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U.S. armed forces members may be thousands of miles away, but north county let them know they are part of the community.

There’s a new Sunday market coming to Windsor, and organizers hope it will help bridge gaps in communication, information and community support. “El Mercadito de Windsor” will feature Latino food, clothing and crafts made by local artisans and will run from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays beginning July 11.

“When I made the decision not to run for state senate, I immediately knew that I also wouldn’t reenter the race for supervisor. I know that the main reason I explored the run for senate was because I felt I had completed my chapter as supervisor,” James Gore told The Healdsburg Tribune.

Catalytic converter thefts have been increasing exponentially in north county in the past month, with alerts being issued throughout all of Sonoma County. The most common victim of the thefts is the Toyota Prius, whose converters are both very easy to steal and particularly valuable. They contain precious metals, such as platinum, palladium or rhodium.

Foppoli and Fudge win their respective races

With the sun shining, the brooks babbling and green in abundance, it is time to experience the regrowth of the regional parks in Sonoma County. Many are witnessing the rising wildflowers and vegetation from the ashes of October, with trails being reopened and support for restoration. A few months after the fire, the fungi, plants and flowers are blooming once again in the midst of the spring season. Sonoma County is active as always, with thousands of people participating in the season’s sunshine.

Food distribution at the senior center, Nov. 13

The entire first page of the ballot lists 61 candidates for governor; however only the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November (unless 50% or more choose a particular candidate, which seems unlikely).