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🌱 Patch AM: Zip-Tied Crate of Puppies Abandoned On Healdsburg Roadside
Also, don't miss Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! on the Healdsburg Patch calendar

Hello again Healdsburg! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Healdsburg police rescue seven puppies from zip-tied roadside crate
- Meet the volunteer photographer behind Healdsburg’s unforgettable high school sports shots
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Healdsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Healdsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
- Saturday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zip-Tied Crate of Puppies Abandoned On Healdsburg Roadside (patch.com) — Healdsburg police are investigating after eight puppies were abandoned in a zip-tied crate along busy West Side Road near Bacchus Landing, where heavy truck traffic posed a serious danger. Seven puppies were rescued and taken through the Healdsburg Animal Shelter to Sonoma County Animal Services, while Animal Control continues searching for the missing eighth pup and urges residents to use shelters, not roadside dumping, when rehoming pets.
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• Light on Lucid Motion Images Local News Healdsburg, California (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg families who frequent local school sports have likely seen Michael Lucid on the sidelines, quietly capturing standout moments of student-athletes. Using pro-level Nikon gear he’s bought over years, Lucid shoots thousands of images at Healdsburg home games, then posts carefully edited photos online for families to download for free, relying only on optional donations and occasional paid assignments.
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📸 Around Healdsburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Healdsburg
★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA!
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa
12:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- New Years Eve: SF Comedy Competition Winners
Raven Performing Arts Theater , 115 North St , Healdsburg
7:00 pm - New Year's Eve at Appellation Healdsburg
Appellation Healdsburg , 101 Dovetail Ln , Healdsburg
8:00 pm - One-on-One Tech Help
Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
4:00 pm - Narrative Workshop Part 1 - Spirituality & Narrative
THE 222 / Healdsburg
3:00 pm - Spanish Music & Movement
Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
11:00 am - Healdsburg Book Club
Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
12:00 pm - Teen Hangout: Universal Yums
Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
1:45 pm - History Talk: Healdsburg 101
Healdsburg Regional Library , 139 Piper St , Healdsburg
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Tuesday January 6
📣 Healdsburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- New Year's Fit Lap Swim
Ridgway Swim Center , 455 Ridgway Avenue , Santa Rosa
11:00 am - ??PIZZA POP-UP
Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center , 2191 Laguna Rd , Santa Rosa
11:30 am - The Post-Holiday Blues Mini Rock Fest
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa , CA , Fulton
2:00 pm - RUP Boys JV Basketball @ Piner
Piner High School · Santa Rosa , CA , Fulton
3:00 pm
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Healdsburg PatchAM possible:
- AvantGardeNthDegree Local Property Consultant — (925) 323-0190
Fall is Here! Perfect Opportunity to Groom Your Gardens~ - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Cheryl Teach Music — (707) 326-8797
Award Winning Music Teacher and Music School - RF Sealcoating and Striping — (707) 867-6289
🚧 Winter Rains Damaged Your Driveway or Parking Lot? - Garrett Hardware — (707) 433-5593
Trusted Tools, Friendly Service, and Deep Community Roots
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SCAM ALERT
I had a visit from a young man who had a polished present of doing work in my neighborhood, window washing. I fell for it six months ago. Two… (Nextdoor Healdsburg) - Hello Neighbors,
I am looking for a place to donate small household items (specifically linens, pillows, decor, books, small furniture) and women’s clothing,… (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
- PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Lead Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Windsor Unified School District takes next step to repurpose elementary site for housing (pressdemocrat.com)
- Basketball roundup: Maria Carrillo girls advance to WCJ title game; Windsor girls continue undefeated start (pressdemocrat.com)
- 10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Sonoma County (pressdemocrat.com)
Geyserville
- Best new Sonoma County tasting rooms in 2025 (pressdemocrat.com)
Forestville
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