Good morning, Santa Rosa.

The Porsche Club of America Redwood Region held its annual Porsches on the Plaza event last Saturday at Sonoma Plaza.

More than 45 vintage cars attracted automotive fans and families, and proceeds will support CASA of Sonoma County to help abused and neglected children.

Downtown Santa Rosa’s historic Railroad Square is shifting as teens and families visit new gaming and comic shops, plus free SMART train rides help kids travel safely.

The area is transforming from an antiques hub to a lively third space for summer fun.

A sea lion was seen last Friday morning on a riverbank north of Payran Street in the Petaluma River, with local photographer Bill Parsons capturing footage and calling the Marine Mammal Center for a wellness check (echoing a similar 2025 incident) as residents expressed both relief and worry.

Volunteers from Santa Rosa's Chick Care Team rescue waterfowl chicks falling from trees on West Ninth Street as the birds face risk from traffic and natural behaviors.

The six-member group, trained by the Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County, saves two to three birds daily (from May to August).

At Safari West, a specialized veterinary team performed a high-risk hoof surgery on Zeyna (a nearly two-year-old giraffe suffering from bone cysts) to ease her pain, and five days into recovery, caretakers reported she is moving more fluidly and standing taller.

The Ziemer family from Sebastopol is hosting World Cup watch parties to honor Marcus Ziemer, their beloved coach who died in March.

They celebrate his legacy by ringing victory bells and coming together in his memory.

Shane van Gisbergen won Sunday at Sonoma Raceway during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 — his victory began NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge.

The Cup Series will move to Chicagoland Speedway this coming Sunday and then head to Atlanta on July 12.