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In today's newsletter:
- How will Medtronic’s Santa Rosa shutdown affect local jobs and families?
- Santa Rosa son’s life sentence raises hard questions about family violence
- How will Santa Rosa Memorial’s new medical chief change your care?
Also on today's calendar: Queen's Lane Sanctuary Raffle & Auction and 6 more events.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medtronic to close California site amid restructuring (medtechdive.com) — Medtronic plans to close its longtime Santa Rosa facility between spring 2027 and spring 2028, a move reported to affect about 370 local workers. The shutdown is part of a global restructuring that merges several heart-related business units, which the company says is aimed at boosting long-term growth and cardiovascular innovation. 
• Santa Rosa man sentenced 15 years to life in prison for killing father with rock (pressdemocrat.com) — A Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for killing his 72-year-old father at their Coffee Park neighborhood home in 2023. Prosecutors detailed how police found the victim after a 911 call and built a forensic timeline, while the case highlights the deadly potential of family violence and elder abuse in local households.
• Providence Sonoma County names new chief medical officer (pressdemocrat.com) — Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and other Providence Sonoma County facilities will soon have new clinical leadership as critical care physician Dr. Sean Townsend becomes chief medical officer on June 1. He’ll oversee quality, safety, and patient-centered care across the regional hospital network, bringing extensive experience in sepsis care and hospital operations that could shape how local patients receive treatment.
📸 Around Santa Rosa
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★ Featured events ★
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Queen's Lane Sanctuary Raffle & Auction →
Queens Lane Sanctuary, 200 Queens Ln, Petaluma
12:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Bay Area Bike to Wherever Day! →
Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works Visit the City of Santa Rosa Energizer Station at Prince Gatewa -
Home Volleyball Game →
Sequoia Elementary Santa Rosa, CA 95409
4:15 pm -
Manzanita Band
Rincon Valley Union School District 1687 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa
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POCS PD Day--No School
Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403 -
Schaefer Families Meeting- in person
Morrice Schaefer Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5:30 pm -
Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Workday
City of Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery - 1600 Franklin Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95
9:00 am -
Creek Cleanup on the Greenway with Russian Riverkeeper →
City of Santa Rosa Olive Park Footbridge, near 1698 Hazel St. Click
10:00 am -
Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt at Howarth Park
City of Santa Rosa Howarth Memorial Park - 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa CA 95405
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spanish First Chapter Book Club →
Roseland Regional Library, 470 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa
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Social Media Safety with Polly Klaas Foundation →
Roseland Regional Library, 470 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa
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Jueves de juegos →
Roseland Regional Library, 470 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa
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POCS PD Day--No School
Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Tuesday May 12
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: FOUND ❤️ thank you to everyone who interacted with this post, gave support and tips, and helped bring Iroh home!
He was found around 10pm on 5/11. Healthy, a little traumatized, and happy to be home! CAT MISSING 5pm Sunday. Fenwick/Stonybrook/Glenbrook. Our 9… (Nextdoor Finley Community Park) - It's been very long time since I've posted.
Wanted to show off my beautiful babies this Mother's Day. Here is Brooklyn and Winter. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!! (Nextdoor Cherry St Historic District)
- Salvation Army USA posted a job opening for Janitor in Santa Rosa. Apply here.
- Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Hotel - Club Openings - GM, AGM, FB Dir., Chef, Catering + Sales Managers in Santa Rosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Rosa here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- In-N-Out Burger graffiti, assault suspect sparks police hunt across Sonoma County. (patch.com)
- Wind Down at Wine Country's Newest Hot Spots: Saunas (sonomamag.com)
- 'She just has a huge heart': Local teen honors late mother with cookie fundraiser (pressdemocrat.com)
Sebastopol
- After three decades of service, Sebastopol names Mary Gourley city manager (pressdemocrat.com)
Petaluma
- Massive Swarm Of Quakes Shake NorCal: Did You Feel It? (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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