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Midweek menus for Healdsburgers
We’ve all read about the downturn in the wine economy, with its dread forecasts and images of ripped-up vines. But people keep coming to Healdsburg on holidays and weekends, or whenever the latest “cool small town” poll comes out. In between times, though, people still live here,…
Can Larry Laba walk away from the Russian River?
Despite various interpretations of the meaning of the acronym, SOAR stands for “Somewhere On A River, which is always where I dream of being,” Larry Laba said, as if he knew from the outset what motivated him.
V-ball girls even the score
“I think these are the first two set-five wins I’ve had with this program, which is really exciting,” coach Jonathan Nuttall said after their wins last week against Middletown and Credo.
Double resignations stun Hounds fans
Two key coaches resigned this week and it is unusual, unexpected and totally logical. Both men have over 20 years of experience in the coaching role, most of it in Healdsburg, more often than not in successful if not record-breaking, years. Both men have offspring playing in…
Free Will Astrology, Sept. 9-15
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, but they can maintain top tempo for only about 20-30 seconds before overheating. When they’re hunting, they usually get just one speedy dash to catch their prey...
Police Log, Aug. 24 – 30
Misunderstandings, misdeeds and misdemeanors in the dispach log of the Healdsburg Police Department. For instance...
Things to do in Healdsburg, Sept. 10 – 17
Among this Friday's Events, "Welcome Oakland’s Skyline High football team to town for the second home game of the year for the 2026 Greyhounds varsity. Everybody up for the kickoff! That’s at 7pm, Rec Park."
9/11 ceremony revisited Friday at the monument
25 years ago, Healdsburg reacted with shock, alarm, patriotism and sorrow at the news that the nation had been attacked. An impromptu gathering took place in the Plaza three days later, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. People came to sing, pray, light candles and take comfort in…
On a mission for honey bees
Candice Koseba is a rare Healdsburg figure who earned her local reputation in something other than wine, dining or olive oil. Her specialty is bees, and honey of course, and from her Dry Creek Valley homestead she oversees a thriving collection of local bee hives. Not just the…