Windsor PD continues work on use-of-force and community policing
At a town council meeting on Oct. 7, Windsor’s Chief of Police Ruben Martinez gave a presentation on use-of-force and related issues to the town council. The presentation was the second of its kind and was the result of a previous presentation on July 1, which triggered interest in the Brother’s Keeper Pledge and applying it going forward.
Nonprofit to offer free emergency preparedness workshops
In a recent “Community Conversation” on July 15, Corazón Healdsburg announced that it will be offering a series of free online emergency preparedness classes in both English and Spanish with Nuestra Comunidad, a local nonprofit that helps educate folks on emergency and disaster preparedness through public outreach and training.
Financial strain may impact hospital’s ‘surge’ plans
Just when the full breadth of its services could be most needed, the staffing and some departments of Healdsburg District Hospital (HDH) are being cut back due to sudden and steep revenue losses.
Look out for coronavirus-related scams
A Healdsburg city manager office update issued by the city on March 27 offered a warning to residents on the emergence of COVID-19-related scams and fraudulent calls and emails, many offering coronavirus cures, test kits and fraudulent cleaning services.
School sculpture bounces to new heights
Healdsburg resident donates pogo stick sculpture to Alexander Valley School
Highway 101 pursuit ends in standoff with Geyserville man
Pursuit and standoff closes Highway 101 at Shiloh Road
School board reviews district and LCAP budgets
At the June 12 Healdsburg Unified District School Board meeting district staff went over the preliminary budget for the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) and budget impacts and outlooks for the district’s overall 2019-20 budget. Public hearings were held for the two items; however, there were no comments from the public.
Parents voice problems with school equity
Community members voiced their equity concerns at the Healdsburg Unified School District special town hall meeting Feb. 5.
Healdsburg 18-year-old sentenced after high-speed chase
An 18-year-old Healdsburg man was sentenced to one year in county jail and three years’ probation after a high speed chase in June led to the discovery of illegal drugs, weapons and a large stash of cash.















