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Good morning Rohnert Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rohnert Park sting targets suspected child exploitation during trafficking operation
  • How does this $695,000 Bonnie Avenue sale compare to your block?
  • What could an EIFD eventually mean for Rohnert Park's infrastructure?

Also on today's calendar: Aging Well With Intention 12 Week Series and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 85, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Accused Child Predator Arrested In Rohnert Park Sting: Police (patch.com) — Rohnert Park residents are being alerted to a recent human trafficking sting in which local public safety officers arrested a man suspected of trying to exploit a minor. The undercover operation in the city focused on identifying people seeking commercial sexual activity with minors, and investigators say they gathered enough evidence to book the suspect on multiple serious felony charges. Authorities emphasize that such stings rely on digital evidence and coordination with specialized law enforcement teams.
   

• Single-family home sells for $695,000 in Rohnert Park (pressdemocrat.com) — A three-bedroom, two-bath home at 399 Bonnie Avenue in Rohnert Park just sold for $695,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. The article also lists several nearby recent sales, giving residents a clear sense of how local home values and price-per-square-foot figures are trending around town.
   

• County approves West County EIFD (sebastopoltimes.com) — Sonoma County has officially created the West County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, a long-term funding tool for roads, housing, emergency access, and other projects in communities like Guerneville and Occidental. Rohnert Park is mentioned as being in early talks about forming its own EIFD, which could eventually redirect a slice of future property-tax growth toward local infrastructure priorities.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • This is my second time posting about this kitty.
    I know that this kitty has lived in M section since 2017. We took photos of her/ him back in 2017 when we moved here. We are on Middlebrook between… (Nextdoor M Section)
  • Here's more pictures of Cooper after a spa day to stop being a Dalmatian 😂
    Also he needs a playmate, I have a big yard but would take him to your home (Dog parks are too crowded) Here he is playing with his buddy who… (Nextdoor E-section)
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🗞 Nearby News

Cotati

  • Cotati: 3-bedroom house sells for $860,000 (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Cotati moves to cancel municipal election, appoint candidates to 2 open seats (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Sonoma County halts plan for candidates forum, rankling law enforcement oversight advocates (pressdemocrat.com)

Penngrove

  • Shop for fresh produce in Sonoma on Saturday (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Farm Hands West: Danowski to be CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Newsom reappoints Arroyo, California Agricultural Leadership Program picks (agri-pulse.com)

Santa Rosa

  • Police Fear There Are More Victims Of Santa Rosa Sex Assault Suspect (patch.com)

Ok Rohnert Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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