Potential SMART Station Sites Focus Of Healdsburg Community Workshop

Locals can attend the upcoming meeting to give feedback on potential sites in a decision that will impact Healdsburg for decades to come.

City Of Healdsburg, County Of Sonoma Hope To Curtail Zoom-Bombing

The city and county both announced that public comments cannot be made on Zoom but can be made in person at meetings or beforehand by email.

Sonoma County Supervisors Place Firefighting Sales Tax On Ballot

If approved by voters, the half-cent sales tax would bring in $60 million annually, divided by 31 Sonoma County fire agencies.

Sen. Mike McGuire Chosen To Lead California State Senate

The state senator from Healdsburg will take over from current Senate president pro tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, sometime next year.

Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Winter Storms

Low-interest loans up to $2 million for Sonoma County businesses and $500,000 for homeowners are available.

Healdsburg City Manager Update For August 2023

Topics include Retail Cannabis; New Firearm Law; Business Licenses Now Online; Dollar Days Swim Program; Summer Movies Series, and more.

Residents Required To Lock Guns Under New Healdsburg Ordinance

The new law adopted by Healdsburg City Council also requires gun owners to report a missing firearm within 48 hours.

Former State, Napa Public Health Director Hired For Sonoma County Role

Dr. Karen Smith is the county's interim public health director, filling a vacancy created by Dr. Sundari Mase who took a job with the CDC.

CA Tax Revenue Drops As Wealthy Flee: Study

Despite having the highest tax losses of any state, the figure doesn't seem to have experts worried.

‘A Lifesaving Tool': CA's New Mental Health Crisis Line Sees A Surge In Calls

The success of California's new 988 hotline.

Sonoma County Allots $3M Toward Solutions For The Homeless

The funds from Measure O — a quarter-cent sales tax hike approved in 2020 — were allotted to six nonprofits and three cities.

Healdsburg Adopts Humane Grazing Policy

Healdsburg is the first Sonoma County city to enact a policy calling for the humane treatment of sheep and goasts used for fire prevention.

State Board OKs Sonoma Water Changes To Russian River Instream Flows

The changes are a "key tool in managing the water supply for more than 600,000 people and the environment in Sonoma and Marin counties."

Healdsburg Makes Changes To Emergency Evacuation Zones

"We encourage all community members to take the time to look up their evacuation zones now —​before an emergency occurs."

After The Deluge: Floods May Taint More Drinking Water In California

In southwest Sonoma County, a few miles west of Petaluma, the local groundwater is unsafe to drink.

Sonoma County Ends Drought Emergency, Urges Public To Keep Conserving

"While our reservoirs are full today, another drought could be around the corner. It’s important to continue using water efficiently."

Healdsburg City Council Lifts Water Restrictions

Conservation will continue to be essential to help the groundwater aquifers recover, the city said.

Property Tax Assistance Available To More Healdsburg Homeowners

California Mortgage Relief Program raised the assistance limit for delinquent property taxes from $20,000 to up to $80,000 per household.

Sonoma Water Responds To Letter Questioning Releases From Lake Sonoma

Sonoma Water Deputy Chief Engineer Don Seymour responds to a letter to the editor from Healdsburg resident Stanley Crane.

Groundwater Wells: Sonoma County Supes Move To Update Permit Process

Before a permit is approved, potential adverse impacts on waterways like the Russian River would be analyzed and mitigated.

Supervisors To Consider Well Ordinance, Local Coastal Plan On Tuesday

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider actions that could result in updates to the Well Ordinance and the Local Coastal Plan.

Price Gouging Amid Storms Is Illegal, California Attorney General Says

Californians who believe they were a victim of price gouging during the state's series of storms are urged to report the incident.

Sonoma County DA Announces $1.7M Settlement With Gas Station Owners

The settlement resolves allegations that the defendants violated state environmental laws at 14 gas stations including two in Sonoma County.

Sen. McGuire Hosting Neighborhood Meeting Friday In Oakmont

Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin and Santa Rosa Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald will join the senator for the March 3 meeting.

Sonoma Water To Update Public On North Bay Water Supply

The discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the region's aging water, wastewater and flood protection systems.

Healdsburg, SoCo Families Get $500 Monthly Payments Under New Program

The Pathway to Income Equity pilot is funded by Sonoma County in partnership with three cities —​ Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Healdsburg.

Sonoma County To Lift COVID-Related Public Health Emergency

"Armed with widely available vaccines and much more knowledge about the virus, we no longer have to treat COVID-19 as an emergency."

Kincade Fire: Legislation Would Eliminate Taxes On PG&E Settlements

Wildfire victims would be exempt from paying state personal income and corporation taxes on their settlement claims.

Sonoma County Supervisors Allot Millions Toward Strategic Plan

The five-year plan was adopted in 2021 and its first progress report has been published.

Healdsburg Celebrates Opening Of L&M Village

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the program that provides interim housing for the homeless and helps get them on their feet.

Healdsburg Hosts Community Sessions To Help Build City's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Plan

The series of community conversations runs from January through April. Language interpretation, childcare and light refreshments provided.

Healdsburg Community Survey: Climate Mobilization Strategy

Take the Climate Mobilization Strategy survey to share your ideas on how the City of Healdsburg can be as sustainable as possible.

Program Helps SoCo Residents 'Disproportionately' Affected By Storms

Sonoma County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) will help residents who call 211 to seek assistance through the program.

Healdsburg Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief

Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.

Healdsburg Election Results For City Council Race, Local Measures

Who is leading in the Healdsburg City Council race? Did Measure L or Measure M pass? See the latest results for Healdsburg, Sonoma County.

Healdsburg Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

Here’s your Election Day guide for Healdsburg including where to drop off your ballot or cast your vote in person.

Healdsburg Nov. 8 Election: Deadline To Register Is Today

The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.

Healdsburg Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Healdsburg voter guide.

Drought Update: Healdsburg Residents Invited To Virtual Town Hall

Officials will provide an update on the drought situation in Sonoma County during a virtual town hall scheduled for Thursday.

Vacation Rental Complaint Hotline Launches In Sonoma County

If the property manager does not resolve the issue within one hour — or 30 minutes during quiet time — a complaint may be submitted.