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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Watch Duty now shows power outage data — the app partners with PowerOutage.com using API technology to alert North Bay residents of outages with details like start time and estimated restoration. The feature is live today as the service expands amid ongoing wildfire concerns. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Santa Rosa is expanding cycling infrastructure with 120 new bike racks and Class II lanes along Mendocino Avenue — between 4th and 10th Streets. The changes come as part of a broader plan that will add nearly 200 miles of bike lanes and expand the Redwood Bikeshare program with 80 rentable e-bikes. KSRO Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Airlines launched service today at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa with its first flight arriving from Las Vegas and a ribbon-cutting celebration featuring Snoopy at 1:30 p.m. Future nonstop routes include San Diego, Las Vegas & Denver, and seasonal service to Austin begins in October. KSRO Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants including La Gare and Songbird Parlour are embracing a trend of serving rich comfort foods made with local, fresh ingredients to boost mood and create lasting memories. Owner Lauren Kershner says dishes made with care help diners enjoy indulgence without guilt (a simple recipe for joy). KSRO Radio
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