Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Santa Rosa.
🏘️ Community
The Santa Rosa Community Farmers’ Market must leave its Farmers Lane spot by October as a new Oliver’s Market is planned for Bennett Valley early next year.
Organizers are racing to secure permits at a new site (Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Building) amid vendor concerns over sales impacts.
📰 Economy
PG&E is asking to raise natural gas rates to fund a $26.6 million shareholder reward, which could bump up bills by about 41 cents; the California Public Utilities Commission will decide next year as local customers voice concerns (savings may not reach ratepayers).
🎓 Education
Sonoma State University announced plans to revive intercollegiate sports in 2027 after two years without athletics due to budget cuts.
State rescue funding will support the launch of 10 NCAA Division II teams and campus facility updates in Rohnert Park.
🌲 Environment
A preliminary 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Cloverdale in Sonoma County at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (USGS) and was followed by a 2.5 aftershock, with further details not yet available.
🏛️ Government
California’s Department of Rehabilitation may cut 60% funding for the Older Individuals who are Blind program and face a $128 million deficit by 2027, risking vital services at the Earle Baum Center in Santa Rosa so nonprofits are urging lawmakers to act.
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