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Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Defever, a Tiburon attorney who shifted her career to become a public insurance adjuster, uses her law background to help policyholders navigate claim disputes amid rising fire risks—she also leads the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere and serves on the Tiburon Planning Commission while pursuing a PhD in insurance law in Belgium. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Emma Mann, owner of The Soap Cauldron and Three Sisters Apothecary, built her soap business from a mother's care for her daughter and now leads local business groups in Penngrove—she also drives projects to improve flood control and counter rising tariffs by using part of her cash reserve for packaging. Her shop makes locally inspired soaps with scents like Gravenstein Apple and Santa Rosa Plum, and she serves on local committees to unite merchants and push for modern solutions. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Gas prices in the state dropped by 20 cents per gallon before a new tax went into effect on July 1—raising prices by about 2 cents per gallon—and upcoming changes to the low carbon fuel standard aim to lower gasoline’s carbon content. NBC Bay Area
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 21-year-old Yung-Wen Kuan was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday after pleading no contest to a felony elder theft charge in Sonoma County—he allegedly posed as a federal marshal to scam nearly $20,000 from an elderly woman in Hessel. KSRO Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2nd Spring podcast featured Santa Rosa Junior College's Second Chance Club, which gives new educational paths for people impacted by the justice system. Host Rolf Sandmeyer interviewed Tim, who is studying to become a certified substance addiction treatment specialist. The Oak Leaf
- ➤ Santa Rosa Junior College’s Second Chance Club gives justice-impacted individuals a chance to learn and grow. In its first episode, host Rolf Sandmeyer interviews Gina Stahl-Haven—she explains how the program benefits the community. The Oak Leaf
- ➤ In a new episode of 2nd Spring, host Rolf Sandmeyer interviewed Jason Reid from Santa Rosa Junior College’s Second Chance Club. Reid explained how he gives back and educates the local community through his work with justice-impacted individuals—offering a fresh start for personal growth. The Oak Leaf
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sonoma County officials warn that fireworks may cause problems later this week due to warm, dry conditions and reports of M80s being heard in Rohnert Park—last year illegal fireworks sparked three brush fires in Santa Rosa. County leaders urge residents to follow bans in most North Bay cities while preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend. KSRO Radio
TRAVEL NEWS
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