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Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the slideshow of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Sonoma Humane Society, Healdsburg Center.

Why in the world are we on Mars? Surely, we’re not bored with life on Earth, are we? We’ve got plenty to keep us occupied with a coronavirus pandemic, injured economy, crazy weather and mobs of people at each other’s throats. Forget all of that, our smartest scientists say. First, they want to know if there might have ever been any life on Mars.

Indoor flea market and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to our indoor flea market and browse items for the whole family. Purchase and enjoy delicious baked goods while you shop. All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to...

Sonoma County is home to just over 25,000 babies, age six and younger. That includes 5,000 babies who were born here last year with almost half (42 percent) being Latino or non-Anglo. Some other babies were brought here last year after being born in other places. Most came with their parents and most, but not all, were “documented.” Some others were adopted and a few were part of very unique stories.

Annual Holiday Dinner • Thursday, Dec. 12 • 4 to 6 p.m. • $15 per person. 4 p.m. Doors open/appetizers, 4:30 p.m. Live entertainment, 5 p.m. Dinner & dessert

It’s mid-August. That means a farewell to summer and the start of a new school year. The lazy days and late nights will once again turn into early mornings and hectic evenings.