Healdsburg, California
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Healdsburg is a city located in Sonoma County
, California
, in the United States
. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 11,254. Healdsburg is a commercial center for northern Sonoma County as well as being one of Northern California's wine
capitals: three of the most important wine-producing regions (the Russian River
, Dry Creek
, and Alexander Valley AVAs) meet in Healdsburg.
Healdsburg is centered on a 19th century plaza that provides an important focal point for tourists and locals alike.
, who constructed village
s in open areas along the Russian River
. Europe
an settlement commenced in the mid-19th century, with the first Anglo-American settlement nearby established downstream along the Russian River near Graton
in 1836.
In 1857, Harmon Heald, an Ohio businessman who had been squatting on Rancho Sotoyome
since 1850, purchased part of the rancho—giving the city its official founding date. In 1867, Heald’s eponymous small town was incorporated. Healdsburg is located within the former township
of Mendocino. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad
reached Healdsburg in 1872.
Farming, especially orchard
s and truck farms, was common within the present city limits from at least the 1890s to 1940s.
hotspot.
Annual precipitation averages 42.2 in (107.2 cm). There are an average of 73 days annually with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 96.25 in (244.5 cm) and the driest year was 1976 with 13.67 in (34.7 cm). The most precipitation in one month was 29.9 in (75.9 cm) in January 1995. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 8.18 in (20.8 cm) on December 3, 1980. Snow is relatively rare, with none in most years. The highest yearly snowfall totaled 0.8 in (2 cm) in 1976.
associated with the Russian River
that flows through Healdsburg. City residents support recycling by use of the Healdsburg Transfer Station
. The city has shown an interest in creating a quiet environment
by creating a Noise Element of the General Plan, which defines baseline sound level contours
and sets forth standards of quiet for each land use category.
Healdsburg is located in the 2nd State Senate district
, represented by Democrat
Noreen Evans
, and in the 1st State Assembly district
, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
. Federally, Healdsburg is located in California's 1st congressional district
.
was 2,521.3 people per square mile (973.5/km²). The racial makeup of Healdsburg was 8,334 (74.1%) White, 56 (0.5%) African American, 205 (1.8%) Native American, 125 (1.1%) Asian, 18 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 2,133 (19.0%) from other races
, and 383 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,820 persons (33.9%).
The Census reported that 99.5% of the population lived in households and 0.5% were institutionalized.
There were 4,378 households, out of which 1,335 (30.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,140 (48.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 465 (10.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 222 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 259 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 54 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,205 households (27.5%) were made up of individuals and 542 (12.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56. There were 2,827 families
(64.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.12.
The population was spread out with 2,546 people (22.6%) under the age of 18, 925 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 2,750 people (24.4%) aged 25 to 44, 3,349 people (29.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,684 people (15.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
There were 4,794 housing units at an average density of 1,074.0 per square mile (414.7/km²), of which 57.6% were owner-occupied and 42.4% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%. 53.2% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 46.3% lived in rental housing units.
is 2,848/sq mi (1,101/km²). There are 4,138 housing units at an average density of 1,099/sq mi (425/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 79.89% White
, 0.50% African American
, 1.80% Native American
, 0.75% Asian
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
, 13.44% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races
. 28.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There are 3,968 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% are married couples
living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.23.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,995, and the median income for a family is $55,386. Males have a median income of $38,977 versus $32,015 for females. The per capita income
for the city is $22,245. 9.4% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty
line.
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Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County, located on the northern coast of the U.S. state of California, is the largest and northernmost of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties. Its population at the 2010 census was 483,878. Its largest city and county seat is Santa Rosa....
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 11,254. Healdsburg is a commercial center for northern Sonoma County as well as being one of Northern California's wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
capitals: three of the most important wine-producing regions (the Russian River
Russian River Valley AVA
The Russian River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California. Centered around the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and...
, Dry Creek
Dry Creek Valley AVA
The Dry Creek Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, located northwest of the town of Healdsburg. The valley is formed by Dry Creek, a tributary of the Russian River, and is approximately long and wide...
, and Alexander Valley AVAs) meet in Healdsburg.
Healdsburg is centered on a 19th century plaza that provides an important focal point for tourists and locals alike.
History
Early inhabitants of the local area included the Pomo peoplePomo people
The Pomo people are an indigenous peoples of California. The historic Pomo territory in northern California was large, bordered by the Pacific Coast to the west, extending inland to Clear Lake, and mainly between Cleone and Duncans Point...
, who constructed village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
s in open areas along the Russian River
Russian River (California)
The Russian River, a southward-flowing river, drains of Sonoma and Mendocino counties in Northern California. With an annual average discharge of approximately , it is the second largest river flowing through the nine county Greater San Francisco Bay Area with a mainstem 110 miles ...
. Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an settlement commenced in the mid-19th century, with the first Anglo-American settlement nearby established downstream along the Russian River near Graton
Graton, California
Graton is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in west Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,707 at the 2010 census. Graton's ZIP code is 95444.-Geography:...
in 1836.
In 1857, Harmon Heald, an Ohio businessman who had been squatting on Rancho Sotoyome
Rancho Sotoyome
Rancho Sotoyome was a Mexican land grant given to Henry D. Fitch. Sotoyome or "Satiyomes" was the name of a Wappo tribe. The grant, in present day Sonoma County, California, extended along the Russian River encompassing the Alexander Valley and present day Healdsburg.-History:San Diego sea captain...
since 1850, purchased part of the rancho—giving the city its official founding date. In 1867, Heald’s eponymous small town was incorporated. Healdsburg is located within the former township
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
of Mendocino. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad
San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad
San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad provided the first extensive standard gauge rail service to Sonoma County and became the southern end of the regional Northwestern Pacific Railroad...
reached Healdsburg in 1872.
Farming, especially orchard
Orchard
An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit or nut-producing trees which are grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive...
s and truck farms, was common within the present city limits from at least the 1890s to 1940s.
Geography
The city has a total area of 4.464 sq mi (11.6 km²). 4.457 sq mi (11.5 km²) of it is land and 0.007 sq mi (0.01812991677 km²) is water. The total area is 0.15% water.Downtown
Downtown Healdsburg is a tourist destination. The plaza area features wine tasting, dining, upscale boutiques, and art galleries. The galleries range from cooperatives to local one-artist storefronts and include the works of nationally and internationally known masters. The local restaurants and hotels offer four to six nights of live jazz all year around. Healdsburg hosts a jazz music festivals each June, a farmer's market, and a wide range of wine and food-related events. The plaza is also a Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
hotspot.
Climate
Healdsburg has cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. In January, the average high temperature is 57.6 °F (14.2 °C) and the average low is 38 °F (3.3 °C). In July, the average high temperature is 88.8 °F (31.6 °C) and the average low is 52.7 °F (11.5 °C). There are an average of 54.6 days with highs of 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher and an average of 20.1 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperature was 116 °F (46.7 °C) on July 13, 1972, and the record low temperature was 14 °F (-10 °C) on December 22, 1990.Annual precipitation averages 42.2 in (107.2 cm). There are an average of 73 days annually with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 96.25 in (244.5 cm) and the driest year was 1976 with 13.67 in (34.7 cm). The most precipitation in one month was 29.9 in (75.9 cm) in January 1995. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 8.18 in (20.8 cm) on December 3, 1980. Snow is relatively rare, with none in most years. The highest yearly snowfall totaled 0.8 in (2 cm) in 1976.
Environment
An intrinsic element of the city's natural environment is the riparian zoneRiparian zone
A riparian zone or riparian area is the interface between land and a river or stream. Riparian is also the proper nomenclature for one of the fifteen terrestrial biomes of the earth. Plant habitats and communities along the river margins and banks are called riparian vegetation, characterized by...
associated with the Russian River
Russian River (California)
The Russian River, a southward-flowing river, drains of Sonoma and Mendocino counties in Northern California. With an annual average discharge of approximately , it is the second largest river flowing through the nine county Greater San Francisco Bay Area with a mainstem 110 miles ...
that flows through Healdsburg. City residents support recycling by use of the Healdsburg Transfer Station
Healdsburg Transfer Station
The Healdsburg Transfer Station is a solid waste recycling and reuse facility in Sonoma County, California, located at 166 Alexander Valley Road, north of the City of Healdsburg. It is a publicly owned facility operated by the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. Its coordinates are .Sonoma...
. The city has shown an interest in creating a quiet environment
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life...
by creating a Noise Element of the General Plan, which defines baseline sound level contours
Contour line
A contour line of a function of two variables is a curve along which the function has a constant value. In cartography, a contour line joins points of equal elevation above a given level, such as mean sea level...
and sets forth standards of quiet for each land use category.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
The California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of California. It is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members...
Healdsburg is located in the 2nd State Senate district
California's 2nd State Senate district
California's 2nd State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa.-District profile:...
, represented by Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans
Noreen Evans is an American politician in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 2nd district, encompassing Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa counties, as well as parts of Sonoma and Solano counties....
, and in the 1st State Assembly district
California's 1st State Assembly district
California's 1st State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro of Arcata.-District profile:...
, represented by Democrat Wesley Chesbro
Wesley Chesbro
Wesley P. Chesbro is a Democratic politician from California. He is currently the Assembly member for the 1st Assembly district in California. Previously, Chesbro served as a State Senator from California's 2nd district from 1998 until 2006...
. Federally, Healdsburg is located in California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district
California's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California and presently consists of the northern coastline and includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties and parts of Sonoma and Yolo counties.The district is currently...
.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Healdsburg had a population of 11,254. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,521.3 people per square mile (973.5/km²). The racial makeup of Healdsburg was 8,334 (74.1%) White, 56 (0.5%) African American, 205 (1.8%) Native American, 125 (1.1%) Asian, 18 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 2,133 (19.0%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 383 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,820 persons (33.9%).
The Census reported that 99.5% of the population lived in households and 0.5% were institutionalized.
There were 4,378 households, out of which 1,335 (30.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,140 (48.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 465 (10.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 222 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 259 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 54 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,205 households (27.5%) were made up of individuals and 542 (12.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56. There were 2,827 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(64.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.12.
The population was spread out with 2,546 people (22.6%) under the age of 18, 925 people (8.2%) aged 18 to 24, 2,750 people (24.4%) aged 25 to 44, 3,349 people (29.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,684 people (15.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
There were 4,794 housing units at an average density of 1,074.0 per square mile (414.7/km²), of which 57.6% were owner-occupied and 42.4% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%. 53.2% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 46.3% lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the 2000 census, there were 10,722 people, 3,968 households, and 2,702 families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
is 2,848/sq mi (1,101/km²). There are 4,138 housing units at an average density of 1,099/sq mi (425/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 79.89% White
White American
White Americans are people of the United States who are considered or consider themselves White. The United States Census Bureau defines White people as those "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa...
, 0.50% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 1.80% Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
, 0.75% Asian
Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander , is a geographic term to describe the indigenous inhabitants of any of the three major sub-regions of Oceania: Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, these three regions, together with their islands consist of:Polynesia:...
, 13.44% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races
Multiracial American
Multiracial Americans, US residents who identify themselves as of "two or more races", were numbered at around 9 million, or 2.9% of the population, in the census of 2010. However there is considerable evidence that the real number is far higher. Prior to the mid-20th century many people hid their...
. 28.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic and Latino Americans
Hispanic or Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.1990 Census of Population and Housing: A self-designated classification for people whose origins...
of any race.
There are 3,968 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% are married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.23.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,995, and the median income for a family is $55,386. Males have a median income of $38,977 versus $32,015 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city is $22,245. 9.4% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
line.
Notable natives and residents
- Mary Ellen BamfordMary Ellen BamfordMary Ellen Bamford was an American author from Healdsburg, California.-Bibliography:Her books included:*Up and Down the Brooks. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. *Her Twenty Heathen. Pilgrim Press....
: author - Helen BeardsleyHelen BeardsleyHelen Eileen Beardsley was the mother of the famous blended family of twenty children — eight by her first marriage to Richard North, ten stepchildren from the first marriage of her second husband Frank Beardsley, and two that she and Frank had during their marriage...
: author - Jim CullomJim CullomJames Henry Cullom was an American football guard in the National Football League for the New York Yanks. He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the seventeenth round of the 1950 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins....
: professional football player - Paul ErdmanPaul ErdmanPaul Emil Erdman was one of the leading business and financial writers in the United States who became known for writing novels based on monetary trends and historical facts concerning complex matters of international finance.-Early life:Erdman was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, on 19 May...
: business and financial writer - Jess Jackson: wine entrepreneur
- Jack SonniJack SonniJack Sonni is a writer, musician, marketing executive with an emerging web presence as a cultural commentator and best known as "the other guitarist" in Dire Straits during the band's "Brothers In Arms" era.In the late 1970s Jack's band The Leisure Classhad become a Monday night fixture at Kenny's...
: former guitarist of Dire StraitsDire StraitsDire Straits were a British rock band active from 1977 to 1995, composed of Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers .Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest... - Heidi NewfieldHeidi NewfieldHeidi Newfield is an American country music artist. She was lead singer, rhythm guitarist and harmonica player for the group Trick Pony, alongside Keith Burns and Ira Dean from 1996 until 2006, when she left in pursuit of a solo career...
: country singer, formerly of Trick PonyTrick PonyTrick Pony was an American country music group. It was formed in 1996 by Keith Burns , Ira Dean , and Heidi Newfield . The group recorded three studio albums: Trick Pony, On a Mission and R.I.D.E., released in 2001, 2002 and 2005, respectively... - Thomas C. ReedThomas C. ReedThomas Care Reed was the 11th Secretary of the Air Force from January 2, 1976 - April 6, 1977 under Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.-Early life:...
: former Secretary of the Air Force - Ariana RichardsAriana RichardsAriana Clarice Richards is an American actress and professional painter. She is best known for her roles as Mindy Sterngood in Tremors, Lex Murphy in the film Jurassic Park, and as Carol Wetherby in the film Prancer....
: actress and painter - Ralph RoseRalph RoseRalph Waldo Rose was an American track and field athlete.He was born in Healdsburg, California....
: track and field athlete - Hazel Hotchkiss WightmanHazel Hotchkiss WightmanHazel Hotchkiss Wightman was an American tennis player.-Personal life:Wightman was born in Healdsburg, California and married George Wightman of Boston in 1912. She died in Newton, Massachusetts...
: tennis player - William Donoghue: investment newsletter editor, mutual fund manager and best-selling author
See also
- Sonoma County wineSonoma County wineSonoma County wine is wine made in Sonoma County, California, USA. County names in the United States automatically qualify as legal appellations of origin for wine produced from grapes grown in that county and do not require registration with the United States Department of the Treasury, Alcohol...
- Wine Country (California)
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