🌱 Burning Suspended In Unincorporated Sonoma + Lake Sonoma Rescue

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Healdsburg Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories today in Healdsburg:

1. In response to escalating fire risks amid dry conditions, Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention Division has imposed a ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. The prohibition, in sync with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's state-wide ban effective from Jul. 3, covers outdoor residential fires in several counties, including Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo, and Colusa. The ban, which includes the incineration of landscape debris such as branches and leaves, is a proactive measure to mitigate potential fire threats due to parched grass and a hotter climate. (County of Sonoma via Facebook)
2. A family of 14, stranded for two hours on Lake Sonoma due to a boat malfunction, was successfully rescued by Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies. The family, who had no cell service, managed to flag down a patrol boat for assistance. Social media images reveal the relieved family being transported by authorities to a public ramp, with the sheriff's office tweeting, "They were very happy to see us!" (KTVU)
3. The Healdsburg Museum, in collaboration with the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, has been bestowed with the "Excellence in History Leadership" award by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). The honor is one of 51 national awards this year by the AASLH, recognizing exceptional work and leadership in state and local history. Sherrie Smith-Ferri, the guest curator, and Museum ED/Curator Holly Hoods will represent the project at the AASLH annual conference in September to accept the award. (Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society via Facebook)

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Today in Healdsburg:

Friday, July 7

• Summer Trunk Show And Floral Bar ATamarind (12:00 PM)
• Friday Flicks At Healdsburg Regional Library (1:00 PM)
• Summer Concert Series At The Drink (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you been to Iggy’s Organic Burgers and Angela’s Organic Ice Cream? These two downtown Healdsburg spots, housed together in a single space on the Plaza, were named among the three places to try here in town by Sonoma Magazine. (Sonoma Magazine)
• Healdsburg Fire and CalFire worked together to complete site preparations for its upcoming prescribed burn in the foothills above Fitch Mountain Villas. The burn is scheduled for Jul. 10. (City of Healdsburg Fire Department via Facebook)
• Russian Riverkeeper has put a call out for volunteers for its upcoming cleanups, especially during its busy season. Click here to sign up. (Russian Riverkeeper via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.