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Eyes closed I can feel the rays warm my face as the sun rises over the mountain. It is early morning and quiet. I sit in my backyard grateful and thankful we live in Sonoma County.

Always the most repeated and appreciated blessing we hear at local Thanksgiving tables is how we live among so many generous and gratitude-filled people and communities, even as Sonoma County has not been without tragedy, unmet needs and disputes. We’ve endured historic wildfires, loss of life, rising homelessness and new uncertainties. Yet, we remain #SonomaStrong, hopeful, faithful and determined. Witness how many of us today are on the giving side of the Thanksgiving free food lines and community dinners. Let’s remember that “mixed blessings” are still blessings.

Walk into Healdsburg Elementary School these days and you’ll be greeted by a mural that is sure to make you smile.

100 years ago – November 14, 1918

It’s a time for giving thanks for our little ‘Burg. Please send your holiday or wintery news items to [email protected]. “Hedda Healdsburg” wants to know all.  

Walk into Healdsburg Elementary School these days and you’ll be greeted by a mural that is sure to make you smile.

A week ago my dad came to Windsor for a quick visit. I had asked him to help me get some glasses for the computer, and instead of mailing back the glasses, he decided to bring them to me. We didn’t do anything special—just hung out, ordered some Chinese food from Yinking, and then had breakfast the next morning at Omelette Express as he was leaving town to head back up to Magalia.

District elections may be coming to Windsor

Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the selection of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Healdsburg Center for Animals.

Much is being made about this country’s current political divide and a brewing war of cultures. Much of it is wrong. You might say it is fake news.