🌱 Local Named New State Senate Pres. + Tough Mudder Leaves People Ill

Good morning, Healdsburg! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 96 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Healdsburg:

1. Sen. Toni Atkins, the current president pro tem of the California Senate, has announced that Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg will succeed her in the role next year. Atkins, who was the first woman to hold this position and also served as Assembly speaker, praised McGuire as a trusted confidant and skilled leader, confident in his ability to continue guiding the Senate and the state. McGuire, a Democrat who has been in the Senate since 2014 and served as majority leader since 2022, received bipartisan congratulations for his upcoming role and willingness to collaborate. (Times of San Diego)
2. Participants of the Tough Mudder obstacle course at nearby Sonoma Raceway on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 have been affected by a bacterial infection, possibly Aeromonas, causing symptoms like rashes, boils, fevers, muscle pain, and other health issues. Sonoma County health officials are investigating the situation as over 100 inquiries have been received, and positive cultures of affected individuals are showing Aeromonas presence, although other organisms might also be causing rashes. The exposure to mud and muddy water during the event is suspected to be the source of the infection and health advisories have been issued to address the situation. (KSBW)
3. A Blood Drive is taking place today, Aug. 30, from 1:30-5:15 p.m. at the Healdsburg Community Center's Multipurpose Room. To participate, appointments can be made at donors.vitalant.org using the code "Healdsburg," or by calling (877) 258-4825. Appointments are highly recommended as the event aims to alleviate the ongoing critical blood shortage. (Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in Healdsburg:

Wednesday, August 30

• Healdsburg Teen Anime Club At Healdsburg Regional Library (1:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Coyote Sonoma (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Community Center is now offering family music classes on Thursday mornings for young children beginning on Sep. 11. Click the link to learn more. (Healdsburg Community Services via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for a wine-tasting event at Healdsburg Crush with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin on Oct. 15. Attendees will enjoy wine tasting on the Healdsburg Plaza, try local vendors' food, and support a great cause — all proceeds directly contribute to the programs offered to community youth by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. Tickets for this event can be found here. (Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Healdsburg Center for the Arts is presenting a Sonoma County Art Trails Preview, showcasing multiple artists. The reception for this event is scheduled for Sep. 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Click the link to see participating artists. (Healdsburg Center for the Arts via Facebook)

You're all caught up 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.