🌱 Shooting At Local Jack In The Box + La Cosecha Grand Tasting

Hello again, Healdsburg. I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Healdsburg Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 86 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Healdsburg today:

1. A 40-year-old man, Jeffrey Farinha, was shot and killed in the drive-thru of a Jack in the Box in nearby Santa Rosa during an altercation with two men, at least one of whom shot him repeatedly with a handgun. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Santa Rosa Avenue, and the suspects, who were wearing ski masks, fled the scene and were last seen running in the 200 block of Burt Street. Detectives are seeking any private video footage that may have captured the suspects, and a reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to their arrest. (Rohnert Park-Cotati Patch)
2. The Mexican American Vintner's La Cosecha grand tasting will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Aldina Vineyards. The event promises a night of wine tasting from Sonoma and Napa wineries, including Ceja Vineyards, Robledo Family Winery, and Reynoso Family Vineyards, paired with Oaxacan delicacies from chef Octavio Diaz of Healdsburg's Agave restaurant. The evening will also feature a showcase of paper-mâché art by acclaimed artist Ricardo Soltero, displaying Catrinas and mythical animal-like alebrijes. (Subscription: The Press Democrat)
3. Healdsburg City Council member Chris Herrod has raised the question of whether the success of local industries relies on the poverty of essential workers, particularly regional farm workers. However, he notes, recent legal victories and the labor movement's new momentum are bringing workers and their allies together to negotiate for better rights and working conditions. (Sonoma County Gazette)

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Today in Healdsburg:

Wednesday, July 26

• Pop Culture Trivia At Healdsburg Regional Library (1:00 PM)
• Chilled Wines Happy Hour At Thumbprint Cellars Tasting Lounge (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Eight new wine bars have popped up in Sonoma County and two are located in Healdsburg. Check them out at the link to plan a visit. (Sonoma Magazine)
• Are you interested in giving back and volunteering in your community? Check out the various opportunities at the link. (Subscription: The Press Democrat)
• In case you missed it: a vineyard management company in Healdsburg, Mauritson Farms, has agreed to pay a total of $328,000 to 21 farmworkers who complained about poor working conditions. Mauritson Farms, however, continues to deny any violations of state labor regulations. (KSRO FM News Talk)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.