Letters to the Editor, May 23
Our readers ask things like, "Why is the City Council in the arts and culture business? I’m glad the City Council members got a raise, but why does Healdsburg even need a City Council? Wouldn’t a city manager be enough? Perhaps the best news from the meeting is how few people were there trying to get more money from the city taxpayers for their special projects...."
Essick takes Sheriff’s race
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Captain Mark Essick gained a staggering response from voters favoring him as the winner of the sheriff’s race, easily outdistancing challengers John Mutz and Ernesto Olivares.
Council reviewing city emergency plan, budget goals
The Cloverdale City Council meeting slated for this Wednesday, March 10 has a small agenda that packs a heavy punch. The council will be discussing its draft budget goal statements, reviewing the city’s new emergency operations plan and considering a resolution that defines the Cherry Creek Affordable Housing project as a priority for the council and authorizes the city to submit an application for a community development block grant for the project.
KRCB transmitter burned in Kincade Fire
Have you been wondering why you haven't been able to tune into KRCB 91.1 public radio recently?
In Memoriam: Doc Cummings, Beloved Busker
Healdsburg’s most familiar busker, the inimitable Doc Cummings, has passed away in his early 70s, according to friends and family on Facebook. His name was Donald O. Cummings, but he reportedly went by his initials — “Doc” — for short. I’m not sure how Doc died,...
Alexander Valley School garden to be revamped
Lowes Community Award will provide funds for new native plant space, maker space
Duchamp Hotel addition gets OK
The six-room Duchamp Hotel on Foss Street will be revamped with the addition of 14 new rooms and a brand new lobby/amenity building.
