Healdsburg Tribune October 5 2023

The Healdsburg

CITY ACTS TO LIMIT ‘ZOOM BOMB’ COMMENTS IN PUBLIC MEETINGS

ORGANIZED DISRUPTORS USE PUBLIC PLATFORM FOR HATEFUL SPEECH

By Christian Kallen

The City of Healdsburg joined other local jurisdictions this week in excluding public comment through Zoom, the online meeting platform, in an effort to avoid the airing of racist and profane comments that have plagued government meetings in recent weeks.

“This change is due to recent disruptive and hate-filled comments happening to cities across the region. These attacks have subjected communities to profane content and threaten the City Council’s ability to conduct business,” read a Sept. 28 post on the city’s Facebook page.

The first meeting that followed was the City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 2. During his regular report at that meeting, City Manager Jeff Kay repeated the rationale for limiting public comment. “We are taking public comment, of course, in person tonight, as we always do, but will not be taking public comment by Zoom,” he said. “That’s a change that I think some people who have been following agency meetings around the region … have seen happening at a number of different agencies in response to ‘Zoom bombing’ of hate speech.”

Kay emphasized that in-person public comment was welcome, and that the city would “continue to receive public comment by email if people wish to do

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Performers in Plaza Now Need a Permit

HEALDSBURG IMPLEMENTS ONCE-WEEKLY RULE FOR BUSKERS TO QUELL CONFLICT

By Christian Kallen Occasional visitors to the Healdsburg Plaza may

have been entertained during recent summer months by a casually dressed latemiddle-aged man with a 12-string guitar, singing loudly from a swiveling office chair with a tip bowl in front of him.

He is, by classic definition, a busker—“a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations.”

Donald O. Cummings, known by his initials as “Doc,” has been a fixture at the fountain for the past three years, playing two hours at a time five days a week, so much so that some residents felt his persistent performances had become a problem.

Acting upon complaints

from residents, other musicians and plaza visitors, the Community Services Department developed a Special Performance Policy for the Plaza, which was passed last month by the City Council. The belief was that it was the absence of a city performance policy that enabled Cummings to set up and perform with such frequency, leading to what many perceived as an unfair dominance of one person over Healdsburg’s central park.

“‘We’d really like our plaza back,” said Bob Lawrence during the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting a month earlier. “We want some quiet around the fountain, so you can hear the birds, you can hear the children play around the fountain without one particular individual coming up and just dominating it for a couple hours, five days a week.”

When Cummings appeared before the City Council recently, dressed in a blue suit and carrying a clipboard of endorsements, signatures and messages, he painted a different picture. “The onehour permit is really, it’s

very personal. It has taken me, basically, and put a target on my back.” He went on to say “there’s a couple people who do not like what I do and they have brought this agenda up to you. They have bragged about that … [t]hey will terminate what I do.”

The 71-year-old Cummings said he was injured in an automobile accident seven years ago and he has found that musical performance is a kind of physical therapy. “I’ve taken two hours a day to go down there to improve my wrists and elbows so that I can get through this,” he said following the Oct. 2 City Council meeting. “I have three people, plus one musician who I haven’t seen in three years, who has brought this agenda, who threatened to bring this agenda and used the council as a weapon against me.”

The city staff, however, does not see this as a vendetta by a small group against one person, but as a recurring problem that might find a solution in limiting the hours and frequency of any one performer, and hopefully

ACTIVE AGING WEEK UNDERWAY

INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT TO KEEP MOVING OCT. 2-8

Staff Report True to Healdburg’s designation as the first Age Friendly City in Sonoma County, the City Council officially recognized International Active Aging Week at its Oct. 2 meeting. The message is that regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live fully in all areas of life.

So the Healdsburg Senior Center lined up a

reducing conflict.

“These situations have been observations by staff, verbal reports to staff or emails to staff,” said Community Services Director Mark Themig. “Staff identified the need to develop a program governing performances in the Plaza and worked with the city attorney to develop the policy.”

Police Chief Matt Jenkins said, “The Police Department has responded to multiple complaints over the last several years related to these issues,” adding that his staff is “familiar with Mr. Cummings.”

Creating a Policy

In August the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the city create a policy requiring an application to perform, to create some order to public performance. The Special Performance Policy for the Plaza was sent to the Healdsburg City Council for approval on Sept. 5.

According to the city’s report at the meeting, “The lack of a structured performance schedule has resulted in overlapping events, amplified noise complaints and, at times,

raft of active events for seniors this week, beginning with a “Mystery Tour” on Monday and concluding Friday with an “Engage with Friends” mixer.

“Seniors are valued employees and volunteers in our town and are working every day to make Healdsburg a better place for all, and for our actively aging seniors,” said Donna O’Brien, the current chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.

A statement on the Senior Center’s Facebook page read, “Active Aging Week challenges society’s diminished expectations of aging by showing that regardless of age or health conditions adults over 50 can live fully in all areas of life.” That appears to have motivated the planning committee to create a diverse and enjoyable series of events all week.

public disputes.”

The policy required that anyone who wanted to perform—music, dance, theater or “oration”—needed to apply for a permit at least a week in advance, could only perform for an hour at a time and could only do so once a week. There would be no charge for the permit, but a permit would be required.

The councilmembers— who approved the policy by a 4-0 vote; Evelyn Mitchell was absent—took pains to say it wasn’t about one person. An internal effort was made to assure that it did not interfere with First Amendment rights.

Along with the Oct. 2 Magical Mystery Bus tour, Tuesday saw a morning neighborhood walking tour with the Healdsburg Museum, followed by the evening’s artist’s reception at the Senior Center.

Photographer Rick Tang launched a display of his more unusual personal works in a colorful series of large-format images, in a show that lasts through October.

Wednesday brought a long walk to the Community Center, followed by a blackjack tourney at the Matheson Street center.

Thursday’s big event is taking the SMART train all the way to Larkspur and back, with lunch along the way. The week culminates with Friday’s Engage with Friends event, where raffles and drawings are sure to turn up surprisingly

The policy took effect on Sept. 18 with the City Council’s second vote. The Special Performance Permit is a simple onepage form, available at city offices or on the city’s website, that requires a name, address and other contact information, a performance description and six requested dates and times—each with an alternate date and time, thereby giving an applicant 12 choices of performance ➝ Plaza Permits, 6 ➝ Active Aging, 6

Photo by Christian Kallen

Photos by Christian Kallen

BUSKERS The Jon Strider Duo performs on the gazebo stage at Healdsburg Plaza on May 30, during a Farmers’ Market. Future informal performers will need a Special Performance Permit from the city in order to perform.

VISION QUEST Rick Tang, left, hangs his large-format photo, ‘3 Bees,’ at Healdsburg Senior Center, where he has a show running for Active Aging Week.

GOINGS ON AROUND THE TOWN

Varsity Football Home game for the Healdsburg Hounds at Rec Park on Friday, Sept. 29. They face the Fortuna Huskies of Humboldt County at Rec Park, kickoff at 7pm. $8 adult admission.

Music Man

Glenn Siegel plays songs of Steely Dan, Neil Young, Led Z and originals at Furthermore Wines, 328A Healdsburg Ave. Free, 6-8pm on Friday, Oct. 6.

Farmers’ Market

The regular Saturday Healdsburg Farmers’ Market is Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8:30am to noon at the West Plaza parking lot. The market celebrates local agricultural heritage and is one of the original Certified Farmers Markets in the area.

Engage with Friends

Friday, Oct. 6, from 5-7pm, a scholarship fundraising event at the Senior Center with “eloquent wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres” to raise funds for classes, excursions and social events regardless of recipients’ income. Tickets $20 in advance at the Healdsburg Senior Center, 113 Matheson St. Hotel Jazz

Regular Saturday-evening jazz in the Spirit Bar at Hotel Healdsburg. This Saturday, Oct. 7, the Carlos Henrique Pereira Trio will play Brazilian classics and jazz standards showcasing from 6-9pm, 25 Matheson St.

Museum Walkabout

Meet at the Healdsburg Museum on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a two-hour walk though Healdsburg to visit local sites related to the Museum’s current exhibit on African-American Histories. 10am, 221 Matheson St. $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Contact holly@ healdsburgmuseum.org to reserve.

Black Sabbath

Electric Funeral, an Ozzyera Black Sabbath tribute band, in an 8pm show at Coyote Sonoma, Saturday Oct. 7. No cover, 44F Mill St. North Star 2023

Music & Performance Arts workshops at Healdsburg

Community Church, Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am to 5:30pm. Area teens learn from mentors in music, dance, poetry and visual arts, with a free public presentation at 4:30pm. See healdsburgjazz.org.

Community Jam

Second annual jam session for area jazz musicians is Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 6:30pm. The location is The 222, 222 Healdsburg Ave. No fee for participating musicians, $10-$30 for attendees.

Planning Commission

Latest deliberations from the city’s influential Planning Commission are Tuesday night, Oct. 10, starting at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St.

Blues on Tour

Soul-singer Johnny Rawls comes back to Healdsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with his “Chitlin’ Circuit” blues, at Elephant in the

Room, 77 Healdsburg Ave. 7-10pm, $10 cover.

Parks and Rec

Latest deliberations from the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 11, starting at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. River Bash

Annual “Russian River Rippin’ River Bash” fundraiser for russianriverkeeper.org on Thursday, Oct. 12. Includes music from Steve Pile Band,

dinner from Tizsa and live auction. At Ru’s Farm, 670 Bailhache, 5:30-9:30pm.

Evil Dead

Return of the Halloween holiday horror show musical to the Raven Theater, Oct. 13-19. Show time

7:30 Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $40 adults, $10 students. Held at 115 North St. raventheater.org

Healdsburg Crush

Explore limited-production pinot noir, sparkling wines and other varietals

from more than 60 of the top California wine producers in this benefit for Sonoma-Marin Boys & Girls Clubs, held in the Healdsburg Plaza. Saturday, Oct. 14, noon to 4pm; tickets $125 per person.

Organ Concert

Mark Bruce will play a program of Mendelssohn, Hindemith and Bach on the Bigelow pipe organ at 5pm Sunday, Oct. 15. The concert is free, and the public is invited. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 Matheson St.

City Council Second meeting of the month of the Healdsburg City Council, Monday, Oct. 16, begins at 6pm. Held at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., or view on facebook.com/watch/ cityofhealdsburg.

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that before or after” the meetings.

Among the other local jurisdictions that have limited or prohibited online comment are the County Board of Supervisors and Santa Rosa, which also announced on Sept. 28 that it would not permit online comment.

Samantha Zutler, who serves as the City of Healdsburg’s city attorney, has also been fulfilling that role on a contract basis for the City of Santa Rosa between the retirement of Sue Gallagher, on July 28, and the hiring of Teresa Stricker, who will start on Nov. 6.

The prohibition on Zoom comments applied to both the general Public Comment section near the beginning of most meetings, where comment on non-agenda items is welcome, and on the public comment period attending specific agenda items.

The meeting was still available on the Zoom platform, as well as on the city’s Facebook page video channel and through the city’s website. But the nearly-full council chambers on Monday evening indicated that the change

in policy had been recognized by the public. Kay noted that there was “a good turnout tonight, and I trust we will continue to have good engagement and good comment from the community.”

Earlier this year, several Healdsburg public meetings were sidetracked by extensive grievance comments delivered over Zoom directed at Mayor Ariel Kelley from two individuals who are not local residents. Kelley did not respond to those comments at the time, and the individuals have not been heard from for the past few weeks.

To counter concerns about possible violation of First Amendment rights of free speech, Kay said, “It is part of the role for City Council for staff to hear criticism in these meetings and 100% appropriate on every item… At times we also see public comment that is what some people might consider profane, and we’ve always erred on the side of allowing that to take place.”

Comments received via the Zoom “raise hands” feature allow an online attendee to use the

platform for public speech. The practice became popular—if not necessary—during the COVID pandemic, which prevented in-person meetings. The practice was continued even after the council and other city commissions and committees could again meet in person, as the ability to follow public meetings without physically attending proved popular.

“It’s my personal hope that what we’re seeing is a blip and not a new normal,” said Kay, regarding the decision. “But at this point we did feel it made sense to [prohibit online comment] to make sure that the City Council could continue to conduct business.”

The prohibition against online comment will

continue for the foreseeable future, but Kay did express hope that at some point it could again be permitted.“Obviously, ultimately this is a decision for the council, and the council may wish to take on either sooner or later a conversation about rules or protocols for how meetings will go going forward,” he said. The good news, said

Kay, is that Healdsburg “got by for about 163 years of in-person public comment before the pandemic, so we know we can do it.”

The next Healdsburg City Council meeting will be Monday, Oct. 16, starting at 6pm. Attend at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St., or view online at facebook.com/watch/ cityofhealdsburg.

Photo courtesy of Healdsburg Museum

Readers Poll

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Voting is live now, and ends October 14, 2023.

A few online voting rules:

• Complete at least 20 votes of the ballot for inclusion in the poll

• Include your name and a valid email address

• Ballots are confidential, but you may be called to confirm your vote

• It’s okay for businesses to make their customers aware of the contest. However, orchestrated efforts, financial incentives, multiple ballots by a single submitter or other obvious ballot stuffing can result in disqualification of the establishment.

Deadline for online ballots is October 14, 2023

Home Improvement

‘We Shoulda Won It’: Hounds Can’t Down Eagles, 42-42

FULL FOUR QUARTERS OF ACTION ENDS IN HEARTBREAKING PENALTY

By Christian Kallen

The atmosphere was electric as a rosy Friday afternoon turned into Friday night at Rec Park, where the Healdsburg Greyhounds hosted the Eagles of Berean Christian, a Walnut Creek private school. The Hounds, winless over the past two years, were in the hunt for their first victory of the season following increasingly competitive games over the first four weeks.

The 1-4 Eagles looked like a likely target.

Almost from the start, that win seemed within reach. Healdsburg took a quick 14-0 lead on two touchdowns, a 10-yard run by Nova Perrill II and a dramatic 88-yard pass play from Perrill to Austin Collins.

Though the defense gave up a 46-yard touchdown run, the score was a promising 28-7 going into the Homecoming half. The Healdsburg varsity was firing on all cylinders and victory seemed—well, a near-certainty at least.

Berean Christian made their move in the second half, scoring two touchdowns to Healdsburg’s one in the third period, and racking up two quick TDs in the fourth. A failed twopoint conversion spelled

the difference as Healdsburg led by just a point, 35-34, midway through the final quarter.

Perrill ran for another one, his third, but Berean’s Hunter Inkster followed by scampering for his fifth touchdown of the night. This time the two-point conversion play worked, and the score was tied 42-42 with less than five minutes on the clock.

Healdsburg marshaled their offense for one more drive, and Hayden Mariani made all the drama and doubt go away with a romping 35-yard run through a broken Berean backfield. Or that’s what it looked like from the stands.

The officials saw something else—a hold by Healdsburg’s Max Morris that brought the play back and took the touchdown away.

After the game, an exhilarated but disconsolate crowd of Greyhound fans filed away into the night—“We shoulda won it” a common sentiment. They were that close.

Friday night at Rec Park finds the Greyhounds (0-4-1) playing the Fortuna Huskies (4-2) in a non-conference game. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

The following week the Greyhounds begin their North Coast Section Redwood League schedule, going to Ukiah to play the Wildcats.

Photos by Joe Rowland

HE'S DOWN Healdsburg’s James Parmeter makes an open-field tackle of Berean Christian’s ace Hunter Inkster during action at the Sept. 29 game, which resulted in a 42-42 tie.

TOUCHDOWN Healdsburg fans of the Hounds varsity football team cheer another touchdown in the exciting Sept. 29 game against Berean Christian, which resulted in a 42-42 tie.

ON THE RUN Nova Perrill II, wearing #13 in this game, makes a run for it against the Berean defense. He rushed for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Sept. 29 tie game.

PUMPKINS’ FALL COLORS

THE POPULAR SQUASH COVERS THE AUTUMNAL PALETTE

By Pierre Ratte Autumn light

slashes through a dazzling collection of pumpkins. Once upon a time, it seemed all pumpkins were orange. Now, they come in a plethora of colors ranging from orange to red, yellow, green, white and striped

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time. Performances are limited to what the policy calls “the area directly underneath the Plaza gazebo,” which might also be called the gazebo stage.

According to Themig, since the permit policy went into effect until Oct. 2, “a total of 11 permits have been granted, distributed among three performers.”

But just two days after the Council’s Sept. 18 vote, Cummings went to the

Plaza at his usual time, 2pm on Wednesday— “crossing the picket line,” as he put it—to perform without a permit.

Themig recounted that when Milde saw Cummings (Doc) performing, he offered “to issue a courtesy permit on the spot as no other permits had been issued for that day, but Doc declined. Matt reiterated the need for a permit to perform in the Plaza, but Doc continued to perform.”

Cummings says he’s

spoken with the legal rights division of the state, and talked with “four lawyers, who say they’re stomping on my First Amendments rights. They are willing to stand up and file suit against the city if this isn’t taken care of immediately.”

As the staff report stated, “this initiative seeks to strike a balance between supporting performances and preserving the Plaza’s peaceful atmosphere for all to enjoy.” It may be that the passage of the

combinations.

Pumpkin is a vernacular term for winter squash which comes in different forms. The genus and species of the common orange field pumpkin is Cucurbita pepo. But so are different-colored and differentshaped pumpkins of the same species. Differences are identified at subspecies levels. Color and shapes are so varied that varieties often look nothing like the round orange Connecticut Field pumpkin carved at Halloween. Variety is partly due to planting environments around the globe over long periods of time.

Pumpkin seeds reportedly date back to 7000 B.C.

in Central America, making them one of the oldest cultivated plants. With every part of the plant edible—skin, leaves, flowers, pulp, seeds and stems— easy-to-grow pumpkins were an important source of nutrition.

Fun facts: Orange round and orange-warted pumpkins are genus species, subspecies: Cucurbita pepo, pepo; crooked necks are subspecies ovifera; acorn squash are subspecies turbinate; yellow squash with a crooked neck are subspecies torticollia.

Pumpkins are fruit, not vegetables. Anything that starts with a flower is technically fruit. Nuts are fruit. Squash are fruit. Tomatoes

are fruit. Cucumbers, eggplants, beans, peppers, corn: all fruit. The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek, pepon , meaning large melon. Approximately 40% of America’s pumpkin crop is grown in Illinois. About 95% of the processing of pumpkins happens in Illinois, which is the location of Libby’s. Legend has it that Washington Irving’s headless horseman used a pumpkin as a replacement head. Smashing Pumpkins, an alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988, sold 30 million albums, one of which was called Mellon Collie.

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policy created a problem other than the one it was designed to solve. Cummings defended his right to keep singing without a permit in the Plaza. “Ricky Nelson had a song,” he said. “‘You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.’”

The Special Permit Policy and Application are available on the city website at https://tinyurl. com/u6jxct95.

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Betty Wadsworth, a volunteer with the center, extended a special invitation to “a lovely little happy hour” at the Senior Center on Friday, from 5-7pm. “We’ll have raffle baskets and wine, and it will be our big endof-the-week for Active Aging,” she said. “Everyone of drinking age is welcome to come, so we hope you will all join us.”

Raffle prizes have been

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donated by the community and all proceeds go to the Rose Pavoni Assistance Fund to enable local seniors to experience classes, events and outings.

The Senior Center is located at 133 Matheson St. Tickets for Engage with Friends, 5-7pm on Oct. 6, are $25 and include one drink and a raffle ticket. For tickets call (707) 431-3324.

Photo by Pierre Ratte

PARTIAL LIST OF INCIDENTS REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE

Monday, Sept. 11

3:06am A 37-year-old (YO) man at Harmon Guest House on Healdsburg Avenue was arrested and transported to county jail for public intoxication, providing false identification to an officer and a Napa County warrant regarding driving while intoxicated.

11:33am Vandalism to a vehicle was reported on Healdsburg Avenue. A 45 YO woman hit a car with a stick and was arrested and transported to county jail for vandalism.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

• 7:18pm The reporting party (RP) indicated that a vehicle jumped a curb and sideswiped another vehicle at Memorial Beach Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A 68 YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol, misdemeanor hit and run, and driving with a suspended license.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

3:06am An officer encountered a suspicious vehicle at Dry Creek Inn and cited a 67 YO woman on a Sonoma County warrant regarding possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 47 YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for providing false identification

POLICE LOG

to an officer, for violating post-release requirements and for an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding violation of postrelease requirements.

• 12:53pm The RP stated that his wallet in his glove compartment was stolen at Healdsburger on Healdsburg Avenue. Information was provided to RP.

• 1:26pm The RP stated that a woman filled her bag with food and alcohol at Safeway on Vine Street and left without paying. The manager asked the police to only log the information.

• 3:20pm The RP indicated she is visiting her daughter from out of state on Hidden Acres Road. She was defrauded after allowing who she thought was an Apple support agent to access her phone. The subject took money from her bank accounts, Venmo and Zelle. The RP was referred to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov/.

8:34pm A 43 YO man was arrested at Saw Mill Circle at South Street and transported to county jail on a Sonoma County warrant regarding burglary, petty theft and possession of burglary tools.

Thursday, Sept. 14

• 12:17am A vehicle was stopped for a taillight violation at Chevron South on Healdsburg Avenue. A 31 YO man was cited and released to a responsible party for driving under the influence of alcohol.

1:45pm The RP asked for an officer to contact a woman on the stairs to the river on Heron Drive. The

GERALDINE “JERI” MUNSON

January 4, 1928 - August 22, 2023

Geraldine “Jeri” Munson age 95 passed away at her home on the Madrone Spring Ranch in Willits, CA on August 22, 2023. The most important things in life to Jeri were family, friends and a keen ability to make people laugh. Her family heritage was in the Alexander Valley growing up as a tomboy with the loving care of her parents Rolla and Evelyn Patrick. Jeri graduated from Healdsburg High. She outlived many dear friends and family including her first husband (17 yrs) Russell “Jim” Rose of Geyserville and 2nd husband (47 yrs) John Munson of Willits and her only sister and nephew, Betty Smith and Eddie Buzzi of Healdsburg; She is survived by 3 children; Steve (Karen) Rose of Susanville; Robin Rose Cuthbert (and son Cody) of Willits and Ken (Rochelle) Rose of Healdsburg/Forestville; 4 stepchildren John (Jacqui) Munson, Janet (Mike) Helmar, Deona (Paul) Horton of Nevada and Dede Munson (and son Brett) of Idaho; 7 total grandkids; 11 great grandkids. A Celebration of Life will be held October 21, 2023 at 1pm at the Willits Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, anyone interested can make a donation to the Willits Branch (HMH) Home Health & Hospice Care.

RP wanted her to move so he can go past her. He also indicated that there would be trouble if she did not move. An officer responded and resolved the issue.

5:38pm The RP stated vandalism occurred on Spur Ridge Lane. The RP said someone stepped on his plants and he believes it is a woman who broke mirrors and knocked over Bird bikes. The RP only wants the police to log the information until he gets proof with his surveillance system.

• 8:49pm The RP indicated 2 or 3 people were welding a bicycle in Badger Park on Heron Drive. The RP saw sparks flying and was concerned the activity could start a fire. Officers responded and contacted 3 subjects in the park. A 58 YO man was cited and released for violating probation and possession of drug paraphernalia.

9:26pm A 25 YO man was arrested at Capital Lumber on Healdsburg Avenue for violating probation. He was transported directly to county jail.

Friday, Sept. 15

12:11am A driver was stopped for a taillight violation, license-plate violation and speeding near John & Zeke’s on Healdsburg Avenue. A 29 YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.

10:15am A report was taken regarding graffiti at Dry Creek Road on freeway signs at the entrance to Interstate 101 heading southbound.

• 1:15pm A report was taken regarding graffiti on March Avenue at University Street.

• 3:00pm At Victory Apartments on East Street,

a 42 YO woman was yelling obscenities and yelling about being drugged. Officers responded and arrested her for violating probation and trespassing.

• 7:24pm The RP indicated that a man and woman have been on the property of Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street for days. They were screaming. Officers responded and advised them to leave the property.

7:31pm The RP stated that 2 or 3 Ford Mustangs were traveling at a high rate of speed on University Street at Piper Street. The vehicles were seen revving their engines in front of a game at Recreation Park. Officers responded and located both vehicles unoccupied.

• 9:54pm Multiple reckless drivers were reported on Alexandria Drive at Lupine Road. The RP stated she could hear multiple vehicles spinning their wheels in the area. Officers responded.

• 11:14pm Multiple reckless drivers were reported on University Street. Officers responded but the drivers were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

11:28pm The RP stated reckless driving occurred on Matheson Street and meanwhile juveniles were running through private yards and throwing eggs. Officers responded and stopped a vehicle. The juveniles were playing a game of Fugitive which involved throwing eggs at other players and moving vehicles. Officers advised the subjects to stop the game.

Saturday, Sept. 16

12:51am A 31 YO man was stopped for speeding on Westside Road at Kinley Drive. He was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol.

9:52am The RP dropped off a pile of mail at the Dollar Tree on Vine Street that he found near his camp. An officer returned the mail to the Post Office.

• 11:57am A driver was cited for driving with a suspended license at Badger Park on Heron Drive.

2:47pm The RP indicated that property was stolen at Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue. The suspect was also in the store on 9/14/23 and took tools, which was not previously reported. An officer arrived as the suspect was leaving the parking lot on a motorcycle. A traffic stop was initiated, but the suspect failed to stop. Officers pursued the suspect, who left the motorcycle on Interstate 101 at Hopper Avenue and traveled on foot toward Clover Leaf Ranch off Old Redwood Highway. The 25 YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of a stolen motorcycle, felony reckless evasion, possession of a controlled substance, shoplifting, violation of probation and reckless driving. The motorcycle owner picked up the motorcycle.

7:13pm The RP indicated that a man was disturbing other guests at Fairview Inn & Suites on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and arrested the 35 YO man for trespassing and public intoxication.

8:54pm The RP stated that a man not allowed to be at Russian River Trailer Park on Healdsburg Avenue was trespassing. Officers responded and arrested a 43 YO man and transported him to county jail for trespassing.

11:12pm A driver was stopped for a taillight violation and running a stop sign on Matheson Street.

A 27 YO man was cited and released for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a license.

Sunday, Sept. 17

3:44am A vehicle near Dry Creek Inn on Dry Creek Road was registered by the automated license plate reader as stolen. The vehicle was entered into the vehicle recovery system.

7:23am Officers stopped a vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue at Passalacqua Road because it was registered as stolen. A 47 YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of a stolen vehicle.

3:47pm The RP indicated a driver on Redwood Highway at Arata Lane may be drunk. The incident was referred to the California Highway Patrol.

6:09pm A 48 YO man was cited at Capital Lumber on Healdsburg Avenue on Sonoma County warrants regarding theft of a credit or debit card, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and shoplifting.

• 10:57pm Multiple callers reported that reckless driving occurred at Parkland Farms Boulevard at Bridle Path. A black Camaro was doing donuts and spinning out. Officers responded but the subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

11:14pm A 52 YO man on Healdsburg Avenue at Lincoln Street was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of leaded canes and batons, violating probation and having an open container of alcohol in a public place.

Compiled by Carolyn

Brenner