Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Healdsburg and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Today's bountiful weekend edition includes...

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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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