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Rohnert Park Approves Development Project Near Dangerous Intersection
The city of Rohnert Park is approving a townhome development near an intersection that’s known for crashes. The zero-emissions development, called Snyder Lane Commons, will have 36 homes. It will be built at the corner of Snyder Lane and Keiser Avenue, next to Lawrence E. Jones Middle School and near Rancho Cotate High School. Residents have argued against the development, saying the area is already dangerous for kids walking or riding bikes. The city says several planned road and sidewalk projects are expected to make the intersection safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Sunday Morning News Roundup
The number of reported hate crimes in California decreased slightly from 2022 to 2023, but those against Jewish, Muslim and LGBTQ+ people rose over the same period, according to the annual hate crime report from California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The number of hate crimes referred for prosecution -- about...
Rohnert Park Council approves Snyder Lane Housing project
Rohnert Park’s City Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 25th at 5:00 PM had a major focus on a new housing project proposal, along with other important items for the public. Beginning with a land acknowledgement, roll call, and a pledge of allegiance, the City Council meeting began with a presentation from the city’s Director of Public Works, Vanessa Garrett, on the Public Works Department’s accomplishments of the last year and goals for next year.
After decades of financial losses, the City of Sonoma finally hires a professional Cemetery Fund Manager
After decades of deficits, subsidies, uneven management and a blistering report issued in 2023 by the Sonoma County Grand Jury, an experienced cemetery operations professional has been hired to run the City of Sonoma’s Cemetery Enterprise Fund. Carolyn Fulton, with two decades of experience in cemetery management, served as...
Santa Rosa City Schools selects new superintendent
photo credit: Santa Rosa City Schools Santa Rosa City Schools have a new superintendent, but not everyone is in support. On Wednesday, Santa Rosa's City School Board approved the hire of Daisy Morales. She most recently served at the head of the Live Oak Elementary School District in Santa Cruz. School board president Omar Medina said he looks forward to Morales' future with the district. "We are confident that Dr. Morales is the right leader to guide our district into the future," Medina said. "Dr. Morales is not only focused on academic excellence, but also on the overall well being of our students." But the...
Cotati Council plans housing development on Cotati Avenue
Robin Zimbler, the founder of Freebird Development LLC, presented Cotati’s biweekly council meeting this week. She discussed the 100 percent affordable housing project for the city owned property at 120 E Cotati Avenue. Council member Ben Ford excluded himself from the item because he lives too close to the development. The proposed project would provide housing for low-income residents including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The City of Sonoma’s five-year financial projection looks grim
The City of Sonoma General Fund Budget for 2024/25 shows a deficit of $2,856,287, roughly two million dollars more than the previous year’s budget. What’s more, a five-year forecast prepared by the City Manager and Finance Department indicates that deficits will continue, with a deficit of at least $2 million in each of the next five years, as the chart below shows.
Rohnert Park, SSU celebrate Juneteenth
A partnership between the City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma State University produced the second annual Juneteenth Luncheon celebrating freedom and honoring progress on Wednesday, June 19, at the Rohnert Park Community Center. For 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Day, award recipients Andre Bailey and Marilyn Hutcheson were honored before a packed room of 225 people, the maximum allowed in the center.
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