Good morning, Santa Rosa.

Carl’s Jr. on Farmers Lane closed indefinitely after a late‑night roof fire over the weekend damaged the building (estimated $200K in damage) and drive‑through customers were turned away Monday when a red city notice declared the adjacent property unsafe as the franchisee enters bankruptcy reorganization and the lease nears expiration.

Appellation Healdsburg was named the best resort in California and the continental US by Travel + Leisure less than a year after opening.

The 108-room resort, built by chef Charlie Palmer and exec Christopher Hunsberger, features two restaurants and culinary gardens and will add locations in Petaluma, Morgan Hill and Pacific Grove.

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Angwin on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. about 17 miles east-northeast of Santa Rosa, with 1.4 and 2.6 quakes following at 2:31 and 2:33 p.m. reported about 20 miles north + authorities are monitoring the situation.

State officials announced over one million dollars in grants to help ranchers cope with rising wolf attacks on livestock in Northern California.

The funding follows recent livestock losses and nearly 200 wolf attacks in 2025 and will support ranchers who are limited in traditional defense methods.

Federal policy now lets local dairy farmers use the H-2A visa program to recruit temporary workers for seasonal gaps.

The updated guidance may ease hiring challenges while local advocates warn it could undercut wages+ workplace standards.