# HealdsburgTrending

> Independent local news intelligence for Healdsburg, California. AI-powered sentiment analysis of trending topics — algorithmically ranked, editorially independent, and transparently sourced.

HealdsburgTrending tracks and ranks the top 25 trending topics in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. Topics are sourced from verified local news outlets, government data feeds (NWS, CAL FIRE, USGS, AirNow), community conversations, and public records. Each trend is scored using a composite algorithm factoring mention volume, sentiment analysis, and recency.

## Key Facts
- Organization type: Independent news intelligence platform (not a news publisher)
- Location focus: Healdsburg, California (Sonoma County)
- Coverage area: Healdsburg and surrounding Northern Sonoma County (Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley)
- Update frequency: Multiple times daily via automated pipeline
- Number of tracked trends: 25
- Scoring method: Algorithmic composite of volume, sentiment (positive/neutral/negative), and recency with a 7-day freshness gate
- Founded: 2025
- Affiliation: None — fully independent, no government or corporate ties

## Data Sources (Verifiable)
- Local news: Healdsburg Tribune, Press Democrat, Sonoma Index-Tribune, Patch
- Government feeds: National Weather Service (NWS), CAL FIRE, USGS earthquakes, AirNow air quality
- Public records: City council agendas, planning commission documents, public safety reports
- Community: Local forums, social media mentions

## Editorial Standards
- **No fabrication**: Summaries use only information from verified search results or government data feeds. No invented statistics, quotes, or facts.
- **Algorithmic neutrality**: Topics surface based on measured volume and sentiment — not editorial selection or opinion.
- **Transparency**: Methodology is publicly documented. Source links are provided for every trend.
- **Corrections**: Errors in trend summaries are corrected in the next automated refresh cycle. Users can report inaccuracies via email.
- **Independence**: HealdsburgTrending has no affiliation with the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma County government, or any news outlet. Revenue comes solely from user subscriptions.

## Content Categories
- Local government and policy
- Public safety and emergency alerts (fire, earthquake, flood)
- Weather and natural events
- Community events and culture
- Real estate and development
- Wine industry and agriculture
- Local business news
- Education (Healdsburg Unified School District)
- Environment and sustainability
- Infrastructure and transportation

## URLs
- Homepage: https://healdsburg-trending.lovable.app/
- About / Methodology: https://healdsburg-trending.lovable.app/about
- How It Works: https://healdsburg-trending.lovable.app/how-it-works
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- Terms of Service: https://healdsburg-trending.lovable.app/terms
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## Contact
- Email: Healdsburgtrending@gmail.com