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What's up Rohnert Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek suspect after carjacking outside Rohnert Park Office Depot
  • Founder's Day parade, car show and safety fair coming to Snyder Lane
  • How license plate cameras helped Rohnert Park police track a juvenile suspect

Also on today's calendar: Annual Northbay Craft Bash and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A sprinkle in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A morning shower in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carjacking Suspect Sought By Rohnert Park Police (patch.com) — Rohnert Park residents are being asked to help police identify a man who allegedly shoved a Petaluma woman and stole her car outside the Office Depot on Rohnert Park Expressway. Officers pursued the vehicle with help from regional agencies before losing sight of it, later recovering it abandoned in Richmond and returning it to the owner while the suspect remains at large.
   

2. Rohnert Park Founder's Day Returns September (patch.com) — Rohnert Park residents can look forward to Founder's Day on Sept. 26, featuring a community parade, classic car show, cook-off, kids activities, and live music at the Rohnert Park Community Center. The city's Department of Public Safety will join the parade and host an emergency preparedness booth, offering resources, go bags, and safety tips while temporary lane closures affect Snyder Lane during the festivities.
   

3. Juvenile Arrested After Shooting at Rohnert Park Business (ca.gov) — Rohnert Park police used license plate recognition to quickly track down a vehicle after shots from a replica BB gun shattered a business window on Hunter Drive on August 29. Officers stopped the car on Arlen Drive, detained three juveniles, and arrested one on felony vandalism and imitation-firearm charges, with the youth booked into Los Guilicos Juvenile Detention Center.
   

4. Two Arrested in Rohnert Park Human Trafficking Operation Involving Minor (ksro.com) — Rohnert Park authorities arrested two men in a local human trafficking sting focused on the attempted purchase of commercial sex involving a minor. Both face felony charges related to communicating with and exploiting a minor, as part of an ongoing crackdown. Police stress that under state law, minors in these situations are treated as victims, not offenders.
   

5. Bill to help make Northern California wildfire survivors whole moves ahead after unanimous state Senate vote (mercurynews.com) — Northern California wildfire survivors may see new hope as AB 2700 advances, directing regulators to explore full restitution options for victims of PG&E‑sparked fires. The bill, backed by bipartisan lawmakers including Santa Rosa's Chris Rogers, follows years of partial payouts and was highlighted locally during a Sonoma State University legislative forum in Rohnert Park.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • HOLD: PCS Board of Education Closed Session
    Petaluma City Schools 200 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA, DO-1-Board Conf Room
    5:00 pm
  • PCS Board of Education Closed Session
    Petaluma City Schools 200 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA, DO-1-Board Conf Room
    5:15 pm
  • PCS Board of Education Meeting
    Petaluma City Schools 200 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA, DO-1-Board Conf Room
    6:00 pm
  • Learn to Square Dance
    Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Wischemann Hall 465 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Walk & Roll to School Day
    Santa Rosa French-American Charter School Santa Rosa, CA 95405
    8:00 am
  • Bike Safety Meeting--Mandatory for Bike Riders
    Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    1:00 pm
  • McNear Elementary Back to School Night
    Petaluma City Schools Mc Near Elementary School, 605 Sunnyslope Ave, Petaluma, CA 949
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog found in Crossbrook apartment complex!
    She is definitely an escapee, very friendly. Collar on but no tag, please call or text (707) 772-7337 if this is your sweet girl ! (Nextdoor 'A' Section)
  • Rohnert Park has its very own reflecting pool.
    Beautiful created blue pool of water complete with a fountain and I bet less than $1000. to refinish. No Vandals or peeling. Job well done! (Nextdoor Santa Rosa)
  • Westamerica Bancorporation posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Rohnert Park. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Rohnert Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rohnert Park here.

Ok Rohnert Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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