Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin animal testing lab arrived in the Bay Area this week and volunteers from Northern California Beagle Rescue helped settle them into new homes. NBC Bay Area
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In March, Santa Rosa Junior College laid off long-time College to Career support staff, leaving students with disabilities and their families worried about losing trusted aides. The college will shift support to the Career Hub for fall while parents and students question how the program will deliver its specialized services (Mary and Noah). The Oak Leaf
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Sonoma County named critical care expert Dr. Sean Townsend as its new Chief Medical Officer starting June 1. He will oversee operations at three area hospitals (Santa Rosa Memorial, Healdsburg, and Petaluma Valley) while Dr. Eric Hodes stays part-time for a smooth transition. KSRO Radio
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