SLIDESHOW: Fire rages, ash falls
At midday, it's raining ash in Healdsburg. There are large, uncontained fires to the north, south, and east. The massive blaze that started in Napa County and roared over the ridges overnight is consuming large areas of Santa Rosa, almost to Windsor's southern border. In North County, a fire that started this morning on the ridges to the east above Geyserville casts a shadow over the area. West County is choking on the wind-driven smoke.
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.
HUSD to consider removing mask mandate
The Healdsburg Unified School District (HUSD) school board will consider adopting new district masking guidelines at its next meeting on Wednesday, March 16. HUSD Superintendent Chris Vanden Heuvel will be making a recommendation to the board to strongly recommend masks in the district instead of requiring them.
Appreciation for last year’s mayor
The first Healdsburg City Council meeting of 2018 began in a traditional manner, with the new mayor thanking and acknowledging last year’s mayor for a year of service and presenting him a plaque that featured a gavel and inscription.
Junior High students demand teacher’s return
This story has been updated to include a statement from Superintendent Chris Vanden Heuvel about union representation.
Citrus Fair Worker Takes a Tumble
A worker for Butler Amusements was injured on Friday morning, Feb. 17, before the Cloverdale Citrus Fair threw open its gates for 2023. The worker was helping set up the Ferris wheel, and witnesses reported on social media that he tumbled from one of...
