Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Santa Rosa.
💼 Business
Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol warned last week that the potential sale of its building at 138 N.
Main St. could lead to unsustainable lease increases after a recent 10% rent hike—management is now exploring a nonprofit purchase or city legacy designation to keep the store operating.
🎓 Education
After community input, most trustees no longer support the plan to close Prestwood Elementary School as parents and teachers praise its strong performance and unique campus.
The school board will continue talks on consolidation but will not vote on the closure soon — more details are expected.
🏛️ Government
Counties across California including Sonoma are struggling with rising liability insurance costs that threaten their public services.
Figures show spending jumped from under $4 million in 2014-2015 to nearly $24 million in 2024-2025—rising premiums and limited insurer options are forcing counties to cut services.
🏥 Health
Providence is considering closing the pediatric wing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, which may force families to seek care in San Francisco or Oakland due to financial shortfalls.
Local officials and physicians have raised concerns about these cuts — echoing a pattern of recent service reductions.
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