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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains have caused a 100-foot stretch of eastbound Highway 116 near Monte Rio to collapse today along the Russian River — crews are diverting traffic and assessing damage as the river rises. No injuries have been reported. KSRO Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Rosa American Little League lost its nearly 30-year-old baseball field at James Monroe Elementary when the school began expansion projects, affecting over 50 teams and more than 750 players. The league must raise $150,000+ to convert a T-ball area before the season begins in late March. KSRO Radio
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