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🌱 How Santa Rosa Valley’s water voice just got a lot stronger

Santa Rosa Valley, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Santa Rosa Valley! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Santa Rosa Valley’s water voice just got a lot stronger
  • Santa Rosa Valley middle blocker powers Team USA at Pan Am Cup

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
  • Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 34-Year Ventura County Veteran Reddy Pakala Appointed to MWD Board (latimes.com subscription) — Santa Rosa Valley is part of the Calleguas division now represented on the powerful Metropolitan Water District board by longtime Ventura County water leader Reddy Pakala. His appointment could shape regional water reliability, rates, and infrastructure decisions that directly affect local taps. Pakala’s 34 years of county service and ongoing regional roles give him deep influence in future planning.
   

• U.S. Women's U21 Wins Again at 2026 Pan American Cup (usavolleyball.org) — Santa Rosa Valley is on the international volleyball stage as hometown middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie helps the U.S. Women’s U21 team stay unbeaten at the Pan American Cup. The squad swept Mexico 3–0 behind strong hitting, blocking, and serving, and now faces Canada for a direct berth into the semifinals. Local fans can follow Ogbechie’s progress throughout the tournament.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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