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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hayley Blondin was named 2026 Sonoma County Teacher of the Year for her creative outdoor and hands-on learning at Oak Grove Elementary School. The county honor highlights her leadership in community programs and student initiatives. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Santa Rosa Junior College trustees are close to sending an $830 million bond measure to the November ballot to upgrade aging facilities and technology. The final board vote is set for June 9 and strong polls show over 55% support while officials warn that delays may hurt student services. KSRO Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local counties are helping CalFresh recipients, including veterans, older adults and the homeless, navigate paperwork to qualify for exemptions ahead of new federal work requirements that will take effect June 1. Food banks across the Bay Area are bracing for a surge in demand. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Congressman Jared Huffman faces seven challengers in the upcoming primary on June 2 as rising wolf numbers spark debate among local ranchers; independent candidate Nicolette Hahn Niman says the congressman appears out of touch with rural voters, and the top two vote-getters will advance to a November runoff. KSRO Radio
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