Hello, Healdsburg! Let’s start Thursday off on the right foot with everything you need to know about what’s happening in the city today.

First of all, the weather forecast for the day:

Clear and sunny with a gentle wind. High: 93 Low: 49.

Here are the top 5 stories in Healdsburg today:

1. There was a power outage at Parkland Farms and its surroundings last night after a vehicle crash near 7-Eleven closed Healdsburg Avenue in Powell and apparently cut into the power grid. The breakdown “in the north of the city” was “due to a vehicle hit a utility pole on Healdsburg AvenueHealdsburg City Council member Ariel Kelley reported around 10 p.m. no injuries, she said. Another neighbor who was listen to the police scanner last night wrote on Nextdoor that “someone hit a utility pole and completely sheared it. “(Nixle & Facebook & The next door)
2. The famous delta variant is currently behind the COVID-19 outbreak Sonoma County overtaking, say local health authorities. We are now at a “daily transmission rate” of 9.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants across the county – which, as the PD points out, is just below “what was considered widespread transmission” earlier this year “and would have triggered the most restrictive purple level of the state plan. Throughout the county there were 92 new cases of coronavirus reported yesterday alone. (Press Democrat & New York Times; firewall)
3. Here is a list of all the companies in Healdsburg that achieved the highest federal Paycheque Protection Program Loans during the pandemic. Klein Foods, alias Rodney Strong Vineyards, tops the list with $ 3.73 million in approved loans, followed by Ferrari-Carano and Silver Oak cellars with over $ 3 million each. Healdsburg Hotel, Healdsburg Hospital, Healdsburg Lumber Company, Big Johns and over 150 other local businesses are also listed, along with their loan amounts. (Healdsburg crest)
4. Not everyone is happy after the big county consolidation of the fire department announcement this week – namely, the North Sonoma County Fire Protection District, which serves Healdsburg and surrounding area. The chairman of the board of directors for our district said he was “appalled” that the plan, which would like expand the neighborhood to include “More than 25% of the area of ​​the county”, does not include a “secure, recurring and locally controlled source of funding. “Read the full letter from grievances. (Facebook)
5. The Healdsburg Choir is back in action, led by all-new Music Director David Martin.. “We are very excited to thought of singing again“, said choir president Janet Ziedrich. evening rehearsals at the Healdsburg Community Church will begin on Monday, August 23, prior to the group’s annual meeting holiday concert at the Raven Theater early December. Here’s how to join the chorus. (Mailbox & Healdsburg Choir)

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Today in Healdsburg:

• “Resilience to forest fires on the farm “Training in Sonoma County Farm office (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
• “Take me to the ball game” Lunch at the curb in Healdsburg, A Pacifica Community of life for the elderly (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Virtual Social justice club for teens from the Sonoma County Library (4 pm-5pm)
• Prune packers Baseball game at the leisure park (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Healdsburg Notebook

• Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a wealthy tourist of the wine region? Here’s how to earn a free glamping vacation along the Russian River in Alexander Valley and live like the other half for a night. (Instagram)
• An upcoming exhibit at the Healdsburg Museum will explore ‘people and Dry Creek Rancheria story. “It is set up by the former Grace Hudson Museum conservative Karen holmes, “the daughter of the late Healdsburg artists Rosinda and Rex Holmes of the Dry Creek Valley.” (Facebook)
• The Trib has more juicy details on current and future plans for The new “Mill District” of Healdsburg after the land was officially cleared earlier this week on the affordable housing making up. (SoCoNews Healdsburg)
• Wondering who are these “Prune Packers” that everyone is always talking about? here is a bunch of fun facts about Healdsburg’s own collegiate church baseball team, compiled by local photographer Pierre Ratté. (SoCoNews Healdsburg)
• To see, all strengths of the annual review of the Business Journal Wine Industry Conference Last week. Like most industries, it looks like Big Wine is double virtual events, “Social listening†and direct-to-consumer marketing tactics. (North Bay Business Journal)
• the Sonoma County Airport officially exceeds pre-pandemic passenger levels. (North Bay Business Journal)
• Musician Todd Snider’s Next Tour includes a stop at Corbeau Theater in Healdsburg this fall. (Broadway World)
• Someone recognizes him sweet orange cat found wandering near North Fitch Mountain Road and Scenic Lane yesterday? (The next door)
• the Healdsburg assembly just won another big industry award for “Development of the Year”. (Asia Travel News)
• Just in case he has escaped you so far here is some information about how and where to get vaccinated in Sonoma County. (Facebook)

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• Free Estate Planning and Life Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday at 1 p.m. (July 23)
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa Valley – Digital Silent Auction! L’UnGala (July 24)
• CinemaBites Presents “Roadrunner” with Panevino Treats and Brigachero Chocolates (August 2)

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