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April 22, 2026

As California reopens, 6 things you need to know about COVID-19

Fifteen months after Californians faced their first COVID-19 stay-at-home order, most mandates were lifted on Tuesday. And what a journey it’s been — just months ago, hospitals were overwhelmed with severely sick people seeking scarce beds.

Septic sticker shock: County seeks more time to meet new septic rules

More time is needed to deal with new state rules governing onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) serving an estimated 45,000 residential and commercial properties in Sonoma County, county supervisors have agreed.

Windsor Middle School’s promotion on wheels

Driving through—Students, staff and community members gathered on the morning of May 29 to celebrate the passage from eighth grade to high school. Social distancing protocols were followed, while celebrating the accomplishment of the students. Video and additional photos are available on the Windsor Middle School Facebook page. Photos Teresa Elward

NoMAD claims ‘maker space’ north of North

NoMAD members in Healdsburg
From Willi’s Seafood to Solful, the place has possibilities The businesses north of North Street in Healdsburg sometimes find themselves left out of the foot traffic from weekend visitors. “It’s a no-man’s land up here, you know,” said Jim Heid, owner of CraftWork in the...

Lower rainfall totals this year, but things still looking positive

Sonoma County still doing its part for water conservation, March rains helpful

Healdsburg’s Senior Home Is Reportedly Being Run by a Mysterious New LLC

The saga continues this spring for the Healdsburg Senior Living facility on Grove Street. Last we heard, back in March, the Press Democrat reported that Pacifica — the San Diego-based real estate and hospitality company that has owned Healdsburg Senior Living since 2018, along with 80...

Displaced families have many school choices

If you have relocated because of the fires, either permanently due to housing loss, or temporarily due to evacuation, you and your children have a choice about what school to attend, once schools open again.

‘I feel like I can do anything, it takes me everywhere’

Grace McAllister loves what reading does for her

Council addresses pensions, fire and trash

Healdsburg City Council covered a slew of topics at its April 15 meeting at city hall.

Some evacuations orders downgraded

Updated Aug. 34, 3 p.m. —
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