ChatGPT Blamed For Murder | Ugly Sweater Invasion | Dopesmoker Killer: Patch PM

ALSO: NorCal NYE tips, girls in tech, foggy pile-up brings traffic to a halt, and more space for critters.

Step Into the Garrett Hardware Holiday Pop-Up Experience

A festive, over-the-top holiday shopping experience - plus visit our Gift Horse Home Store for luxury seasonal décor and hosting essentials!

Petition Demands Stop To Cinderella Toilets In Sonoma County

Petition calls for stop to high-temperature waste incinerator toilets on the Sonoma Coast and local state parks.

Father Of 9 Killed In Road Rage | Surveillance Cameras Pop Up Around City | Beach Boys To Perform: Patch PM

Beloved Football Coach Dies After Being Shot On Bay Area Campus | Women-Made Artisan Gift Store Opens | Restaurant Winners Announced

Hiker Rescued By Helicopter From Remote Beach: Watch

​Sonoma County sheriff and fire crews airlifted a hiker from a secluded stretch of shore on the Pinnacle Gulch Beach Sunday.

Woman Attacks Dog | NFLer Dies | Singer Sentenced | Grocery Store Closing | Pet Food Bank: Patch PM

Scammers Impersonating Officers | Local Business Lands On 'Oprah’s Favorite Things' | Man Accused Of Watching Women Shower Berkeley Sorority

Sonoma County Steps In To Help Fill CalFresh Funding Hole: What To Know

Sonoma County farmers market, foundations help stretch emergency funds supervisors made available for CalFresh recipients.

72-Year-Old Missing Person Sought By Police Found

Police have found the a 72-year-old woman reported missing Tuesday afternoon.

Shooting At Windsor Apartment Complex Sparks Debate About Growth

Residents question development policies of the growing town after a man was shot in a Shiloh Road apartment.

The Healdsburg Farmers' Market Last Day On The Plaza Ends More Than A Ritual

Uncertainty ahead for the Tuesday's Healdsburg Farmers' Market, which marked its last day on the plaza.

What Is "Sun Day" And Where You Can Find A Sun Day Event In Sonoma County

Sonoma County events marking a national day of action with big celebrity backing to advocate for clean energy on, or before, Sept. 21.

Report: Rare Giant Fish From The Ocean’s Depths Washes Up On The Sonoma Coast

Enormous, gorgeous, and weird: Other-worldly hoodwinker sunfish, or Mola tecta, washed up on Doran Beach in Bodega Bay.

Growing Senior Center Puts Parking On Wednesday's Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda

Healdsburg Senior Center Supervisor: parking is a "primary concern for many members."

6 Can’t-Miss Hikes Near Healdsburg

Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of adventurer.

Santa Rosa Retired Custodian Helps Breathe New Life Into Downtown Greenway

A retired custodian and his volunteer group are helping breathe new life into a greenway they call the crown jewel of downtown Santa Rosa.

This NorCal City Voted Among Best Small Towns In The West: Ranking

The ranking described it as “a must-visit for wine lovers, foodies, and those seeking small-town luxe.”

Weary Mamma Bear Lets Wildlife Officials Free Tangled Cub

When a bear cub got itself tangled in a soccer net, wildlife officials and biologists braved mamma bear's wrath to free her cub.

Healdsburg Center Gets $500K To Bolster Disaster Resources

Sonoma County has granted $1 million to improve infrastructure at two community centers to improve capacity for disaster recovery.

See 30 Shooting Stars An Hour Over Healdsburg As Eta Aquariids Peak

Take a look at what time the moon sets for the best viewing.

Rotary Club Announces Dramatic Changes To Scholarship Program

The Rotary Club of Healdsburg selected 10 recipients from an outstanding group of well-qualified, deserving applicants this year.

Strange 'Stone Fruit' Found On Malibu Beach: Photo Of The Day

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2 Earthquakes Rattle North Bay

The quakes struck about 9 hours apart in different parts of the North Bay.

Healdsburg Mom Leads Charge For Change At Neighborhood Park

Emily Peterson, mom to a disabled daughter, wants to see a Magical Bridge Playground at her neighborhood park.

Mushroom Madness: Healdsburg Photo Of The Day

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Rainbow Over Healdsburg: Photo Of The Day

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Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations In Healdsburg

The Healdsburg police and fire departments called for the precautionary evacuation of residents along two streets.

Historic Wohler Street Bridge Near Healdsburg To Close For 6 Months

While an $18 million seismic retrofit upgrade is completed, drivers will be diverted onto Eastside Road, U.S. Highway 101 and Westside Road.

Mysterious Sight Over Healdsburg: Photo Of The Day

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Rotary Club Of Healdsburg To Host Annual Easter Egg Scramble

Children up to 10 years old are invited to the free, inclusive event.

Healdsburg Chorus 'Comin' Home' For Spring Concert

The show includes a piece by Dutch composer Nico Philipp Hovius who will be on hand. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Sonoma County Group Helps People With Disabilities

The group aims to help people achieve full and independent lives.

Scenic Healdsburg Mustard Bloom: Photo Of The Day

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Puppy Love: Photo Of The Day

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Weather Service Explains Illuminated SoCo Skies: Photos Of The Day

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See Map Of Healdsburg's Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The public can give feedback on the maps recently released by Cal Fire. Here's what to know.

Rare Triplet Lambs Born In Healdsburg: Photo Of The Day

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Nominations Sought For Marie Sparks Volunteer of the Year Award

If you know of an outstanding Healdsburg volunteer, now is the time to recognize them.

Evacuation Warning Lifted Along Russian River In Sonoma County

Residents in low-lying areas from Healdsburg to Jenner had been subject to evacuation since early February.

Food Insecurity Increases In Sonoma County, New Report Shows

The report offers 15 strategies and recommendations for local government and nonprofits to work together to improve access to healthy food.

In-Person Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin In Healdsburg

See this year's cookie lineup and find out where the Girl Scout cookie booths are in your town.