Good morning, Santa Rosa.

Clover Sonoma announced a $30 million investment to expand its Petaluma operations over the next two years.

The dairy leader added 21 local jobs, upgraded its cold storage, and is planning a new innovation center, which local officials praised as a boost for South County agriculture.

State data released Friday shows that Sonoma County had a 4.3% unemployment rate + Napa County had 4.2% in September, both below California's 5.1% average.

Santa Rosa School Board confirmed the Elsie Allen High School mariachi program will continue this spring after community requests, with Superintendent Monica Thomas explaining that a combined class plan addresses scheduling challenges and secures the program—ensuring its long-term role in cultural and academic life.

PG&E restored power to nearly all customers after its safety shutoffs, triggered by gusty winds and low humidity that increased wildfire risks, were reversed.

Crews inspected power lines over the weekend in Sonoma and Napa counties — officials expect no further outages this week.

Santa Rosa City Council approved a drive-thru expansion for Del Valle Mexican Restaurant after three years of review, overturning a Planning Commission denial.

The family-owned eatery spent $200K on studies and permits and will seek financing to build a new addition (850 sqft) and extra parking while meeting safety codes.

About 150 demonstrators gathered at two Santa Rosa locations Saturday to urge residents to cast early ballots ahead of November.

The rallies near the Veterans Memorial Building and Old Courthouse Square boosted local voter turnout — inviting first-time participants.

The 108-room Round Barn Hotel in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove neighborhood is set to open late November or early December and will replace Hilton Sonoma Wine Country (destroyed in the 2017 Tubbs Fire).

The modern farmhouse-style hotel will feature an outdoor pool deck, restaurant, and bar, with 35 cottages planned next.