Healdsburg Tribune September 7 2023

The Healdsburg

HEALDSBURG’S MCGUIRE SELECTED TO LEAD LEGISLATURE

‘HOMETOWN BOY’ MAKES GOOD IN STATE POLITICS

Staff Report Mike McGuire (HHS, Class of 1997) will be the next president pro tempore of the California State Senate, a position that makes him the most influential legislator in the state. The president pro tempore serves as chair of the Rules Committee, which appoints the Senate’s committees, assigns bills to committees and does the internal administrative work of the Senate.

While it’s unusual that a Senate leader’s high school graduating class ranks a first-paragraph mention, for McGuire, and Healdsburg, it’s appropriate. McGuire, now 44, has had a rapid rise in government circles that has seen him ascend to the highest rungs of power with the momentum of inevitability.

McGuire (D-District 2) was first elected to the State Senate in 2014, but that office followed several other positions both in Healdsburg and Sonoma County. His first elective office was to the Healdsburg School Board, in 1998, when he was only 19. He followed that with election to the Healdsburg City Council in 2004, becoming the city’s youngest mayor in 2006.

Along the way, he received a BA in political science in 2002 from Sonoma State University, and had several non-government jobs, for General Dynamics and KSRO radio/TV in Santa Rosa.

In 2010, he was elected as 4th District supervisor for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. His term overlapped with that of 1st District Supervisor Susan Gorin, who was elected in 2012.

Council Opens Window to Park Sponsorships

FINAL NAME OF SAGGIO HILLS ACREAGE UP FOR PUBLIC INPUT UNTIL SEPT. 24

By Christian Kallen

What will become the largest public park in Healdsburg is moving closer to reality, but there remain two key issues that stand between the present and the ribbon cutting: who’s going to pick up the tab, and what it’s going to be called.

Possibly with the recent memory of the Foley Family Community Pavilion in mind, the City Council rejected the idea that the entire 38-acre park, spreading between Parkland Farms and the Montage resort, might end up with the name of its largest donor.

At a recent City Council meeting, on Aug. 7, the council discussed how a sponsorship model would work to help defray the estimated $35 million

dollars it would cost to build out the park. Some of the larger expenses, which would include costs for infrastructure, restrooms, parking and hookups at the community portion of the park, could total $20.6 million. The sports facilities would cost $12 million, and redevelopment of the existing Barbieri Brothers park would be about $2.6 million.

Naming Rights

But more discrete elements in the park might be ripe opportunities for sponsorship with naming rights, said Mark Themig, community services director. He estimated individual park components and their expected costs at a community garden ($300,000), a large-dog park with an open run area ($200,000), a smalldog park ($300,000), hiking trails ($300,000) and a performance area ($500,000).

Larger, hence more expensive, opportunities outlined in the master plan include a picnic pavilion ($1 million), a

picnic “island” ($2.5 million), a community park playground ($1 million) or a sports complex with a synthetic turf system ($5 million).

While Councilmember Chris Herrod endorsed the idea of seeking sponsorship, he felt it should not be a free-for-all. “I think it would be kind of dystopian to have every bench and every swing named after a corporation or some oil tycoon or whatever— that sort of makes my skin crawl,” he said.

Herrod also strongly opposed giving the entire park a corporate name. “I want this to be named something that’s really valuable to the community… Hopefully with a DEI lens on the process as well,” he said, referring to the city’s recent DiversityEquity-Inclusion studies.

Mayor Ariel Kelley reiterated that this was in line with earlier council discussions on the topic, to keep the naming of the park itself off the table for sponsors.

Councilmember Ron

Edwards said a sponsorship would be reviewed by the City Council anyway. “It’s helping us reach our goals, and the council makes the decision,” Edwards noted.

City manager Jeff Kay put the sponsorship and funding discussion in perspective. “‘We’re really not counting on one dollar of sponsorship to move this thing forward,” he said. “But we don’t anticipate having $35 million any time soon, so we’re charging forward….

“I don’t want to give the council or the community

Historical Society at their annual History Lives dinner on Sept. 12.

“While considering an honoree this year, we wanted to honor someone who is always rooting for our community with a commitment to service. Dick is just that person. He is ready in a minute's notice to pitch in and help find solutions to the challenges facing the various organizations he serves,” said Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society president Susan Sheehy.

the impression that we’re sitting around waiting for some benefactor to make this project go,” he continued. “We do have funding. We have plans to get more funding; we’re just going to have to phase it in. If some money were to appear and we can get the whole thing done sooner, that might be a good thing.”

One thing the council agreed on was that costs for the park and its facilities could only increase over time, so moving forward with seeking sponsorship opportunities makes immediate sense.

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Packers organization. He is sometimes known as the “Voice of Healdsburg” for his many years announcing for HHS sports and the Prune Packers baseball team, which just completed its third successive run for the California Collegiate League baseball championship.

Staff Report Richard Bugarske, long an active member of youth sports and civic organizations including Kiwanis and the Healdsburg High Boosters, as well as a former school board member, will be honored with the Pioneer Award from the Healdsburg Museum and

The History Lives event annually honors a Healdsburg Pioneer, an individual with deep roots in the local area, strong community involvement and leadership in their profession. This year’s honoree, Bugarske, 75, is a former teacher, school board member, co-principal at Healdsburg High School and president of the Prune

Bugarske is also a past member of Healdsburg’s Park and Recreation Commission (1980-2015) and currently serves on the board of several foundations that benefit youth sports, including Healdsburg SOS (Supporting our Soldiers).

“The Pioneer Award is a wonderful honor,” said Bugarske. “Being in the company of the past honorees is humbling. I am such a product of my family and my community, so this is as much about them as me.”

I think it would be kind of dystopian to have every bench and every swing named after a corporation or some oil tycoon or whatever—that sort of makes my skin crawl.

COUNCILMEMBER CHRIS HERROD

Photo by Christian Kallen

‘VOICE OF HEALDSBURG’ TO RECEIVE PIONEER AWARD BUGARSKE TO BE HONORED AT MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

VOICE OF HEALDSBURG Richard Bugarske announces the next batter at the June 6 Healdsburg Prune Packers game at Rec Park. He was chosen to receive the 2023 Pioneer Award from the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society.

Photo by Mark Themigw

AERIAL VIEW The landscape of the 38-acre Saggio Hills park area, looking southwest toward the Parkland Farms development with Fitch Mountain on the horizon.

GOINGS ON AROUND THE TOWN

Second Story

Mikayla McVey makes her Little Saint debut with songs from Time Turns

Everything, her first fulllength LP. She plays the Second Story stage on Thursday, Sept. 7. It’s upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St., 7-9pm.

Farmers’ Market

Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Sept. 9, until Dec. 23. Market begins at 8:30am, open till noon at West Plaza Park. More information at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.

Golf Tournament

The annual Drew Esquivel Memorial golf tournament, presented by Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8am-2pm at Tayman Park, 927 South Fitch Mountain Rd. $200 includes golf, swag, breakfast and lunch; $75 lunch only. Call 707-433-4275 or email Diane at diane@ bucherwine.com.

Broadway in the Vines

“Bottles & Broadway” on Saturday, Sept. 9 at La Crema Winery features Broadway actor Jay Armstrong Johnson. It’s the first in a new performance series at La Crema from three Sonoma County-based arts companies. Show time is from 3-6pm, tickets $60, at La Crema, 3575 Slusser Rd., Windsor.

Jazz at the Hotel Jazz returns to the Hotel Healdsburg’s Spirit Bar, weekly on Saturdays from 6-9pm. On Sept. 9, the Blue 7 Sextet plays classic jazz from the greats, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jobim and others. Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., no cover.

Elephant Music

Local electric blues master Volker Strifler comes to The Elephant in the Room on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 8pm, $20. 77 Healdsburg Ave. or elephantintheroompub. com.

Literary Arts Georgina Marie Guardado and Linda Noel open this year’s Indigenous Voices Series with readings at The 222 on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7pm.

Tickets $20 at the222. org, 222 Healdsburg Ave.

Missing Women

Two free events this weekend at the Raven Theater deal with the outbreak of missing Native American women in the United States. On Sunday, Sept. 10 the film, Gift of Fear, screens at 7pm. On Monday, Sept. 11, again at 7pm, the play, The Absence, confronts the missing Indigenous women’s crisis in the U.S. Both at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North

St. Donations accepted for the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center.

Tuesday Market

The Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market continues weekly until Sept. 26. Tuesdays from 9am to 12:30pm, at Healdsburg Plaza. More information at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.

Hazardous Waste

Zero Waste Sonoma holds a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 4-8pm. Event location will be emailed with appointment confirmation. Appointments at zerowastesonomahhwevent.as.me/Healdsburg.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, starting at 6pm at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Agenda posted at healdsburg.gov/543/

Agendas-Minutes.

Teen Actors

An informational meeting will be held at the Raven Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 3:15pm, to explain the upcoming Teen Acting Class, which will begin on Sept. 20 and meet weekly through Dec. 15. High school students from Healdsburg, as well as Geyserville and Windsor, are welcome to attend. The class is free and open to teens 14 and over, with a maximum class size of 16 students. For information, see raventheater.org/teenacting.

Parks and Rec

The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, starting at 6pm at Council Chambers, 401 Grove St. Agenda posted at healdsburg.gov/543/ Agendas-Minutes.

Peter & Albert

Pop music icons Peter Asher (of Peter and Gordon)

LABOR DAY IN HEALDSBURG

A GOVERNMENT PROGRAM CHANGED THE FACE OF ART

By Pierre Ratte

A bas-relief sculpture in Healdsburg along University Avenue harkens back to the days of manual labor when steel and iron workers built skyscrapers that changed America’s city skylines.

The subject matter and style reflects Depression Era art coming from the Federal Emergency Relief Act, which spawned work programs to alleviate 25% unemployment.

From the Relief Act

and Albert Lee (of The Everly Brothers Band) pair their talents with vocal harmony, guitar technique and grand reminiscence. Raven Theater, 115 North St., on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 8pm.

Star Wars IV

The first film in the Star Wars series, now titled “A New Hope,” introduced Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo in its 1977 premiere. It will screen free on Friday, Sept. 15 beginning at 7:30pm at the Healdsburg Plaza, from AVFilm.

Kalimba

The Earth Wind and Fire tribute band Kalimba, with a full horn and rhythm section to accurately reproduce the grooves of the Grammy-winning band, plays Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Raven Theater. Tickets from $35-$75 at raventheater.org.

Path of the Panther

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, in

collaboration with Sonoma Land Trust and Little Saint, The Redford Center hosts a free public screening of Path of the Panther about the Florida panther, a vision of what could be again. Screens at Little Saint, 25 North St., at 6:30pm. Admission by donation.

Watershed Cleanup

The 37th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10am-noon, offers opportunities for volunteers to help the health of river parks, future trails and riparian habitat needed for healthy ecosystems, from Ukiah to Monte Rio. Volunteer signups at russianriverkeeper.org/rrwcd.

Post events on the Tribune’s online calendar at healdsburgtribune. com/calendar, and send special announcements to editor@ healdsburgtribune.com.

came the Public Works Art Project, a five-month project in which artists were hired as workers. This was a novel concept. The only guidance the government gave was that the subject matter should reflect the “American scene.”

In 1933, 3,500 needqualified artists signed up and began making public art. They produced over 15,000 murals, paintings and sculptures. The government paid out $1.1 million, about $75 for each piece of art, which is approximately $1,750 each in today’s dollars. Art from this short project decorates schools, city halls, libraries and other non-federal buildings.

Later, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) employed artists based on the success of the Public Works

Art Project. About 5,000 artists produced over 450,000 cataloged pieces of art, plus uncounted posters and craft projects for the WPA. With artists paid less than $25 per week, the government spent $35 million, or $77 for each piece of art.

Fun facts: WPA artists who later became famous include: Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans. Rothko’s Orange, Red, Yellow three-tone painting sold for $86 million in 2012. Pollock's Number 5, 1948 drip, splatter, splash painting sold for $140 million in 2006.

A funny movie about a person living in a trailer finding a Pollock painting is Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock? released in 2006.

by Cynthia Glassell

DREAMS The classic science-fiction adventure film, ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ will be shown outdoors at the Healdsburg Plaza on Friday, Sept. 15, free.

Photo by Pierre Ratte

sculpture of Depression-era construction workers evokes the 1933 Public Works Art projects.

Op-Ed: How the Brown Act Preserves Transparency

STATE LAW REQUIRES APPROPRIATE NOTICE EVEN FOR ‘CLOSED SESSIONS’

By David Loy

In a democracy, the government serves the people; the people do not serve the government. Because there is no accountability without transparency, the California Constitution guarantees that “the meetings of public bodies” shall be “open to public scrutiny.”

The Brown Act, California’s open meetings law for local governments, declares, “The people, in delegating authority, do

not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know.”

Under the Brown Act, a city council must hold open and public meetings, with limited exceptions. The council may not meet without an agenda posted in advance describing every item to be addressed, and it may not discuss matters not on the agenda, with limited exceptions. The public has the right to comment on every agenda item or any matter within the city’s authority. The people’s representatives must hear the people’s concerns.

The Brown Act recognizes that a city council may need to hold closed sessions for confidential matters. For example, in addition to matters such as personnel issues, real estate negotiations and threats to security of public buildings or services, the act allows a city council to hear confidential legal advice about actual or impending litigation.

However, the act does not allow unlimited

Pioneer Award

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Previous Pioneer Award winners include many names familiar to Healdsburg residents: from Joe Vercelli (1999), Lou Foppiano Sr., Francis Passalacqua, Robert Young, Milt Brandt, Joe Rochiolli Jr., Arnold

Santucci, Edgar Deas, Nancy and Karl Seppi, to Jerry and Joanna Engelke (2022), among many others. Ed Seghesio, who recently passed away, shared the award with Rachele Ann Passalacqua Seghesio in 2008.

secrecy about closed sessions. Before holding any closed session, the city council must identify the reason for doing so. In particular, the council must identify the legal basis for discussing actual or impending litigation.

The public may not have a right to listen to the closed session, but it has a right to learn as much about it as possible and share thoughts with the council. Some people might favor or oppose settling a case or have concerns about the terms on which the city might settle. The city council might not have to debate those issues in public, but it has to listen to the people’s views.

If a city is exposed to litigation and the potential plaintiff already knows about the issue, such as a collision with a city vehicle or a land use dispute, the closed session agenda must generally describe the relevant facts.

When the facts are not yet known to a potential plaintiff, for example when city staff know of a hazard that is not yet public, the agenda

does not have to say what the facts are. That is an unusual scenario, since many potential disputes arise from facts already known to the parties involved.

Because the public cannot see or hear the closed session, it has to depend on city officials to honor the Brown Act’s limits. For example, if the agenda lists a closed session to talk about risks of liability from facts not yet known to the potential plaintiff, the city council can only discuss that precise issue. It cannot slide into talking about a legal issue already known to the plaintiff.

This might seem like a technical matter, but it goes to the heart of transparency and accountability. For example, if a city has a legal dispute with a developer about permits for a construction project, the public has a right to know if the council is going to talk about that dispute in closed session, so people can state their views about it. They might be concerned the council would fight the case too hard or that it

would cut a sweetheart deal to settle the case.

In that scenario, the city council has to decide how best to proceed with the case, and it has the right to have that discussion behind closed doors. Before it does, however, it has to hear from the people. But the people cannot comment on what they do not know is on the table.

The Brown Act allows

the county district attorney or any member of the public to bring suit to declare certain actions null and void or stop a local government from violating the Act. When all else fails, the people have the right to hold the government accountable in court. That should not have to be necessary, but experience shows it is all too common.

The History Lives fundraiser for the museum will be held at the Robert Young Winery, Scion House in Alexander Valley on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event is sold out, but an online silent auction will be open to the public

+ strategy + design

from Sept. 4-13.

Along with vacation stays, wine bundles and cooking classes, a more unusual auction item is being listed this year: a plot in the old section of Oak Mound Cemetery.

The plot, which has a

starting bid of $3,000, was donated to the museum by James and Virginia Zobel when they moved to Auburn and no longer needed it. It’s in the old cemetery, where there are no longer any plots available for

purchase, nestled on a slope surrounded by oaks and oleanders.

More information on the live auction can be found at healdsburgmuseum. ejoinme.org/ historylives2023.

Photo by Christian Kallen

CITIZEN VOICES Nancy Norton (left) approves of Brigette Mansell's handmade sign following their appearance at the City Council's 'closed session' on Sept. 5, where they offered public comment.

OPINION David Loy is the legal director of the First Amendment Coalition.

Photo courtesy of David Loy

Drewish Brings Bagelry to the ’Burg

HEALDSBURG

BAGEL CO.

OPENS LONGAWAITED BRICK-ANDMORTAR DELI

By Chris Andrews

Drewish Deli opened recently with little fanfare, though none was needed. From opening day, the place has been busy. It’s located at the site of the former Wyldwood restaurant (and before that, the Western Boot).

Folks in the area have long had bagels from parent company Healdsburg Bagel Company at the local farmers’ market, as well as at Plank Coffee, Big John’s and a few other spots around town. Now the bagels, as well as sandwiches, breakfast items, sweets and sides, can be purchased directly from the baker, Drew Ross. As to the store’s name, Ross had a bit of help from his ex-wife, who thought to combine his first name, “Drew,” with “Jewish.” Though Ross is Jewish, he says it’s more in a cultural than a religious sense.

Taking customers’ orders and manning the register recently was Elizabeth Cosin, a long-time partner in the business,

now general manager and minority owner.

Throughout the morning, a steady flow of customers stopped by to check out the goods. Many were ordering breakfast items and coffee to have at the communal table, while others left with all the components needed to share with family at home. Generally, that was bagels and a schmear or two, perhaps some smoked fish.

Both Ross and Cosin are nostalgic about their favorite Jewish delis and foods from childhood, which seems to have played a part in what they’ve chosen to offer. As is typical at New York delis, the menu is simple, but there are defining must-haves.

Ross was influenced by the legendary delis he enjoyed in his youth in Los Angeles. Nate ‘n Al’s was a favorite, as was Bagel Nosh, but he also noted being inspired by New York’s oldest deli, Katz’s, and the colorful Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In aiming for authenticity, he spent a significant amount of time researching and experimenting, working to craft the perfect recipes as he remembered them.

“Being from the east, I’m used to being

disappointed by California ‘delis.’ Happily, this wasn’t the case here,” said Healdsburg neighbor Stu Matlow. “Split the smoked fish plate with my wife. The whitefish salad was spot-on and delicious. Loved the salt bagel and accompanying ripe tomato, cucumber, cream cheese, capers and onions. A nice breakfast for two.”

Matlow went on to say, “With all the super highend restaurants opening in Healdsburg, it’s great to see a new informal place for locals.”

Ross took delight in introducing his staff, many of whom have been with him since the early days of the bagel-making operation at its previous kitchen at the Costeaux Bakery. Since opening the new storefront, Ross has moved all of the bagelmaking and food production to the deli location.

For those who have a hankering for Jewish deli standards, Ross has that covered. In addition to offering 17 flavors of bagels, Drewish has schmears that are done with a combination of traditional cream cheese blended with local crème fraiche.

Catering is also available through Drewish. Their kitchen can create trays of bagels with all the fixings

and/or sandwich platters and sides. All catering is custom and crafted to meet the demands of the event.

Drewish is located at 11 Mitchell La. in Healdsburg and has convenient, off-street parking. The shop is open Thursday

through Monday from 7:30am to 2:30pm. Food can be eaten at the restaurant or as carryout. Seating is limited.

Photos by Chris Andrews

BAGEL BASICS Lox, capers, beet cabbage and red onion on a toasted bagel at Drewish, Healdsburg. Oh, and a pickle.

OPENING DAY Elizabeth Cosin gets acquainted with the POS system while orders stack up for the new Drewish Deli in Healdsburg.

Fall Sports Find Their Rhythm

VOLLEYBALL TO GOLF, CROSS COUNTRY TO TENNIS

Staff Report

The Healdsburg High School fall sports calendar is filling up with games, matches and sets in five sports—boys football, co-ed cross country, and girls golf, tennis and volleyball.

Football

The first football game on Sept. 1 found the Hounds on the short end of a 5627 score as St. Helena kept up the pressure on defense while proving unstoppable on offense. But bright spots emerged, as junior quarterback Nova Perrill threw three touchdown passes and got another on the ground to account for all of Healdsburg’s scoring. Max Morris, Austin Collins and Hayden Mariani all had touchdown receptions for the Greyhounds.

This Friday, the Hounds meet Sonoma Valley on their home

field, game time 7pm.

The SV Dragons have lost their first two. But as this will be their opening home game at Arnold Field, expect some excitement. The next week, Sept. 15, finds the football Hounds playing at Rec Park. JV kickoff at 4:30, varsity at 7pm.

Cross Country

The popular fall running sport is returning this year with an even stronger team, according to coach Mike Efram.

“The Boys Varsity is hoping to land a spot in the State meet this year,” he said. “After seeing Kaeden (Anderson) make it last year, there is a real buzz to make it on the whole team.”

The team’s top three NCS finishers are all returning—Anderson, Jake McWilliams and Jack Willmore. Julian Johannsen returns after a year off playing soccer, Lucas York and Wyatt Drew are back and freshman Lukas Brennan is expected to add some points as well. A strong and attentive JV squad also points to a bright future for HHS cross country.

“For the girls team, Beatrice Hawkes is returning, hoping to take the top honors in the league after finishing second last year, behind a senior who has now moved on,” said Efram. Also returning are Sierra Anderson, Fia Huebel, Alisa Strykowski and Brenna Scott, with new additions Joie Kozubal and Molly Powell.

“After finishing right in the middle of the standings last year for the league, we are hoping to bump it up a bit, perhaps even take the top honors, given we have Beatrice!” said Efram.

Coming up this weekend is the prestigious Lowell Invitational, an all-day, all-region event at Golden Gate Park. It’s Saturday morning, starting at 9.

Girls Tennis

The Healdsburg girls tennis players are off to a strong start, taking a 3-1 record into September play. Their first two matches saw the team undefeated, followed by a 4-2 loss to Montgomery on Aug. 29. They bounced back with a narrow 4-3

win over Analy in Sebastopol on Aug. 31.

Singles players are Isabel Smith (no. 1), Meher Dhiman (no. 2), Amélia Wickersham (no. 3) and Claire Berry (no. 4).

Doubles teams are Isabel Lickey / Ruby Leffew (no. 1), Cecilia Hallinan Becker / Margaret Kosta (no. 2) and Sana Katsuki / Kathleen Arriaga (no. 3).

A match against Ukiah was played on their courts on Tuesday, Sept. 5, results unavailable at press time. It will be followed by a home match at the high school against Windsor, 4pm on

Thursday, Sept. 7.

Girls Volleyball

On Aug. 30, a volleyball match in Nebraska drew over 92,000 spectators, setting a record for women’s college sports. The sport remains a popular one for players and fans alike. And with a threegame home series underway at the East Gym, fans and family can expect excitement and action.

So far, the Greyhound girls have only won two sets in seven matches, but they both came against Analy on Aug. 26, producing a 2-1 neutral tournament match victory.

This week finds the

team meeting Roseland Prep (Sept. 7), Sonoma Academy (Sept. 12) and San Rafael (Sept. 14). Games begin at 6:30pm.

The first Redwood League match is scheduled for Sept. 19 against Piner, the first home match against Rancho Cotate on Sept. 21.

Girls Golf

The Healdsburg varsity golf team has an away conference match at Analy (Sebastopol) on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Home matches are played at the nine-hole Tayman Park course on S. Fitch Mountain Drive.

Photos by Michael Lucid

VARSITY REVEAL Healdsburg High volleyball players Laurel Heaney (center) and Hadley Reuter (to her right) are introduced at the team’s first home game, Aug. 31 against Cardinal Newman.

NUMBER 2 Healdsburg’s Meher Dhiman is the girls tennis team’s No. 2 player this year, shown here in action against Santa Rosa on Aug. 24.

JUNIOR Cross country runner Kaeden Anderson hopes to repeat his successful 2022 competitive year, which saw him go to the state championships.

PARTIAL LIST OF INCIDENTS RECENTLY REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE

Tuesday, Aug. 15

1:51pm. A subcontractor was removed from a job site on Healdsburg Avenue but returned with four other males. When confronted, they claimed they were there to work. They were escorted off the premises again and later the reporting party (RP) noticed damage to some property. An officer responded, and a report was taken.

2:44pm. A sexual assault was reported by the Healdsburg District Hospital on University Avenue after the patient arrived in critical condition. The report of the assault was referred to the Cloverdale Police Department.

3:43pm. A bus driver flagged down an officer at Plaza Park at Healdsburg Avenue to report that a transient kicked the bus and caused damage. The bus driver did not want to press charges. The officer took a report.

4:14pm. Petty theft was reported at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A male came into the store and put things worth approximately $215 into a handbasket and walked out with the basket. The store is willing to press charges, and the officer took a report.

4:16pm. Vehicle tampering occurred on Almond Way. Someone had been removing the bumper trim from the RP’s vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.

6:28pm. Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A man took cookies, hot food and soda water valued at approximately $20. Officers responded and made contact with the 31-year-old (YO) male at Chevron and cited him for shoplifting and violating probation.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

12:19pm. The RP indicated a woman was yelling obscenities at children at Badger Park on Heron Drive. The RP stated the woman appears to be “on something.” No drugs, weapons or alcohol were seen. An officer responded; no further assistance was needed.

SCAMS STRIKE STUDENTS, 2 OTHERS

THREE RECENT CYBERCRIMES REPORTED TO HEALDSBURG POLICE

By Christian Kallen

Less than a week into the new school year, on Aug. 14, Healdsburg High School students began receiving an email offering them a job—working from home as an executive personal assistant to “various welfare and community services programs” for $300 a week, plus other benefits

“I’m the school HR which this program is to assist all the student and staffs financially within the school,” read the message. More than one student, overlooking

Thursday, Aug. 17

1:12am. A woman kept trying to get into the RP’s house on Prentice Drive by reaching into the mail slot and trying to unlock the door. The woman also believed her brother was in the RP's truck, which the RP said was not true. An officer responded, arrested the 44 YO on charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, and transported her to Sonoma County jail.

1:31am. The California Highway Patrol reported that a maroon pickup truck was swerving all over the road and exited Hwy 101 in Healdsburg. An officer checked the area and located the vehicle at 7-Eleven. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was released because the DUI was unfounded.

6:58am. A RP on Grant Street stated an exemployee, who quit two days earlier, was now making threats via text. The subject left to deal with drugs and alcohol issues. An officer responded and took a report.

10:55am. Graffiti was reported at the Healdsburg Boys and Girls Club on Piper Street. The RP noticed new (after Aug. 4) graffiti on the back of the Teen Center building. An officer responded and took a report.

1:55pm. The RP stated that an extremely drunk person slurring words with an unsteady gait was on their porch on Spur Ridge Lane. An ambulance was requested, and the subject was transferred to Sutter Hospital.

2:57pm. The RP stated that a woman came into Debbie’s Pet Boutique on Center Street and ripped items off the walls, dumped all the turtle food into the store’s turtle tank and refused to leave. The RP stated the woman left. They were advised to call back if the woman returns.

3:17pm. A cyber crime occurred at Healdsburg High School (HHS) on Prince Avenue. The RP indicated that a computer account was compromised, and hackers obtained student email addresses. Subsequently, phishing emails advertising an executive personal assistant job opening were sent to students. When students responded with interest, a reply email prompted the students for bank account information. An officer responded and spoke to the RP via telephone.

the grammatical errors, eagerly followed the link to learn more.

It seemed too good to be true, and it was. When students followed the link, they found a Google form, the same technology that the school itself uses to survey students. But the application included a request for their non-school email address and the name of their bank, which seemed suspicious. Some students reported the message to school authorities, who in turn contacted the police.

“When we discovered it, we immediately let parents know, called the police, of course, and told folks to look out for this email. It’s a scam,” said the school district’s superintendent, Chris Vanden Heuvel.

The district’s IT specialist reviewed the scam, and concluded a teacher’s email had been hacked, which allowed access to student email addresses.

“I don’t know that anyone actually ever had anything stolen, but it was a phishing scam that started with staff and then went to students,” said the superintendent.

POLICE LOG

5:35pm. Disturbing the peace on East Street. RP stated that music was played at an exceedingly loud volume for two hours.

Officers responded and a 35 YO male was arrested for a probation violation and disturbing the peace.

9:37pm. Reckless driving was reported at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue. The RP indicated a vehicle was doing donuts in the parking lot. Officers responded, but the subject was gone on arrival.

10:09pm. A 38 YO woman was stopped on Adeline Way at Railroad Avenue for a tail light problem and cited for driving with a suspended license and putting a child in danger.

11:57pm. An officer stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 101 at the bottom of the offramp at Old Redwood Highway for a tail light problem. A 68 YO male was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and transported to county jail.

Friday, Aug. 18

2:24am. An officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration on Vine Street at Matheson Street. A 42 YO man was arrested for driving with a suspended license and possession of illegal drugs. A 33 YO man was arrested for possession of illegal drugs, and both were transported to county jail.

11:39am. The RP said homeless people have started a fire at the back of the quarry on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded to the encampment fire. A 26 YO woman was arrested and taken to county jail for drug paraphernalia possession and for a warrant out of Humboldt County.

1:07pm. The RP said a man stole an antique toy truck (valued at $250) and a Disney toy bus (valued at $95) from Antique Harvest on Healdsburg Avenue. He then went to Modern Antiquarium down the street to sell the items. The RP is willing to press charges.

• 6:32pm. The RP indicated an intoxicated woman in the parking lot of Dollar Tree on Vine Street may hurt herself. The woman fell onto the RP and was barely able to talk. She was ranting about her horrible life, but when officers arrived she was gone and could not be located.

6:43pm. A 21 YO man was arrested on Vine Street and transported to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a required interlock

Staff and students were advised to change their email passwords and beware of email messages that seemed too good to be true.

While it was reported to law enforcement several days later, on Aug. 17, two other cybercrimes popped up in the police log a couple days later.

At 9:31am on Saturday, Aug. 19, a woman called the police to say she had sold her entertainment system on Craigslist for $500. She received a check for $2,960, and was advised to mail back the difference in cash, which she did.

After she had mailed the cash, however, she was informed by her bank that the check she received was not good. But she was out $2,260 in cash, and someone somewhere was that much richer.

Later that same day, 6pm, another woman reported that she was contacted via a WhatsApp message that her daughter was stuck in Somalia with a soldier. According to the police report, she “took out two loans to send to the subject, one for $10K and the

device (requires an alcohol breath test to operate the vehicle), driving with an open container of alcohol and violating probation.

Saturday, Aug. 19

12:53am. A car was stopped near Plank Coffee on Dry Creek Road for crossing double lanes, unsafe lane changes and driving faster than safe. The driver, a 42 YO male, was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with an open container of alcohol.

9:31am. The RP indicated she was the victim of fraud on March Avenue. She sold her entertainment system that she advertised on Craigslist for $500. She stated she received a check for $2,960 and was advised to mail back the difference of $2,260 in cash. After the RP mailed the cash, the RP was informed by the bank that the check she received was not good. An officer took a report.

• 4:22pm. A drunk driver was arrested on Rosewood Drive at Parkland Farms Boulevard. The RP stated that a woman approached her children crying, “not her problem that she is homeless.” The RP did not see drugs or weapons, but said the woman is holding a cup and appears to be drunk with an unsteady gait, slurring speech and glassy eyes. The woman then got into a vehicle and drove southbound. An officer responded and arrested the 60 YO woman for driving under the influence of alcohol and

violating probation. She was transported to county jail.

6:01pm. A cyber crime was reported on Spur Ridge Lane. The RP stated she was contacted via WhattsApp, where the subject stated the subject is a Somalian soldier and is stuck in Somalia with the RP’s daughter. The RP took out two loans to send to the subject, one for $10K and the other for $15K. The RP has also wire transferred more than $50,000 from the subject's account to other people. The RP has screenshots of the transactions and is genuinely concerned for the subject and his daughter. The RP and the subject last spoke on Aug. 16. The RP was referred to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

6:04pm. A burglary to a vehicle occurred on Red Winery Road. The RP was transferred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

9:43pm. The RP stated that he saw an adult male walk up to his front porch on Healdsburg Avenue and lay down in front of his door at 9:15pm. At 9:30, the subject got up and walked further onto the RP's property. The RP has a video of the incident from his front door camera and would like the subject removed if he is still on the property. The subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Sunday, Aug. 20

1:03am. A driver was stopped for unsafely changing lanes and driving at an unsafe speed on Rosewood Drive. A 42

year old man was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol.

12:07pm. A verbal disturbance occurred at Badger Park on Heron Drive, where a woman was in a white van screaming. An officer responded and advised her to stop screaming.

12:29pm. A woman was causing issues at Bowdon Designs on Healdsburg Avenue. She was asked to leave but refused to do so. The woman asked employees to help her find her “king.” The subject left while the RP was on the phone with the police, and the RP was advised to call back if she returns.

4:07pm. A petty theft occurred at Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue. A man stole a Bosch power tool. An officer responded and took a report.

11:07pm. The RP stated that a man is outside of 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue. The man has previously come into the business and fought with workers. The RP stated the subject is not doing anything right now, but the RP does not want the man nearby. Officers responded and advised the subject not to return to the business.

• 11:43pm. The RP stated that the same man from the

11:07pm incident above is back. When the RP walked outside, the subject walked toward him. An officer responded, but the subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

other for $15K. The RP has also wire transferred more than $50,000 from the subject’s account to other people. The RP has screenshots of the transactions and is genuinely concerned for the subject and his daughter.” Police referred the caller to the federal

Internet Crime Complaint Center, ic3.gov.

“All of these cyber crimes are pretty standard, and there are many other scams that are common,” said Police Chief Matt Jenkins. “I would encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the common scams

so that they are educated and better prepared should they be targeted.”

The FBI has compiled a directory of common scams, which can be found online at fbi.gov/ how-we-can-help-you/ safety-resources/scamsand-safety/commonscams-and-crimes.

Photo by Thapana_Studio/Shutterstock

BEWARE Phishing, false messages sent from a supposedly known source, is the most frequently reported cybercrime.

Photo by Christian Kallen

SHINE A LIGHT Healdsburg’s Police Station is located at 238 Center St.

Park Sponsorships

Nominations

Accepted

While the city will solicit sponsorship support for specific features and structures of the park, the park itself will have a name suggested by the community.

“The City of Healdsburg invites you to contribute your creative ideas for the naming of our upcoming park in the Saggio Hills development! Your suggestions are pivotal in influencing the identity of this soon to be cherished space,” reads the city’s page describing the initiative.

A downloadable “Park Naming Flyer” in both English and Spanish includes four pages of background information and a two-page form for nominations, with checkboxes explaining the choice as a person, geographic reference, physical component, natural feature or historical event, though more than one check is permitted. The form can be

submitted in a number of ways: by dropping off the completed flyer at the Healdsburg Community Center, or emailing it to Communityservices@ healdsburg.gov. The form can also be filled out online at healdsburg.gov/ FormCenter/Community-Services-Parks-Recreation-4/Saggio-HillsNaming-Proposal-78.

The extensive acreage will include roughly 12 acres of recreational facilities plus a 26-acre open reserve area to connect with the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve. There will be an extension of the paved Foss Creek Pathway through the park, and an improved soft-surface trail network.

The city’s community development department has been studying the Saggio Hills Development park proposal for several years. The approved “master plan” includes restoration of the Foss Creek riparian habitat, sports fields and

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courts, play areas, a large picnic pavilion, open lawn areas, dog play area, community garden, a pump track, picnic grove and special use gardens (e.g. native plantings, pollinator gardens, and habitat for insects and reptiles).

Naming procedures will follow the city’s Park Naming Policy, adopted in 2002 to create an equitable way to name existing and future park and/ or recreation facilities.

“The objectives of this policy include ensuring the naming/memorializing of public parks and recreation facilities will enhance the values and heritage of community interests,” reads the city’s website.

“As well as, encourage the dedication of land or groups and public use by individuals and groups, and provide recognition of their achievements or community contributions,” the website also states.

Deadline for submitting names is end of day Sunday, Sept. 24.

In 2014, McGuire ran for the California State Senate to succeed Democratic Sen. Noreen Evans, who was first elected in 2010 and decided not to seek reelection. McGuire easily won the seat with 70% of the vote. He has been re-elected two more times and as such is not eligible for re-election in 2026, when he will be “termed out” by state law. McGuire has served as the Senate majority leader since 2022 and as such was considered a likely replacement for

fanfare on Aug. 28. Atkins herself will be termed out of the Senate with the 2024 election. The transition is expected to be finalized next year. She said that the decision to name McGuire was a “unified” one by the Senate Democratic Caucus.

“I am confident that this will be a seamless transition, and that Sen. McGuire will continue to guide the Senate and California down a path of success,” said Atkins. “Sen. McGuire has been a key member the Senate.” Said McGuire, “Words are not enough to express the extent of my gratitude, honor and humility for being chosen by our united Caucus to lead the California Senate. Together, we will meet the challenges ahead with grace, courage

and determination. We will never stop fighting to make the promise of the Golden State real for every Californian.” McGuire continues to live in Healdsburg, with his wife, Erika, and their two-year-old son, Connor.

‘Hometown

Photo courtesy of Sen. Mike McGuire

NATIVE SON Healdsburg's MIke McGuire has been selected as the Senate president pro tempore, for a term to begin in 2024.

Words are not enough to express the extent of my gratitude, honor, and humility for being chosen by our united Caucus to lead the California Senate. Together, we will meet the challenges ahead with grace, courage, and determination. We will never stop fighting to make the promise of the Golden State real for every Californian.

MIKE MCGUIRE

Photo by Christian Kallen

COMMUNITY PARK Barbieri Brothers Park at Parkland Farms will be upgraded as part of the larger Saggio Hills Master Plan.