‘The hand represents a symbol of the thousands of settlers, farmers, men, women and children who have worked the soil of the Sonoma County area.’
— Sculptor Larry Kirkland, 1996
‘Playing the best baseball of the year’
Greyhounds bring winning streak into final 2 games 5
Pomo history is told through art Museum’s newest exhibit opens May 10 with Native arts program 2
‘Tradwife’ play opens at the Raven Award-winning British comedy imagines a present very like the past 4
Giving a hand to the Geyserville Sculpture Trail
● Celebrated work Agraria leaves the Santa Rosa Mall to join local arts corridor
By Christian Kallen
A giant solid marble carving of a hand, cupped as if to receive the bounty of harvest, left its perch of almost 30 years at the Santa Rosa Mall last week, to great fanfare in the local press. It has already found a new home.
It’s being installed at the corner of Geyserville Road and Highway 116, across the street from Catelli’s restaurant and just down the sidewalk from the Locals tasting room. In fact, it’s there now, behind fencing,
The new arts commission meets its neighbors
● 7-member body breaks the 4th wall between stage, city
Staff Report
The city’s newest citizen oversight group has decided the
though there will be a public dedication ceremony next Saturday, May 17, to formally introduce the hand to its new community, and vice versa.
As it turns out, moving it wasn’t as easy as hitching a ride with that big thumb. It had been deeded to the public for its original Santa Rosa location, and untangling it from that obligation didn’t happen overnight. And finding someone to safely move the artifact was no easy task.
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best way to do their job is to stay in touch with the people they speak for, so they’re having an informal open house with the public Thursday evening, May 8. It’s billed as a “meet-and-greet,” so don’t expect a stage show, even though it will be held at 222 Healdsburg Ave.
This open house will follow by a week the latest meeting, where “Branding Identity” and “Website Development” were the first orders of business for the new commission, according to Taryn Nicoll, the city’s part-time arts and culture pro-
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HEALDSBURG HAPPENINGS
POMO BASKETS The Healdsburg Museum opens a new exhibition Saturday on Pomo and Wappo basketry and other Native arts, including dresses and regalia. The exhibit runs into December.
Goings on around town this week and next
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Arts and Culture Commission
Here’s an opportunity to meet the seven members of the new Arts and Culture Commission—greet the commissioners, learn more about their work implementing the Arts and Culture Master Plan and share thoughts about the importance of the arts in Healdsburg. 6-8pm, at Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave. healdsburg.gov/arts.
Funny Stuff
Nashville-based artist Jordie Lane was conceived by the muddy banks of the Murray River in Victoria, Australia, born to a comedian and a clown. He performs a free show from 7-9pm on Thursday, upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St. littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Jazz Mirage
Goodnight’s Prime Steak and Spirits gets with the program and hosts the Jazz Mirage quartet every Thursday night though June, 5:45-8:45pm. A new development for the classic Western-style steakhouse at 113 Plaza St. Call for reservations: 707.543.1000.
Please send address changes 445 Center St, #4C, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Starting May 9, weekends through May 25, the Raven Players present Home, I’m Darling, Laura Wade’s dark comedy about sex, cake and the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. Learn more and
purchase tickets at raventheater.org or at the door, 115 North St., 7:30pm.
Elephant Blues
The Laurie Morvan Band is a five-piece high energy, rockin’ blues band based in Long Beach. Morvan has honed her Stratocaster sound through ever-expanding touring in North America and Europe, including many festival performances along the way. Beware: Morvan’s playing could just blow the lid off the Elephant. Anthony Arya performs Saturday. $10, 8-11pm at Elephant in the Room, 177 Healdsburg Ave.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Farmers’ Market
The 2025 season for the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market continues at the West Plaza parking lot, from 8:30am to noon. Shop local, and keep small businesses and farms thriving (and avoid tariff surcharges). Details at healdsburgfarmersmarket.org.
Tribal Arts
The Progressive Tribal Alliance presents the 2nd annual Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, from 10am to 3pm on the Windsor Town Green. Pomo dancers, Native artists and food, a kid zone, scavenger hunt, raffle and more. Information at nafestival.org.
Museum Exhibit Opens
The Healdsburg Museum reopens today after an interior remodel with a new exhibit, “Pomo Weavers Society,” which includes baskets, artwork, dresses and regalia by local Indigenous artists. Through Nov. 2, open Wednesdays through Sundays,
11am-4pm, 221 Matheson St. healdsburgmuseum.org.
Hotel Jazz
Pianist Stephanie Ozer makes the trek over Highway 12 from Sonoma with Peter Barshay (bass) and Kendrick Freeman (drums) for an evening of Brazilian-influenced jazz, old favorites and new standards. No cover, 6-9pm at t he Spirit Bar in Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St., drycreekkitchen.com.
CCSegeR
Here’s a band name that almost makes sense—a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and Bob Seger, as performed by six familiar talents from NorCal bands. They play two sets (one tribute each) and encourage dancing and other forms of acting out. Show starts at 8pm, tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door of Coyote Sonoma, 44-F Mill St., coyotesonoma.com.
MONDAY,
MAY 12
SRO Show
Perfume Genius is the musical project of Seattle native Mike Hadreas, a Grammy nominee with multiple recordings over the past 15 years. With Urika’s Bedroom. $50 tickets sold out; opener at 7pm, show at 8pm upstairs at Little Saint, 25 North St.
TUESDAY,
MAY 13
Tuesdays Farmers’ Market
Starting May 13, Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market begins its Tuesday market on Plaza and Center streets surrounding the Plaza, while continuing their usual
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SPORTS
Hounds hopeto end on a winning streak
● Four in a row, favored in final two games against Piner
By Caleb Knudsen
The Healdsburg varsity baseball team is playing some of their best baseball this year, just as the season nears an end. After splitting a series with Montgomery, the Greyhounds faced off against St. Vincent de Paul then Santa Rosa two games each, sweeping both schools with relative ease.
St. Vincent has yet to see a win this season, in North Bay-Redwood league play, at any rate, but Santa Rosa had been a second-place contender from the start, just as Healdsburg and Montgomery have. But when the series against the Panthers started out, the Greyhounds let it all hang out.
The first game took place at Rec Park on April 30, with Healdsburg scoring in the first and second innings to take a 4-0 lead. With an innate knowledge of what was to come, they padded the score with
a three-run sixth, so Santa Rosa came into their final inning looking at a 7-0 deficit.
But Alex Mauro-Manos only made it into the seventh before fatigue set in and the Panthers began getting on base. Eric Nielsen came on in relief. But between the two of them, they gave up five runs, all of them earned, for a nervous end to the 7-5 game.
Nova Perrill II had quite the game, getting two hits in four at-bats and driving in three runs. Damon Smith got three hits in his four at-bats, including a double, and Haden Mariani also got a pair of singles, using his time on base to steal a couple bases.
Two days later, Mariani had an even better game, leading a hit parade of Greyhounds in a blowout 12-0 win in Santa Rosa. He got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two hits and two walks, two stolen bases, three runs
and one triple. The Greyhounds don’t hit a lot of triples, but when they do it’s been Mariani. He’s scoring a team-leading .406 batting average, leading in hits and runs scored as well.
It was the most runs scored by Healdsburg in the season, and everyone contributed. Perrill again got two hits, Robles got a pair of RBIs, and Xander Harms and Henry Smith scored a pair of runs as well.
Pitcher Nielsen started this game and caged the Panthers for six innings, allowing only two hits while striking out six. The senior leads the league in strikeouts over Analy’s vaunted Wes Bush, and his win-loss record at 8-0 with three saves.
The Healdsburg varsity has won nine of their last 11 games and is on a fourgame winning streak. This week, they end the Redwood schedule with a pair of games against Piner, whose 4-9 record places them fifth in the six-team league.
Wednesday the game is played at Rec Park with an estimated start time of 7pm, following the junior varsity matchup of the same two schools. Those will be Healdsburg’s final home baseball games of the season. And while the game is too late for press time, it’s sure to be a loud one.
The last game of the league season is at Piner, Friday at 4pm. Playoff schedules will be announced following that date.
BOHEMIAN DELIVERY
Photo by Michael Lucid
MULTI-SPORT Hayden Mariani had
good season as a Greyhounds wide receiver, leading the football team in TDs and catches. He’s putting points on the board as a baseball player too as the team’s most productive hitter.
Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, April 21-27
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, April 21
12:03am A vehicle was stopped near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street for violating lighting equipment rules. A 42-Year-Old (YO) woman was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.
7:05am A city ordinance violation occurred on College Street. The Reporting Party (RP) said concrete was poured before construction hours, which was reportedly an ongoing problem with the construction site.
A second RP indicated that the construction started at 6:30am. An officer advised the homeowner of the complaint.
10:46am A warrant service officer contacted a 25-YO man near Tip Top Liquor Warehouse on Dry Creek Road. The man was arrested and brought to county jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation and on an outstanding warrant regarding trespassing. A 31-YO woman was cited on an outstanding warrant for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
12:08pm An accident occurred on East Street at Plaza Street. The RP indicated she pulled out of a construction site and hit another vehicle or the other vehicle hit her. The accident was never determined to be a hit and run, and
check fraud. Subsequently, she was trespassed from the store.
5:19pm Petty theft occurred at Safeway on Vine Street on April 21, 2025. A 45-YO woman was cited for petty theft and on a Sonoma County warrant regarding obstruction of a public business. A 40-YO man was cited for violation of probation.
10:06pm The RP on Sawmill Circle at Healdsburg Avenue said a man on a dirt bike with no lights made noise that the RP believed prevented his child from sleeping. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
10:08pm The RP on Sawmill Circle at Exchange Avenue said two tires on his vehicle were slashed a few nights previously. The RP had the tires repaired. The RP requested extra patrol in the area.
11:47pm A warrant service officer near Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street cited and released a 44-YO man on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding petty theft.
Wednesday, April 23
there was no visible damage to the RP’s vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.
3:56pm The RP indicated that two men and one woman were smoking marijuana in the West Plaza Park on North Street. Officers responded and cited a 45-YO man for violation of probation.
Tuesday, April 22
4:57am The RP, an employee of Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue, indicated that three vehicles raced on Healdsburg Avenue before leaving in different directions. One of the vehicles appeared to be a truck towing an SUV. Officers responded to look for the vehicles, but the vehicles were gone on arrival and unable to be located.
8:24am A protest by approximately 12 people on North Street at Foss Street near General Dynamics was monitored by an officer. Nothing illegal was viewed.
2:49pm A hit and run accident occurred on Matheson Street at East Street. An officer provided an incident number. There were no leads regarding the driver of one of the vehicles.
2:56pm The Harmon Guest House on Healdsburg Avenue submitted a trespass letter which allows officers to cite or arrest any unauthorized persons on their property at their request.
2:57pm H2Hotel on Healdsburg Avenue submitted a trespass letter which allows officers to cite or arrest any unauthorized persons on their property at their request.
4:20pm While an officer was at Safeway on Vine Street, an employee indicated that a 47-YO woman tried to pass a counterfeit bill. She was cited for possession of counterfeit bills and
10:58am The RP, the property manager of Hawley Winery Tasting Room on North Street, indicated a woman was in the restroom and refused to leave. The RP wanted to press charges for trespassing. Officers responded, but the woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
1:52pm The RP went to the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street and stated that her son with mental health concerns was missing. She has not known his whereabouts since May of 2024 when her son was contacted by law enforcement in Omaha, Nebraska. An officer took a report.
2:42pm A drug activity officer at Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue contacted a 43-YO man. He was arrested and brought to county jail for identity theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Thursday, April 24
10:44am A hit and run accident occurred on the Memorial Bridge on Healdsburg Avenue. The suspect vehicle left traveling eastbound. An officer responded and took a report.
2:45pm A vehicle near Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for failure to fasten the license plates and keep them clearly visible and for lack of proof of registration. The driver was cited and released for driving without a license.
3:51pm An officer contacted a 45-YO man on Prentice Drive who attempted to flee. He was arrested and brought to county jail for resisting arrest, committing a felony while on bail, possession for sale of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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ON PATROL Officers from the Healdsburg Police Department work inside city limits, but cooperate with outside agencies on a daily basis.
LEGAL NOTICES
CALIF 95448, COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address
SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CHATEAU DIANA LLC, 6195 DRY CREEK ROAD, HEALDSBURG, CA 95448, CALIFORNIA:
This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: DONNA GIBSON, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 15 2025. (Publication Dates: April 17, 24, May 1, 8 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202501310
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. NORTH BAY FISHING TACKLE, 5430 COMMERCE BLVD. SUITE GH, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928, COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address 879 PRESTWICK CT, WINDSOR, CA 95492: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KNOTT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 17150 SCOTT DR, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030: This business is being conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: JEFF KNOTT, GENERAL PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 18 2025. (Publication Dates: April 24, May 1, 8, 15 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202501210
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
1. PAPA’S BOARD, 9588 SIRIUS DRIVE, WINDSOR, CA 95492, COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):
1. ANTHONY JASON MARTINEZ, 9588 SIRIUS DRIVE, WINDSOR, CA 95492: This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: ANTHONY J. MARTINEZ, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 09, 2025. (Publication Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202501327
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
1.GRID TITANS, 1109 RAMONA LANE, PETALUMA, CA 94954 COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address: SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GRID TITANS, LLC,55 ROWLAND WAY #1070, NOVATO, CA 94945, CA: This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on 3/4/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: JESSICA SCHROEDER, COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 21, 2025. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
LIEN SALE
2008 MERZ C350 VIN# WDDGF56X78F056059CO LIC# 252NQQ LIEN SALE: 5/20/2025 AT: 10:00 AM9898 MAIN ST, MONTE RIO, CA 95462
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202500979
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.COMPAWDRES, 2. EASY CSLB, 11294 EASTSIDE RD, HEALDSBURG, CALIF 95448 COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address: SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BOUJEE MANAGEMENT, LLC, 11294 EASTSIDE RD, HEALDSBURG, CAL 95448: This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: JESSICA SCHROEDER, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on MARCH 21, 2025. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202501446
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.GEARED FOR GROWING, 12020 OLD REDWOOD HWY, HEALDSBURG, CA 95448 COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address: SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CORNERSTONE HEALDSBURG, 12020 OLD REDWOOD HWY, HEALDSBURG, CA 95448: This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to
transact business under the fictitious name or names above on 4/30/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: JESSICA SCHROEDER, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 30, 2025. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SONOMA CASE NUMBER: 25CV02470
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each):REBECCA HERNANDEZ, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ISAIAH MATTHEW TORRES, to Proposed Name :ISAIAH MATTHEW TORRES HERNANDEZ.
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING 06/25/2025 at 3:00 PM, in Dept: 18: Sonoma County Superior Court, 3055 CLEVELAND AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95403. Via Zoom. GO ONLINE TO ZOOM.US/JOIN OR PHONE IN AT Meeting ID Dial 1-669-900-6833, MEETING ID 160 739 4368 Passcode 000169. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in The Healdsburg Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Sonoma. DATED: April 24 2025 Hon. KENNETH G. ENGLISH, Judge of the Superior Court. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NO: 202501405
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.SKABELUND & LOPEZ DENTISTRY, 2. WISEMAN & SKABELUND DENTISTRY, 2321 BETHARDS DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95405, COUNTY SONOMA, Mailing Address: SAME: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TODD R SKABELUND, ADRIANA A. LOPEZ, DDS, INC, 2321 BETHARDS DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95405, CA: This business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names above on 4/23/2025.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: TODD R SKABELUND, PRESIDENT OF TODD R SKABELUND, DDS INC, GENERAL PARTNER . This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Sonoma County on APRIL 25, 2025. (Publication Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29 of 2025 The Healdsburg Tribune)
BOHEMIAN DELIVERY
FREDERICK “FRED” LESLIE LOUPY
February 1, 1928 – April 16, 2025
Frederick Leslie Loupy, a well-known baker and vigneron, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born on February 1, 1928, in Oakland, California, Fred embodied the spirit and resilience of the Greatest Generation. At just 17 years old, he proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948, stationed in Sasebo, Japan, and Tianjin, China. His early experiences shaped a lifetime of independence, structure, perfectionism and unwavering patriotism.
After his military service, Fred returned to Oakland to marry the love of his life, Lidia Nardi in 1949. Their honeymoon years were spent with him working for his parents at bakeries in the Bay Area. By 1959, Fred moved his family to Healdsburg as proprietor of Fred’s French Bakery — a cherished local establishment. Beyond his bakery doors, Fred was an active supporter of the Greyhound Boosters Club, teaming up with other parents to cook countless high school banquets at The Villa Chanticleer. He was a self-taught natural winemaker who meticulously farmed his small Zinfandel vineyard. He won many gold ribbons at the Sonoma County and State Fairs.
Fred placed family above all else. Together he and Lidia built a home that was a welcoming haven with an open-door policy that attracted friends of all ages. If you came to Fred’s house as a stranger, you left as a friend. His warmth and generosity created lasting bonds that spanned generations. Family gatherings were among Fred’s greatest joys—occasions filled with continuous laughter, delicious food, and wine crafted with his love.
Fred lived a full life. He found satisfying challenges in refinishing antique furniture, trap shooting, farming his land, leg-wrestling, playing cards, hunting and fishing. He spoke fondly of the years spent traveling with Lidia and dear friends. His humor brightened every room, while his independent spirit inspired those around them.
Above all, Fred was Lidia’s Knight in Shining Armor. Chivalrous for the duration, he cherished their long life together.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Daisy Loupy, and his son Frederick M. Loupy. He is survived by his devout wife Lidia of 76 years, children Damilia, Ed (Gloria), Steve (Michelle), Tom (Lucy), Cathy, 12 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, first cousin Melody Marr, Beverly Young, Don Farro and nephews Don Marenzi and Gary (Becky) Marenzi.
The Loupy family would like to thank Dr. Thomas A. Neal and Dr. Gregory Hopkins for their years of compassionate care, Kelly, his in-home AIM Nurse of Sutter Medical, and the remarkable team of caregivers Sam, Julius, Belinda, Betrice, and Elida of Caring Hands. They all provided endless hours of comfort and humanity allowing Fred a dignified quality of life to the end.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Fred L. Loupy to Greyhound Boosters Club, P.O. Box 401, Healdsburg CA 95448, or Sempre Fi & America’s Fund, 825 College Ave, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057
Services will be held on May 24, 2025 at St. John’s Church in Healdsburg, beginning with a Rosary at 10am and the Service will start at 11am with a Celebration of Life Reception to follow at the parish hall.
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