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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook homes near Cloverdale just after midnight Thursday; residents in Santa Rosa and St. Helena felt weak shaking while areas near Clear Lake experienced moderate movement, with officials reporting only light damage and a low chance of significant aftershocks over the next week. KSRO Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The original Amy’s Drive-Thru — the flagship location launched in 2015 — in Rohnert Park will hold its final service on March 8. The company announced the closure to focus on manufacturing organic frozen foods. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Russian River Brewing Company launches its new flagship beer, 110 West Coast Pils, today at its Santa Rosa and Windsor locations — proceeds benefit Russian Riverkeeper. The beer’s label features the historic Wohler Bridge and reflects the founders’ deep connection to the local environment. KSRO Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sonoma County Office of Education is launching a free three-part virtual workshop series for parents to learn about digital risks such as cyberbullying, excessive screen time, and AI companion bots. The first session — ‘Understanding Social Media,’ — starts today at 5:00 p.m. in English and Spanish. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rohnert Park has reassigned its only school resource officer, Debbie Lamaison, from local campuses to fill gaps in city patrol due to staffing shortages + medical leaves, with her return set for Jan. 26. The temporary move will last through the end of the school year while recruitment continues. KSRO Radio
- ➤ After repairs for two storm-related landslides, Cavedale Road will reopen tomorrow afternoon while Sonoma County officials hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 1:30 p.m. at the new retaining wall site (a key upgrade that secures the vital route for residents and emergency services). KSRO Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials reported a steady rise in influenza cases in Sonoma County fueled by recent holiday gatherings, although numbers remain below last year's peak. Residents are urged to check county dashboards for updates (health advisors remain alert). KSRO Radio
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