Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in West Sonoma County are rallying to save a 250-year-old Heritage oak scheduled for removal today by PG&E due to decay risks (neighbors insist the tree is healthy and petitioned State Senator Mike McGuire for a delay). KSRO Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hapa’s on the Mainland is set to debut late 2026 in a long-vacant Santa Rosa site on the Old Redwood Highway. Co-owners Ann and Dennis Tussey of Sweet T’s are reviving the former Cricklewood building with authentic Hawaiian flavors and a venue for over 200 guests + indoor and outdoor bars. KSRO Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery High Principal April Santos spoke out on Monday after district layoffs prompted more than a third of the staff to stage a sick-out, aiming to reduce a $30 million budget gap. She noted strong community support following her pink slip two weeks ago. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents met Monday at a local recreation center to express concerns about a proposed 275-unit senior housing project off Highway 12; some say added residents could impede wildfire evacuations. City planners and Burbank Housing now face a lengthy environmental review. KSRO Radio
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