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🌱 What the $15 million verdict means for Windsor’s political future.

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the $15 million verdict means for Windsor's political future.
  • How did Windsor's Jaguars stumble after a six-game winning streak?
  • Why Dominic Foppoli's attorney is under fire for an online blog

Also on today's calendar: Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Brilliant sunshine and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Verdict Against Former Windsor Mayor Exposes Local 'Old Boy Network' (ksro.com) — Residents of Windsor are seeing renewed scrutiny of local power structures after a jury ordered former mayor Dominic Foppoli to pay $15 million in a civil case involving sexual assault claims by seven women. The verdict, along with penalties for a Santa Rosa club, is prompting broader questions about Sonoma County's political culture and whether state prosecutors will revisit potential criminal charges.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Windsor's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Saturday (maxpreps.com) — Windsor's Jaguars volleyball team saw their six-match winning streak snapped with a 3-0 loss to Palo Alto, despite a strong offensive night from Eliana Flores and steady setting from Elizabeth Simon. The defeat dropped Windsor to 14-6, and they quickly followed with another tough 3-1 loss to Pleasant Valley, offering a reality check after a hot start to the season.
   

• Foppoli Defense Attorney Draws Scrutiny for 'Hall of Shame' Blog (ksro.com) — Former Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli's defense attorney, Andrew Watters, is under fire for a personal "Hall of Shame" blog where he attacked opposing lawyers during the civil case that led to a $15 million verdict. Local attorneys say his online posts may raise State Bar ethics concerns, while Watters insists he's simply exercising his First Amendment rights.
   

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  • Windsor Unified School District posted a job opening for NVL Wrestling Coach - WMS 2026/2027 School Year in Windsor. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'She gives so much': 150-year-old Sonoma County fig tree continues to provide (mercurynews.com)

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  • Victim Found Dead In Ditch Near Sonoma County Roadway In Unsettling Hit-And-Run (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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