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🌱 Patch AM: Healdsburg Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

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Hello Healdsburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Everything Healdsburg voters need to know before casting 2026 ballots
  • Healdsburg teen arrested after 90-mph chase near local schools
  • Stolen Mini Cooper suspect outs himself after asking Healdsburg cop for time

Also on today's calendar: See 'ART IN ACTION' at T Barny's STUDIO TOURS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Healdsburg Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com) — Healdsburg voters are already receiving ballots for the Nov. 3 general election, which includes new district-based City Council races, a key Sonoma County supervisor contest, and local Measures H and AB on parks and Santa Rosa Junior College funding. Residents will also help decide statewide offices, from governor to insurance commissioner, and weigh in on a long list of propositions affecting taxes, housing, voting rules, and healthcare funding across California.
   

2. Student In 90-MPH Police Chase Arrested In North Bay (patch.com) — Healdsburg police arrested an 18-year-old Healdsburg High student after Flock cameras and dashcam video showed him fleeing officers at more than 90 mph through city streets near local schools during an unsanctioned "Fugitive Game." Officers halted the dangerous pursuit for public safety, later impounded his car for 30 days, and confirmed that no actual firearms were involved.
   

3. Supsected Stolen Car Found After Suspect Asks Healdsburg Police For The Time (patch.com) — Healdsburg residents may be intrigued by how a suspected car thief ended up arrested after casually asking a local officer for the time near the Safeway Shopping Center. Police say a license plate reader first flagged the Mini Cooper as stolen from Santa Rosa, and officers then watched the parked car until the man returned and allegedly admitted driving it to Healdsburg.
   

4. 'Large Scale' Power Outage Across Healdsburg (patch.com) — Many in Healdsburg woke up to a wide-spread power outage that began around 8 a.m., with city electric crews working through the morning to restore service neighborhood by neighborhood. Residents are urged to use the Healdsburg utility hotline for updates and to avoid calling 911 about the outage or restoration times.
   

5. Scarecrows invade the Plaza, for a good cause (healdsburgtribune.com) — Healdsburg Plaza is filled with hand-crafted scarecrows supporting local nonprofits, and you can bid online through Oct. 24 to take one home. The Heartizens-led festival, born as a pandemic art project, has become a beloved Halloween-season tradition that brings together families, businesses, and community groups right in the heart of town.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone sees an intact black Labrador of wandering around Healdsburg it's probably my dog whose name is KOA!
    He is very friendly however he's not quite two years old so he's a little bit hyper. My phone number is 707-494-5000. Thank you so much! (Nextdoor Healdsburg)
  • Real sourdough-great service-order ahead to avoid selling out of your favorites!
    Love the owners who are creative & strive for perfection! (Nextdoor Chalk Hill)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Healdsburg. Apply here.
  • Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Healdsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Healdsburg here.

Ok Healdsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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