Good morning, Santa Rosa.

On Dec. 10, local knitters from Nut Tree Knitters and Needle Natters plus customers from shop Noma Knits donated 357 handmade scarves, hats and baby items to Secret Santa, a nonprofit that has served Sonoma for over 30 years.

The donation continues a cherished tradition of winter generosity in the community.

During Wednesday’s winter storm, Sebastopol police safely contained a loose horse near Bodega Avenue and Pleasant Hill Road (North Bay Animal Services later transported it after the owner was located).

Storm winds over 92 mph caused widespread power outages that disrupted holiday celebrations in parts of the Bay Area, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo + Sonoma.

The Spitzig family in San Bruno lost power for two days and still awaits restoration.

Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s reserves are expected to rise from under 3% to over 23% by 2028 after consolidating schools and reducing staff — though officials caution that future costs like staff raises and charter petition fees remain uncounted.

Strong winds and heavy rain on Christmas Eve and day left thousands without power in the North Bay & caused downed trees and flooded roads, affecting nearly 10,000 PG&E customers as a flood watch remained in effect through 10 p.m. tonight.

In the LeFever Mattson bankruptcy case, a judge has issued a subpoena for Kathleen Hamlin—a litigation target alleged to have received over $2.4 million, including $1.6 million last year, from company funds; she must produce documents by Jan.

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Irvine-based City Ventures has proposed a 260-unit townhome community called New Mill Creek on 20 acres south of Windsor River Road near the SMART tracks; officials will review the plan while a previous permit for a stalled project remains active through June.