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Santa Rosa, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Santa Rosa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new SMART schedules change how Santa Rosans get around this summer?
  • How a Juneteenth photo at City Hall is reshaping visibility in Santa Rosa.

Also on today's calendar: Lavender Bloom Fest Sunset Evening and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cool with clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SMART said weekend rider rates are already up as North Bay enjoys transit improvements (pressdemocrat.com) — Santa Rosa leaders say expanded SMART train and bus service could bring more visitors, dining customers, and workers into downtown and Railroad Square. Weekend and evening trains are up sharply, and coordinated North Bay transit schedules aim to make it easier to reach Santa Rosa without a car, supporting local businesses and tourism this summer and beyond.
   

• Juneteenth photo celebrates Black women in Sonoma County (norcalpublicmedia.org) — Black women from across Sonoma County recently gathered on the steps of Santa Rosa City Hall for a powerful Juneteenth photo led by local stylist and entrepreneur Malia Anderson. The project, tied to the new H.I.V.E. community space in Santa Rosa, aims to make Black women more visible, build connection, and eventually produce an art book capturing their stories and legacy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am really proud of myself.
    Because I am getting into a place, I am going to be selling my motorhome to an elderly lady for a really really good price. The roof on the motorhome… (Nextdoor Old Courthouse Square)
  • Looking for my cat Tofu!!
    Going on our 3rd day of being missing - Bethards/Yalupa/St Paul area *** Tofu is an inside cat - def not used to the area/outdoors (Nextdoor Bennett Valley/Mesquite Park)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Rosa here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Sonoma County (patch.com)
  • Police Convene On March Avenue In Early Morning Search (patch.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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Santa Rosa

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