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Santa Rosa
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NorthBay biz magazine celebrates 50 years today since its Jan. 1976 launch, serving Sonoma County and neighboring communities. The locally owned monthly report—initially a quarterly publication—remains a trusted source for regional business trends and economic insights. KSRO Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Authorities warned the public to avoid the lower Russian River after heavy storm runoff caused storage ponds at the Guerneville treatment plant to overflow Tuesday, releasing raw sewage into the river. Officials advise residents (to avoid contact with the water and reduce wastewater use) as response teams work to manage the spill. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Sonoma County firefighters returned from a 12-day FEMA deployment to Washington state after joining a 43-person task force to conduct search and rescue in flooded neighborhoods where levee breaks submerged homes, businesses, and vehicles. KSRO Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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