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Hey there, Sonoma! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Witnesses sought after man found critically injured near Sonoma Plaza fountain
  • How Sonoma is celebrating 115 years of women's voting rights Oct. 10
  • Why Sonoma Valley's new behavioral health hub is delayed again

Also on today's calendar: Aren't Reverse Mortgages a Scam? Learn the Facts at Free Webinar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 105 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 55.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Found Critically Injured Near Sonoma Plaza (patch.com) — Emergency crews rushed a critically injured man with severe head trauma from near the Sonoma Plaza fountain to a trauma center, and investigators are now seeking witnesses. Sonoma police and Sonoma County Sheriff's detectives say several people may have seen what happened Sunday night near First Street East but left before help arrived. Authorities report no ongoing safety threat but are withholding the man's identity pending family notification.
   

2. Sonoma Barracks to host 115th anniversary celebration of California women winning the vote (sonomanews.com) — Sonoma residents are invited to a free Oct. 10 celebration at Sonoma Barracks marking 115 years since California women won the right to vote, with talks, a film and local history groups. Local institutions like Sonoma State University Library, Sonoma County Library and Sonoma Valley Historical Society will share resources, making it a rich chance to explore women's history close to home.
   

3. Sonoma County delays opening of El Verano behavioral health facility for second time this year (pressdemocrat.com) — Plans to open a new behavioral health and homelessness services hub for Sonoma Valley residents in El Verano have been delayed again, with the Lomita Avenue office now expected in November due to soaring build‑out costs. County health leaders say services in Sonoma and the Valley will continue through existing staff while they seek extra funding and Board of Supervisors approval to finish the project.
   

4. Readers' Books to host acclaimed author Jill Bronfman (sonomanews.com) — Sonoma readers can hear award-winning author Jill Bronfman discuss her novel "Thanks for Meeting Me Here" during an evening event Sept. 16 at Readers' Books on E. Napa Street. The free talk and reading will explore the book's futuristic story of a woman fighting for her legal existence and her daughter's safety, along with themes of resilience, identity, and women's solidarity.
   

5. New Sonoma County Restaurants To Eat at Right Now (sonomamag.com) — Food lovers in Sonoma have several new options, including Dead Letter in the historic post office just off the plaza and a fresh Sonoma Eats location on Fifth Street West. A broader roundup highlights dozens of recent openings and coming-soon spots across Sonoma County, giving locals plenty of ideas for their next reservation or casual bite close to home.
   

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  • I just drove down 7th St.
    , East between Napa Street and MacArthur and every house had a flag out front. It was great to see. (Nextdoor East Hills)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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