Good morning, Santa Rosa.

A 66-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday night after he trespassed near College Avenue and was struck by a northbound SMART train, severely injuring his arm and leg; police said he was experiencing a mental health episode and no passengers or crew were hurt.

Longtime local contractor Solidarity Painting moved into a larger 4,000 sqft facility on Bluebell Drive to serve its growing high-end residential business after purchasing a $900,000 property in July (owners Greg and Alice Kuzmicki are planning generational succession with their son Adam now overseeing operations).

Sebastopol's famous Screamin' Mimi's earned national recognition as a top U.S. ice cream destination according to The Washington Post.

The family-run parlor, serving seasonal treats for 30 years — and supporting local blood drives and schools — continues to win community acclaim.

Sebastopol’s Lunch Box is attracting a surge of customers after its TV feature, with owners noting daily sales spiking 50 to 100 percent and early closures on busy days to restock ingredients.

The restaurant is actively hiring prep cooks, line staff & front-of-house team members.

Cotati native Bruce Shimizu is launching Shimizu Sake Company in Windsor this fall as he honors a century-old legacy by crafting artisan sake with local fruits and premium short-grain rice.

The tasting bar opens in September — offering customers both traditional and innovative flavors.

Jinny Lu, a six-year-old rescue pug from Ukiah, won the Sonoma County Fair’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday + earned her owner a $5,000 prize while the pair head to New York City for a TODAY show appearance on Monday morning.

Santa Rosa City Schools kicked off the new school year Monday when Elsie Allen and Piner High Schools welcomed seventh and eighth graders, and student leaders guided campus tours to ease first-day jitters amid a consolidation driven by budget constraints.

Santa Rosa City Schools is cutting its secondary co-teaching program to save ($1.6 million) amid special education budget cuts as classes resume today.

The district will replace the model with classroom aides at a 1-to-4 ratio while a special education committee monitors the impact.

Santa Rosa Police Department is increasing patrols around schools today as students head back to class and heavy traffic is expected — officers advise drivers to slow down, obey crosswalk signals and stop when a school bus flashes its red lights.

Local health centers warn that reduced Medicaid funding may delay colorectal cancer screenings — a risk for uninsured Santa Rosa residents.

Nonprofits like Operation Access are working to provide free colonoscopies amid rising demand and longer wait times.