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🌱 Patch AM: How Amy’s closures could reshape jobs and dining around Rohnert Park

Spotted on the Rohnert Park calendar: International Waters

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Hey there, Rohnert Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Amy's closures could reshape jobs and dining around Rohnert Park

Also on today's calendar: International Waters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 85, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amy's Kitchen closing Santa Rosa plant, shifting hundreds of jobs to Idaho and Oregon (pressdemocrat.com) — Rohnert Park residents are seeing big changes from Amy's Kitchen, which closed its local drive-thru in March and is now planning a phased shutdown of its Santa Rosa manufacturing plant, affecting more than 200 nearby jobs. The company is consolidating production in Oregon and Idaho, citing efficiency and shifting demand, while emphasizing support for affected workers and distancing the move from past labor disputes.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need supplies like scrapes of PVC piping and glue, tubes and things my students can build an irrigation system with from scratch.
    It's for their indigenous people project. Any kind of materials and tubing would be appreciated. (Nextdoor C Section)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Rohnert Park. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Shift Manager in Rohnert Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rohnert Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cotati

  • New Animal Hospital Opens Doors In Cotati (patch.com)
  • Sonoma County comedian follows a legendary path to San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition (pressdemocrat.com)

Penngrove

  • Thousands celebrate Latin American heritage at Santa Rosa's El Grito Fest (pressdemocrat.com)
  • WoO Notes: California & The Dennis Roth Classic (speedsport.com)

Santa Rosa

  • Cross country: Santa Rosa High School's Joseph selected as 'Honor Coach' (pressdemocrat.com)
  • 'We got justice for my sister': Santa Rosa man sentenced to 21 years (pressdemocrat.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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