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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Rosa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Sonoma County Farm Bureau reported on Oct. 3 that a former employee allegedly embezzled nearly $375,000; the bureau fired the individual—reporting the case to the sheriff's office—after discovering the theft. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Sonoma County Farm Bureau said a former employee is suspected of embezzling funds possibly exceeding $375,000 from the organization and its charity plus sheriff’s officials stated an arrest is imminent. KSRO Radio
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sonoma County officials are considering a proposal to build a 5,000-seat soccer stadium + commercial area at the fairgrounds, with supporters saying the plan could boost the local economy after horse racing ended. County supervisors and the fair board will meet October 17 to review the proposal and begin formal discussions. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Santa Rosa City Schools is moving up the closure of Rincon Valley Middle School to June 2027 so students can join Maria Carrillo High School—an effort aimed at fixing a $10-15 million budget gap and avoiding state takeover amid expected community pushback. KSRO Radio
- ➤ The Santa Rosa City Council selected LH Housing, a developer with South Korean backing, to negotiate the purchase of the 1.3-acre White House site on E Street. The firm will begin a five-month exclusive negotiation period—planning a mixed-use project with over 300 apartments for workforce residents. KSRO Radio
- ➤ Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 2 when clocks will be set back an hour to give an extra hour of sleep. The change follows rules set by national law in 1966 and modified in 2007+ continuing the long-standing practice. NBC Bay Area
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting November 1, Sonoma County will require masks in high-risk healthcare facilities until March 31—Dr. Karen Smith said the order targets skilled nursing homes and dialysis centers to protect vulnerable patients against a winter surge of COVID-19 and flu. KSRO Radio
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