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Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 24SMART gets an earful over proposed platform
Many of the public comments criticized the SMART presentation as “slanted” or “disingenuous,” with some going so far as to urge the transit agency to offer an apology to the City of Healdsburg for bringing the issue back again. “I think you guys wanted feedback, and you got it,”…
Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 24The secret screenwriter in our midst
Last week we visited screenwriter Michael Tolkin at his Healdsburg home and, joined by his daughter and caregiver Emma, sat down with a cup of tea and talked movies with him for almost an hour. Soon we were talking about what may be his most successful movie, The Player, in which…
Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 24Gathering at the farm to fight hunger
Farm to Fight Hunger, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, donates 100% of food grown at no cost to provide fresh organic fruits and vegetables to those in need. This year the farm’s chickens produced 30,000 eggs; egg distribution is through Healdsburg’s food pantry.
Sonoma Valley Sun
Published September 23Glen Ellen Clean Up Day September 27, 9a.m.
Meet at the Post Office! The post Glen Ellen Clean Up Day September 27, 9a.m. first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 23Anyone for Tai Chi Thursday? Goats optional
Since our grand re-opening in June 2025, the Healdsburg Regional Library has been a bustling center of activity in Healdsburg. Our visitor numbers continue to remain at or above our pre-pandemic numbers, which is exciting given the feeling of lost momentum caused by our 10-month…
Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 23Police Log, September 7-13
11:00am The RP on Grove Street came upon a man who had broken into a shed. The suspect fled on a bike. The suspect was a prior resident of the property who had been evicted in November 2025. At 12:08pm, the 58-YO suspect was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of…
Healdsburg Tribune
Published September 23Things to do in Healdsburg, Sept. 24-30
Friday is opening night of the annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival, which runs through the weekend. Most screening blocks are $20, students $10, full-festival passes $100. It takes place at the Raven Theater, 115 North St.
The Plumas Sun
Published September 23Golden Eagles place second at Delta Classic
Feather River College Athletics announces its women’s volleyball team recorded three consecutive sweeps before pushing Fresno City College to five sets in the championship match to earn second place at the Delta Classic. The Golden Eagles opened the tournament Sept. 11 with a…
Sonoma Valley Sun
Published September 23Federal Legislation Enables $60 Million in Local Water and Wastewater Projects
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that includes a new federal authorization for up… The post Federal Legislation Enables $60 Million in Local Water and Wastewater Projects first appeared on…
Sonoma Valley Sun
Published September 23Bob Edwards: Acronymic Initialisms – From WTF to LOL
Your correspondent predicts that schools everywhere – from pre-K to university – will soon be adding a new course to their curricula: Acronymics and Initialisms. … The post Bob Edwards: Acronymic Initialisms – From WTF to LOL first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
Sonoma Valley Sun
Published September 22PRIDE Flag: Yes, in My Opinion, There Was a Hidden Agenda
Commentary By Lisa Storment, President of Wake UP Sonoma On Thursday night, September 10, there was a school board meeting which continued to illuminate the… The post PRIDE Flag: Yes, in My Opinion, There Was a Hidden Agenda first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
Sonoma Valley Sun
Published September 22Meet Bobbie Jonas – The Body Detective
Editor’s Note: We are delighted to introduce Bobbie Jonas, a remarkable Sonoma healer who takes body work through the “quantum healing” wormhole and into the… The post Meet Bobbie Jonas – The Body Detective first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .