Announcing The Year's Most Popular Stories on Healdsburg Patch

This marks the end of Healdsburg Patch's second full year bringing local news to local people, and we're pretty happy with the way things are going. Just look at our list of the Top Ten (actually, there are 11) stories of the past year. We've added an 11th because the first one is a primarily a video, and there is a tie for eighth place.

It's an intriguing list, showing a range of topics that reflect the variety of local interests. From space exploration to celebrity sightings, controversial ballot initiatives and politics, and a couple stories about local business owners.

Here's a recap of the biggest news of the year, ranked by how many people clicked through to read the stories.

VIDEO: Exciting Footage of Space Shuttle Endeavour California Flight Path Flyover in Sacramento, Bay Area

30,816

4,127

Spotted: Lady Gaga Visits Wine Country

3,674

Is the Prop. 37 GMO Labeling Food Fight Over?

3,133

Healdsburg Shop Owner Denies "Ownership" of Far-Right Hungarian Website

2,873

Sheriff Confirms Likely Suicide in Death of Healdsburg Woman

2,374

Sunset Magazine 'Idea House' Tours Continue This Weekend

2,197

Fantasy Football 2012: Sleepers and Busts

1,884

Proposition Voter Guide: What You Need to Know About California's Ballot Measures

1,884

How to Watch Presidential Debate 2012 Online

1,867

1,846

What were other big news stories this year in Healdsburg? Were you surprised to find some on this list - or some missing? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.