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Tuesday December 30th Patch AM
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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Healdsburg wine families just joined Sonoma’s elite Century Club?
  • See why AAA just elevated Appellation Healdsburg to Four Diamonds

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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

  • Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 56, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 winegrowing families honored for 100 years of farming in Sonoma County (pressdemocrat.com) — Several Healdsburg winegrowing families, including Cadd, Guadagni, Norton, and Rotlisberger, have been recognized for more than a century of farming in Sonoma County. The Century Club celebration in Santa Rosa honored 11 multigenerational growers whose vineyards and ranches, many in Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley, continue to shape the local wine economy and agricultural identity.
   

• Four hotels receive new AAA Five Diamonds distinction for hospitality excellence (businessdailynetwork.com) — Healdsburg gets a nod in AAA’s latest Diamond awards, with Appellation Healdsburg newly named a Four Diamond hotel among dozens of honorees across North America and beyond. While the story focuses on new Five Diamond properties, it also notes Appellation’s elevated status for cleanliness, comfort, cuisine, and consistency. Travelers can browse all Diamond-rated spots through AAA’s planning tools.
   


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💬 Chatter

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  • 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 )
  • Did anybody lose a piece of jewelry on Appaloosa Trail?
    I’m intentionally not sharing more details because I want it to go to its rightful owner. (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
  • Healdsburg Unified School District posted a job opening for Track and Field Coach (HJH) in Healdsburg. Apply here.
  • E. & J. Gallo Winery posted a job opening for Winemaking & Spirits Distillation Internship 2026 July - December in Healdsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

  • Guerneville family ‘doing good, for sure' after tree destroys home during storm (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Editorial: Caltrans' commitment to changing new carpool-lane hours quickly is appreciated (marinij.com)

Geyserville

  • Look for These Two Words on a California Wine Label for Superb Bottles (foodandwine.com)
  • Marietta Cellars opens its first tasting room after 47 years (mercedsunstar.com)

Forestville


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