Happy Friday, friends! It's me, Simone, your host of the Healdsburg Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's been happening in town. Today you'll read about...

But first, your daily weather:

And looking ahead: There appears to be a bunch of rain in the forecast starting Sunday and lasting into early next week. Weird but very welcome! (National Weather Service)

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About me: I was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA, where I was the editor of the Healdsburg High School Hound's Bark. I have since worked as a local journalist for publications in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and the Middle East. I'm currently a senior product manager for Patch.

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