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Hey there, Rohnert Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Highway 101 traffic stop leads to creekside arrest and gun seizure
  • How a quick-moving Alta Avenue house fire displaced one neighbor
  • See who packed Graton Resort for the Best Places to Work awards.

Also on today's calendar: Aren't Reverse Mortgages a Scam? Learn the Facts at Free Webinar and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rohnert Park Police Find Wanted Driver Hiding In Petaluma Creek (patch.com) — Rohnert Park police say a traffic stop at Rohnert Park Expressway turned into a high-speed chase down Highway 101, ending with the wanted driver found hiding in a Petaluma creek. Officers recovered a firearm and ammunition from the car, and the Redding man now faces multiple felony charges after being treated and booked into Sonoma County Jail.
   

2. House fire in Rohnert Park displaces one resident (pressdemocrat.com) — A Rohnert Park home on Alta Avenue was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon, leaving one resident displaced and causing an estimated $250,000 in damage. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to one room and the entryway, and investigators suspect discarded smoking materials may be to blame, though the exact cause remains under review.
   

3. photos-winners-of-2026-best-places-to-work-in-the-north-bay-celebrated-in-rohnert-park (fresnobee.com) — Rohnert Park just hosted the North Bay Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work celebration at Graton Resort and Casino, drawing employers and employees from across the region. A large photo gallery captures award winners, networking moments, and remarks from local business leaders, offering a look at companies recognized for strong workplace culture close to home.
   

4. Traffic Stop Near Highway 101 and Rohnert Park Expressway Leads to Multiple Felony Charges (crimevoice.com) — Rohnert Park officers stopped a car near the Highway 101 on-ramp at Rohnert Park Expressway early Tuesday, sparking a pursuit that continued into Petaluma. The driver, wanted on felony warrants and under supervision, allegedly fled, crashed, and was later found in a creek, where officers recovered a gun and ammunition from the vehicle.
   

5. 4 Sale / 2000 Kawasaki W650: A Retro Retro (advrider.com) — If you're a Rohnert Park rider hunting for a classic-styled machine, a well-kept 2000 Kawasaki W650 with about 17,600 miles is up for sale in town for $4,700. The owner details recent maintenance, upgrades, and accessories, and invites interested buyers to reach out through the ADVrider Flea Market listing.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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