Healdsburg News

Sonoma County officials appear close to enlisting another city into the fold of its clean power agency - albeit one of the smaller ones.

In today's non-Bauer review, Carey Sweet hones in on Parish Cafe , Healdsburg's 8-month-old New Orleans-style cafe.

But when the restaurant in question is The Paris h in Healdsburg, and it only has about 36 seats inside and on the porch, playing to full crowds most days, every little bit counts.

I have long believed that one of the most enjoyable wine drives in the United States follows West Dry Creek Road in northern Sonoma.

The Bauer Power Hour descends on Healdsburg's Madrona Manor this week , where Jesse Mallgren , "one of the Bay Area's most underrated chefs," is putting out "a finely honed meal that seemed generous and a great value" at $91 for five courses, plus another $68 for wine pairings.

What has impressed me about Jesse Mallgren at Madrona Manor in Healdsburg is how he continues to evolve as a chef.

Since service was stopped for safety reasons in the winter of 1996-97, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad has experienced major deterioration through the Eel River canyon.

On Monday, May 6 at 9:47 p.m., two calls were received by Healdsburg Police Department about neighbors involved in a loud argument.

The Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association invites you to the 16th annual Taste of Alexander Valley on May 18-19, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 30 wineries will host their own special wine and food parties featuring live entertainment, food and wine pairing and special discounts.

Summer camp is almost a rite of the season for some families. For others, summer programs offer kids something to do while mom and dad are at work, a chance to explore a new interest or an opportunity to improve an existing talent.

The contentious final year of Cyrus , Douglas Keane's highly regarded restaurant at the Hotel Mars on North St., left a cloud of doubt in the atmosphere of Healdsburg's dining scene.

Joe Euphrat works on his swing at the driving range at McInnis Park on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in San Rafael, Calif.

Kate MacMurray, daughter of the late actor Fred MacMurray, in a tasting area and gallery of old photographs at the MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg, Calif.

The 1,700 acres in the mountains of northeastern Sonoma County became a nature preserve earlier this year when the estate of Shirley and Jim Modini, who had lived and loved the ranch for the 60 years of their marriage, was settled.

From West Africa to West County, the summer line-up for Tuesday Concerts in the Plaza shows breadth, star power and good taste will prevail as usual at the Healdsburg traditional gatherings.

You've got to admire the tenacity of Dave Madigan, who's still fighting the city of Santa Rosa's downtown parking policies from his new home in Soldotna, Alaska.

Bay Area diners have been keeping a close eye on the space that formerly housed the two-Michelin-star Cyrus in Healdsburg.

Getting up early make final arrangements for Bike to Work Day? Check the brake pads, make sure the chain is oiled, the seat is at the right level.

With news that the two victims in Tuesday evening's knife attack have not been cooperative with police, the likelihood that a gang influence was involved in attack goes up, suggests investigators.

Moving as fast as 112 mph, two unlicensed drivers raced up Highway 101 near Healdsburg in a pre-dawn race, barely one car length apart.