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Santa Rosa, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s vying to represent northwest Santa Rosa on the school board?
  • Ready to scream “Wannabe” with 250 Spice Girls in Santa Rosa?

Also on today's calendar: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Of Our New Drop & Go Pod and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Friday: Pleasant with sun and clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three candidates vying for open Santa Rosa City Schools board seat. Here's who they are (pressdemocrat.com) — Santa Rosa City Schools will interview three candidates Wednesday to fill the vacant Area 2 board seat, representing northwest Santa Rosa. The short-term trustee will help steer the district through deep budget cuts, school closures and ongoing financial strain. Meet the young community organizer, retired sergeant, and longtime tutor hoping to shape local schools’ future.
   

• Sweet Heat: ‘Spice World' Brings Nostalgia, Hot Sauce to the Dance Floor (bohemian.com) — Santa Rosa residents looking for a wild Friday night can hit Spice World at the Arlene Francis Center on April 24, blending Spice Girls nostalgia, DJ sets, karaoke, and a hot-wing challenge. Organized by Performance Lab, the all-ages event leans into costumes, interactive games, and a “spice antidote bar” for those who overdo the heat. Tickets start under $20 and costumes are strongly encouraged.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m posting this video of lions in a tree that I captured with my phone after photographing them.
    Although a number of the lions had already left the tree by the time I got my phone out I was still able to capture a small snippet of the… (Nextdoor Bennett Valley)
  • I need urgent advise for my kitty and the upcoming thunderstorm coming in tonight and tomorrow.
    During our last storm, Luna freaked out and peed all over our bedroom and was so upset she didn’t eat for 2 days. I was thinking what may help her is… (Nextdoor Oakmont Village)
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
  • Basalite Building Products posted a job opening for Material Handler in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Rosa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rohnert Park

  • Rohnert Park Students Mourn Teen Killed In Marin DUI Crash (patch.com)
  • Marin, Sonoma counties asked to extend sales tax for SMART train system (localnewsmatters.org)
  • Witnesses describe fight, gunshots preceding killing of two Napa teens (pressdemocrat.com)

Sebastopol

  • Plans move forward for the community hub known as the Sebastopol Commons (sebastopoltimes.com)

Ok Santa Rosa! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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