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Coffee in hand, Healdsburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Ukiah’s new water rates stack up against Healdsburg’s?
  • How to explore Geyserville’s past through the Healdsburg Museum today
  • How a former Healdsburg leader just landed Malibu’s top city job

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 56, low: 44.
  • Wednesday: A morning shower, then rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ukiah Valley Water Authority Advances Proposed Rate Increases to Address Aging Infrastructure and Long-Term Reliability (kymkemp.com) — Water agencies in the Ukiah Valley are moving ahead with multi‑year rate hikes to fix aging infrastructure, and they note that even after the first increases, bills will still be lower than in Healdsburg and other nearby cities. If you live in Healdsburg, this gives you a sense of how your current water costs compare to those planned for neighboring communities and why those changes are happening.
   

• Geyserville rings in the new year with rain, wine and rare fish (pressdemocrat.com) — You can now browse 263 historic Geyserville photos through the Healdsburg Museum’s online archive, offering an easy way to explore local history from home. The piece also highlights Geyserville’s quieter New Year’s Eve, River Rock Casino’s upcoming name change, a rare coho salmon rescue linked to Lake Sonoma, and January’s Winter Wineland tasting weekend featuring several nearby wineries.
   

• Joseph 'Joe' Irvin Becomes Malibu's Next City Manager (canyon-news.com) — Healdsburg residents may recognize Joseph “Joe” Irvin, who once served your city and has now been appointed Malibu’s next city manager starting March 2, 2026. Malibu leaders highlight his experience with wildfire response, environmental stewardship, and complex coastal communities, suggesting his Healdsburg background helped prepare him for this high-profile coastal role.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Healdsburg Museum Winter History Talks Start With ‘Healdsburg 101’ —Joanne Taeuffer Read on Patch
  • Due to the public uproar, Caltrans will be reducing the commute lane hours on Highway 101 that they recently extended.
    (per local news reports) https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-news/2025-12-18-us101-reduced-hov-lane-hours-early-2026 https://www… (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
  • For years, we’ve enjoyed the angel in the Dry Creek valley.
    We didn’t see it this year - did we miss it or…? (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
  • Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Manager Risk Management - Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Healdsburg. Apply here.
  • Montage International posted a job opening for Sommelier (On Call) in Healdsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

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  • Roundup: Maria Carrillo girls outlast University in double-OT victory (pressdemocrat.com)
  • How much were the 7 most expensive home sales in Petaluma, reported last week? (pressdemocrat.com)
  • North Bay officials, commuters react to Caltrans plan to reduce carpool lane hours on Highway 101 in Sonoma, Marin counties (pressdemocrat.com)

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