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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Rosa hosts the West Coast Trade Show at Grace Pavilion this Sunday, where over 100 vendors will compete for $7,000 in cash prizes and trophies. Founded by local barber Jesus (Chuy) Dominguez, the event will feature live music, a bull ride, and educational seminars. KSRO Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sonoma County officials approved the environmental review for a new compost facility on Slusser Road just northwest of Santa Rosa, setting up a site that will process 70,000 tons of green-bin waste annually and cut long-haul trips to reduce emissions. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Rosa officials expanded high-risk wildfire zones today, adding about 3,100 properties in Bennett Valley and Oakmont to maps aligned with updated state standards — affected homeowners must now follow stricter brush clearing and defensible space rules. KSRO Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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