🌱 Healdsburg Winery Settles + Healdsburg's Pathway Art Collaboration

Hello, Healdsburg! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator Simone Wilson for the next couple of days. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 95 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories in Healdsburg today:

1. Healdsburg winery, Mauritson Farms Inc., has reached a settlement with the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) to pay $328,077 in lost wages to 21 agricultural workers. The settlement comes after the workers filed an unfair labor practice complaint with ALRB, alleging various issues, including lack of proper facilities, work hours, and mistreatment by their foreman. The complaint stated that the workers were not rehired in retaliation for raising these concerns, leading to discrimination allegations. ALRB will hold a press conference in Healdsburg on Monday to discuss the resolution with representatives from labor and community groups in attendance. (Bay City News)
2. The City of Healdsburg is teaming up with the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation and acclaimed sculptor Ned Kahn to enhance the Foss Creek Pathway with public art installations. Renowned for his environmentally-themed works, Ned Kahn's sculptures have adorned various prominent locations worldwide, highlighting invisible aspects of nature like the sky and wind. One of his new sculptures will find its place on the back wall of E&M's building along the Pathway, adding artistic flair to the urban landscape. (Healdsburg Mayor Ariel Kelley via Facebook)
3. In nearby Santa Rosa, police are on the hunt for multiple suspects involved in break-ins at two cannabis dispensaries. During the early hours of Sunday morning, the perpetrators used a vehicle to ram into the entrance of the first dispensary but were thwarted by a second interior door. Shortly after, they successfully stole merchandise from another dispensary and led officers on a high-speed chase, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities are now urging the public to come forward with any information that may help identify the suspects. (CBS News)

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Today in Healdsburg:

Tuesday, July 25

• Tuesdays Farmers Market At Healdsburg Plaza (9:00 AM)
• Weekly Food Distributions At Healdsburg Comunity Center (9:30 AM)
• Tuesdays In The Plaza: The John Santos Sextet (Afro-Latin Jazz Fusion) At Healdsburg Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sonoma County residents are urged to stay cool and hydrated during hot weather, recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion. Precautions include wearing sun-protective clothing, applying sunscreen, never leaving anyone in a vehicle, and regularly checking on family and neighbors to prevent heat-related injuries. (County of Sonoma via Facebook)
• The Sonoma County Library is hiring! Headquarters is looking for a human resources specialist; learn more about the position here. (Sonoma County Library via Facebook)
• This is your reminder that back to school is just around the corner... less than one month to go! (The Healdsburg School via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.