🌱 Sen. McGuire Named Majority Leader + Housing Market Update

Morning, people of Healdsburg! It's me again, Sean Peek, your temporary host of the Healdsburg Daily. Your usual curator, Simone, will be back bright and early on Monday, Jan. 24 for your next update.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Healdsburg today:

1. Sen. Mike McGuire, a 42-year-old Healdsburg resident who represents a large swath of Northern California, was named Senate majority leader Wednesday by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins. Sen. McGuire is replacing Bob Hertzberg who terms out this year. McGuire has served as assistant majority leader for three years. (Healdsburg Patch)
2. According to Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, housing prices across the nation have dropped but not for lack of demand. In Healdsburg, however, the median sale price of a single-family home has risen 3 percent to $987,500. To collect this data, Redfin tracked 72 homes sales from October through December. (Healdsburg Patch)
3. A new psychiatric health facility that was approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in May 2020 officially opened today. The Sonoma County Healing Center is a county-owned facility located at 7440 Los Guilicos Road in Santa Rosa will provide short-term treatment to individuals experiencing mental health issues. (Press Release Desk)
4. Looking for things to do in Sonoma County this weekend? The Santa Rosa Press Democrat has listed many different activities you can do over the next week, including several events located right here in Healdsburg. From gypsy jazz to art shows, there are plenty of free and paid events to check out the town. (Subscription: Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

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Today in Healdsburg:

• Rotary's Drive-Thru Crab Feed Fundraiser 2022 At Fort Bragg Fire House (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory/Warning for the Bay Area, including Sonoma County starting Friday morning through Saturday morning. (Facebook)
• Due to forecasted high winds, Foothill and Hood Mountain regional parks will be closed Friday, Jan 21, through Saturday, Jan. 22. (Facebook)
• The City of Healdsburg is seeking your feedback relating to possible changes in commercial cannabis regulations within the city limits of Healdsburg. (Facebook)
• The Sonoma County Library is inviting you to join them for their new monthly Queer Book Club! Meet virtually with librarians and discuss books centering on LGBTQ+ voices. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! Simone will be back in your inbox Monday morning with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.