Police Log, Dec. 29 – Jan. 4, 2026
Police calls started early on Monday. "12:44am The Reporting Party (RP) at Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue stated he heard a woman yell “Help me!” Officers responded and checked the area. The woman was unable to be located."
Redistricting Gets Started, Council Selects Mitchell as New Mayor
While the role of the mayor in Healdsburg is largely ceremonial—to chair meetings, issue proclamations and be the city’s public face—it is not entirely so. With the imminent elimination of the at-large election of City Council members to accord with the 2002 California Voting Rights Act, the role of the mayor could become much more important...
Sonoma Clean Power launches “Bike Electric” program
Provides customers with incentives for purchase of eBikes
Ives Pool closed starting Wednesday
On its website Tuesday, March 8, the City of Sebastopol announced that Ives Pool will be closed beginning March 9, due to mechanical issues with the pool's heater.
Much Ado preview hosts Queen Elizabeth at La Bodega
Organizers of Much Ado About Sebastopol, a fundraiser for Sebastopol schools, held a preview luncheon and mini-Faire on Sunday (Aug. 19) at the Sonoma Wine Shop, La Bodega in Sebastopol. Queen Elizabeth and her court were on hand Sunday to enjoy the best food, wine and fun West County has to offer. The Faire is a “historically accurate, educational, family-friendly event” and is the major fundraiser for Brook Haven, Park Side and Analy High schools. The festival has raised $60,000 in its two years of existence. Much Ado About Sebastopol will be a two-day event this year, taking place on Sept. 22 and 23 at Ives Park. For more information go to: muchadoaboutsebastopol.org.
