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🌱 Patch AM: What happened during Rohnert Park’s latest underage alcohol sting?
Coming up on the Rohnert Park Patch calendar: Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour
Hi Rohnert Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What happened during Rohnert Park's latest underage alcohol sting?
- How big-tech money is reshaping Rohnert Park's key Assembly race
Also on today's calendar: Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michael L.!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 54.
- Sunday: Hot with sun and some clouds, with a high of 96 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three Arrested in Shoulder Tap Operation in Rohnert Park - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (cslea.com) — Rohnert Park police and state alcohol agents recently ran a shoulder tap sting that led to three arrests for allegedly buying alcohol for underage decoys. The operation, held September 25, aimed to curb youth access to alcohol and its related harms, and is part of a broader state partnership supporting local efforts against underage drinking. 
• Group backed by Bay Area crypto billionaires has dropped $1.6 million on North Bay Assembly race. Here's what the 2 Democratic rivals say about it (pressdemocrat.com) — Rohnert Park residents are in the spotlight as Councilmember Jackie Elward faces Marin Supervisor Eric Lucan in a heated Assembly District 12 race increasingly shaped by big-money tech and crypto donors. A PAC funded by billionaires has spent over $1.6 million, mostly opposing Elward, while both candidates spar over cost of living, Big Tech's influence, and a proposed wealth tax.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rohnert Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Artist Showcase and Special Annex Tour →
423 Allan Ct, Healdsburg
4:30 pm - The Venue@Healdsburg, Healdsburg's 'NEW' Outdoor Marketplace →
The City Hall Parking Lot, 401 Grove St, Healdsburg
9:00 pm - Adult Group Ukulele Class →
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa
11:30 am
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- BLS Class (AHA Certification) - Instructor-Led - CPR for Healthcare Providers →
5350 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park
9:00 am - BLS Certification Class (AHA) - Blended Learning - CPR for Healthcare Providers →
5350 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park
12:30 pm - Sonoma State Harvest Night →
Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park
4:30 pm - 8 BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT →
Foxtail Golf Club, 100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park - CPR First Aid Certification Class (AHA) - In-Person, Instructor-Led →
5350 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park
9:00 am - Pediatric CPR First Aid Class for Childcare Providers →
5350 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park
9:00 am - CPR Certification Class (AHA) - In-Person, Instructor-Led →
5350 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park
9:00 am - Seawolf Discovery Day →
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park
9:03 am - BIG BOOK SALE by Friends of SR Libraries Oct 2-5 →
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rohnert Park PatchAM possible:
- Cheryl Teach Music — (707) 326-8797
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The staff over here is phenomenal.
They always take great care of my furbabies. Friendly, efficient, communicative and caring! I recommend them to every dog owner I talk to!! (Nextdoor C Section) - These you g group of men are some of the most talented in the game.
Moi and Hernan do an amazing job running their shop ! (Nextdoor M Section)
- FoodMaxx posted a job opening for Multi-Purpose Clerk - Grocery (Night Crew) - 605 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 - 6 in Rohnert Park. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0852) in Rohnert Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rohnert Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cotati
- 3-bedroom house sells in Cotati for $1.1 million (pressdemocrat.com)
- Plants, Prost & Perfect Harmony (bohemian.com)
- Thoughts on Eric Jones and Mike Thompson: Oct. 1 PD Letters (pressdemocrat.com)
Penngrove
- Best headboard with storage (sonomanews.com)
Novato
- $106M Investor Scheme Just Took A Major Turn In Novato: US Attorney's Office (patch.com)
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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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