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In today's newsletter:

  • How Rohnert Park police say they're targeting child exploitation suspects
  • How far behind is Rohnert Park on its affordable housing goals?
  • See what a three-bedroom Rohnert Park home just sold for

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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Human Trafficking Operation: Man Arrested for Suspected Exploitation of Minor (crimevoice.com) — Rohnert Park's Department of Public Safety arrested a man after an August 20 operation targeting suspected human trafficking and exploitation of a minor. Investigators say the sting focused on adults seeking to exploit children, and officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to proactively investigate human trafficking and child exploitation cases involving local youth.
   

2. in-tale-of-two-cities-neighbors-rohnert-park-and-cotati-forge-different-paths-on-affordable-housing (mercedsunstar.com) — Rohnert Park is racing to add affordable housing but remains far behind state targets, leaving many seniors and low-income residents struggling to stay housed. City officials tout projects like SOMO Village and a planned walkable downtown, yet rising costs and slow permitting still stall many developments. Neighboring Cotati has moved faster on approvals, highlighting contrasting strategies as both cities confront aging populations and soaring prices.
   

3. 3-bedroom-home-in-rohnert-park-goes-for-705000 (fresnobee.com) — A three-bedroom home on Hillview Court in Rohnert Park just sold for $705,000, offering a snapshot of what local buyers are paying now. Nearby recent sales on Harmony Place, Honeybrook Place, and Hudis Street show prices ranging from the high $700,000s to $950,000. Together, they underline how tight and expensive the city's single-family market has become.
   

4. America's best value public universities in 2026 (localnews8.com) — Rohnert Park's own Sonoma State University earns a spot among America's 50 best-value public universities, based on cost, graduation rates, and alumni earnings. The national analysis compares more than 500 public schools and finds SSU delivers relatively strong outcomes for a below-median price. It's a timely data point for local families weighing college options close to home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • E-Waste @ RP Community Center.
    Mark your calendars: Fri. Sept. 18 - Sun. Sep. 20. Please click on pic to see all of it. ;) Following is the link for more information: https:/… (Nextdoor M Section)
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    There are NO identifying marks of any kind anywhere on the pipe. Possibly made by a Native American? UPDATE...ADDED 4 more photos. I tried cleaning… (Nextdoor The Historic A Section)
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