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Morning Healdsburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Healdsburg braces for more rain and readies storm, tree services
  • What really happened in Healdsburg during last week’s police calls?
  • Which 2026 food trends are already cooking in Healdsburg?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Healdsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Healdsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 56, low: 51.
  • Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weather Emergencies, Downed Trees, And What To Do With That Holiday Tree (patch.com) — Healdsburg residents are being warned to expect several rainy days and possible nuisance flooding, downed trees, and power outages as another atmospheric river arrives around New Year’s Eve. City officials share a 24/7 emergency utility hotline, outline holiday tree recycling through mid‑January, and note when city offices and the City Council will resume normal schedules.
   

2. Police Log, December 15-21, 2025 (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg police handled a busy week of calls, from a stolen vehicle recovered at Healdsburg Gas Mart to threats, trespassing, suspected DUIs, domestic disputes, and vandalism around downtown streets and businesses. The detailed log highlights where officers responded, what actions they took, and how incidents at familiar spots like Plaza Park, Safeway, and local gas stations were resolved.
   

3. 8 hot food trends you can't avoid in 2026 (pressdemocrat.com) — Healdsburg food lovers can tap into 2026’s biggest dining trends right in town, from Syrian breakfasts at Quail & Condor to tea rituals at The Taste of Tea. The story highlights how Sonoma County chefs are embracing comforting, globally inspired dishes, customizable meals, and tea-forward drinks, with plenty of specific spots to try across the region.
   

4. Football: League realignment upheld after unsuccessful appeals from St. Vincent, Petaluma (pressdemocrat.com) — North Bay high school football leagues are being reshuffled for the next two seasons, and Healdsburg High lands in the Mountain division alongside several regional programs. Appeals by St. Vincent and Petaluma to change their placements were denied, locking in a competitive-equity-based structure that will shape league schedules and rivalries affecting Healdsburg’s opponents starting next year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Feel the need to read?
    The library has you covered, with plenty of winter reading activities. Join our Winter Reading Challenge, vote on your favorite illustrated children… (Nextdoor )
  • I painted him AGAIN.
    Apparently there are two nephews and she wanted a painting of the dog for each of them. How sweet! (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
  • Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
  • Santa Rosa City Schools posted a job opening for After School Athletic Program (Elementary Girls Basketball Coach) at Steele Lane Elementary School in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

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