Good morning, Santa Rosa.

A new census in Napa County revealed a 14% rise in homelessness in late January, with 428 individuals counted and 44% experiencing it for the first time.

Nearby Sonoma County’s population stayed just under two thousand but may face challenges due to funding cuts and a tough economy.

A portion of Chanate Road in northeast Santa Rosa is blocked after a sinkhole opened near Humboldt Street.

Public works and utility crews are assessing the underground damage (which is up to four feet deep and 20 feet across) and officials say there is no timeline for reopening.

Firefighters put out a blaze at a warehouse on Giffen Avenue—home to several cannabis businesses—around 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, controlling the fire in about 20 minutes and working into the afternoon to clear smoke, with no injuries reported.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, based in Louisiana, is expanding into the North Bay next year.

The chain plans to open a Rohnert Park location at 58 Golf Course Drive West by September 2027 (with permits under review for a Napa remodel) and build roughly 40 new locations statewide.

Sonoma County appointed Dr. Mia Shim as the new health officer today — the experienced doctor replaces interim Dr. Michael Stacey and will manage public health emergencies and food safety inspections.