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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Betty Carr, the founder of Mom's Apple Pie, passed away on May 13 at age 95. Her sons remember her as a brave pioneer who moved from Japan in 1949 to build a local institution and now honor her legacy through community donations at Hessel Church in Sebastopol. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Nearly thirty police runners, joined by Mayor Mark Stapp, carried the Flame of Hope over five miles from Santa Rosa to Rohnert Park in a torch run for the Special Olympics. The flame was passed to CHP for the opening ceremonies as part of a year-long effort that raised $50K. KSRO Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sonoma Water received a record $47.8 million state grant to overhaul 34 miles of Russian River sewer lines — the upgrades will modernize 11 pump stations and expand treatment capacity from Rio Nido to Vacation Beach while raising emergency generators above flood stage. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Under new CalFresh rules going into effect on June 1, about 665,000 Californians could lose benefits unless they meet a 20-hour work requirement. State officials note that exemptions remain for pregnant individuals, people with disabilities and others in need (a measure to support vulnerable groups). NBC Bay Area
- ➤ Congressman Mike Thompson hit the Sonoma County campaign trail ahead of the June 2 primary, showcasing decades of service by delivering federal funds, while newcomer Eric Jones, a former venture capitalist, mounts a challenge with matched fundraising and a personal investment of $300K. KSRO Radio
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