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🌱 Patch AM: New Animal Hospital Opens Doors In Cotati

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Good day Rohnert Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Cotati-Rohnert Park animal hospital aims to make vet visits stress-free
  • Officials seek witnesses after two-alarm Bobbie Way house fire
  • See how much a Carillon Court home just sold for

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 85 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Animal Hospital Opens Doors In Cotati (patch.com) — Pet owners in Rohnert Park and Cotati now have a new option for veterinary care as the Animal Hospital of Cotati and Rohnert Park opens its doors to dogs and cats. Led by veterinarian Rodger Claxton and local registered vet techs, the practice emphasizes a welcoming, low-stress environment and even encourages casual treat visits to build pets' comfort. The article also notes the hospital appears independently operated, amid broader trends of corporate consolidation in veterinary medicine.
   

• 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Family Home In Rohnert Park (patch.com) — Firefighters in Rohnert Park contained a two-alarm blaze Sunday night that destroyed a Bobbie Way home and displaced a family of four, though neighboring houses were saved. The residence was red-tagged, the Red Cross is helping the victims, and investigators are asking anyone with photos, video, or information to contact Rohnert Park Public Safety.
   

• 3-bedroom home sells in Rohnert Park for $550,000 (pressdemocrat.com) — A three-bedroom home on Carillon Court in Rohnert Park recently sold for $550,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. Several other nearby three-bedroom houses closed between $635,000 and $809,000 this year, giving local buyers and sellers a clear sense of how values are trending across different streets in the city.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know Buddy the kitty.
    He has a name tag, telephone number and owner name, but they did not respond to my phone call. Buddy was back tonight, so I'd like to see if he has a… (Nextdoor M Section)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.67 earthquake reported
    Sep 15 at 6:40 PM PDT: 2.67 magnitude earthquake occurred near Santa Rosa, CA. More than 170 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Rohnert Park. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Server - Rohnert Park Chili's in Rohnert Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rohnert Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cotati

  • Sonoma County comedian follows a legendary path to San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition (pressdemocrat.com)

Penngrove

  • Sonoma County's new poet laureate to appear at Petaluma Poetry Walk (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Kofoid Wins Wild Return to El Paso County After Gravel's Misfortune (speedwaydigest.com)
  • Sonoma County Goes Cowboy Core: Where Western Heritage Meets Wine Country (blogspot.com)

Santa Rosa

  • Don't miss succulent Saturday in Healdsburg (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Luxury outfitter Overland Sheepskin is opening its second location in the North Bay. Find out where! (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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