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Hello again Healdsburg! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Healdsburg’s undefeated girls soccer team stay perfect in 2026 play?
  • How Healdsburg saved its Plaza tree after the storm’s “Grinch” attack
  • Will Soho House’s Kenwood resort pull visitors away from Healdsburg?

Also on today's calendar: Russian River Railbikes last event of the year: Pedal to the North Pole! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 57, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Soccer teams tune up for 2026 Redwood league Local News Healdsburg, California (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg High’s girls soccer team is quietly rolling through winter with a perfect 5-0 record, highlighted by comeback wins and strong defense on their home field. Local standouts like Olivia Saini and June Nelson lead the charge as the Greyhounds gear up to host St. Helena on January 7 before a road rematch at Cloverdale.
   

2. Grinch fails to dim Healdsburg Christmas (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg’s 51-foot holiday tree in the Plaza briefly went dark after storm-damaged oak branches crashed nearby, but city crews and “Santa’s helpers” managed to restore its lights by Wednesday evening. Residents are still urged to avoid damaged areas like University and Lincoln streets, report non-emergency downed trees or flooding to the city hotline, and call 9-1-1 for life-threatening situations.
   

3. Soho House Confirms Long-Rumored New Resort In Sonoma's Kenwood (sfist.com) — Healdsburg’s booming wine and tasting-room scene is cited as a key reason Soho House chose nearby Kenwood for a new 50-room members-only resort opening in 2027. The exclusive Soho Ranch House Sonoma is expected to shift some tourist attention and spending south along Highway 12, potentially reshaping visitor patterns across Sonoma Valley’s wineries and small towns.
   

4. Half of 2025 slips into memory: Retrospective (healdsburgtribune.com) — From district-based elections to a massive “No Kings” rally, Healdsburg saw big political, civic, and cultural shifts in the first half of 2025. This retrospective walks you through the district map fight, Measure O fallout, new community facilities, tourism-funded grants, and how local protests and naming decisions reflected changing values in town.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SMALL BROWN DOG on parkland farms and healdsburg ave by the light.
    Unfortunately I wasn’t able to stop but I called it into the police. (If I could have stopped I 100% would have, I’m sorry!) (Nextdoor Parkland Farms)
  • My husband’s black REI jacket was taken tonite (Christmas Eve) between 7 and 8ish PM from the coat rack at Tizla in Healdsburg, and a very similar looking jacket left behind.
    I’m sure it was a mistake but am hoping to get it back as our $$$ Toyota key fob was in the pocket. If you know a gentleman that ate there tonight… (Nextdoor SW Alexander Valley)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Healdsburg. Apply here.
  • Foley Entertainment Group LLC posted a job opening for Cook - Arandas in Healdsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

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