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Good morning Healdsburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Driverless Waymo rides move closer to Healdsburg streets
  • Which Healdsburg linemen made the North Bay players-to-watch list?
  • Not sure which Healdsburg mental health provider you actually need?

Also on today's calendar: Aging Well With Intention 12 Week Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 93, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waymo Inches Closer To Passenger Trips, Expansion Into Sonoma County (patch.com) — Waymo's latest state approvals clear a major regulatory hurdle for expanding its driverless ride service into Sonoma County communities, including Healdsburg. While no launch date is set, the green light from both the CPUC and DMV means robotaxis could gradually roll out on local streets as the company scales operations.
   

2. Prep football players to watch: Offensive and defensive linemen (pressdemocrat.com) — Healdsburg football fans can spot three local linemen—Diego Velasquez, Eli Zepeda, and Elyah Neisingh—on this list of North Bay prep players to watch this season. The roundup surveys standout offensive and defensive linemen across regional schools, noting college interest, key stats, and returning starters who could shape Friday nights this fall.
   

3. Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses in Healdsburg, CA (psychologytoday.com) — If you're in Healdsburg and unsure which mental health professional to see, this piece breaks down the roles of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, and psychologists. It explains who can prescribe medication, who provides talk therapy, and how your primary care doctor can help you decide what kind of support fits your situation.
   

4. Mike Thompson challenger Eric Jones gets endorsement from GOP rival (pressdemocrat.com) — Healdsburg gets a brief cameo in a wider story about Democrat Eric Jones, who's challenging longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in California's 4th District and just received an endorsement from his former Republican primary rival. The article details their unlikely alliance, key campaign issues like water infrastructure and political reform, and the establishment backing Thompson, including many North Bay groups.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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