis Oasis lives on
The Isis Oasis Sanctuary is many things to many people. For some, it’s a retreat to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Arts & Entertainment
Multicultural Center takes shape at Abel de Luna
Bursts of color explode from every corner and every angle of the newly repainted Abel de Luna Community Center on the north side of town. Fuchsia, sunflower, marigold, plum and chrysanthemum abut and juxtapose with one another on the many outside walls and columns, as two muralists work on their own visions of Healdsburg.
