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‘Unusually dry winter’ Signs pointed toward drought in 1976. Is history repeating itself? 4
More postal crime More mail theft and fraud incidents from local USPS drop box 8
JUNE 25, 2026
New director for 50-year-old Wine Road ● ‘Something is always going on along the Wine Road’
By Christian Kallen In what could be termed a generational change, a new executive director of Wine Road of Northern Sonoma County— better known by the short form, Wine Road—was named to take over the 50-year old organization this month. Katie Ambrosi, for the past half of her 21-year career in wine a marketing director for Wilson Wines, took over the official duties in June at Wine Road,
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Another taste on the Wine Road … Local and visiting wine lovers have found their way to places like the tasting room at Raymond Burr Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley thanks to the Wine Road map, first printed 50 years ago and still better than an app.
replacing Beth Costa in the role. The retirement of Costa was not anticipated but not unexpected, after 26 years, but a ready replacement was found in fellow board member Ambrosi. Her 21 years in wineries and wide local knowledge (she graduated from HHS in 1996), plus her multi-winery talents and commitment to local winemaking, led to her selection. — More on page 6
Love stories in celluloid ● Classics and indies in Healdsburg until June 28 By Christian Kallen The True West Film Center continues to work its way into the cultural heart of Healdsburg, at least in the cinematic sphere,
with its new Film Festival of Love (FFoL), from June 24 to June 28. Rather than a frothy celebration accompanied by bouquets, — More on page 7