Critters melt hearts during an event

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  Hundreds of people turned out for the Bark After Dark fundraiser Saturday night. Photo by Robert Grant

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  Roving raffle ticket seller and longtime volunteer Robin Foutz. Photo by Robert Grant

 

>> Cotati regulates ADUs with state law >> RCHS Unity week brings out Bollywood dancers >> Commitment to Service earns agents Pinnacle Award >> RCH’s soccer team was honored >> American Heart Month >> So. Co. Democratic party endorses Measure I >> Remembering Japanese Internment >> Cougars prevail in all time classic ‘Fog Bowl’ >> Updated frugality store in RP >> Healthy food given by NOAH >> Interception seals the deal >> Coach Newton pays homage to the seniors >> 49er Pet store closes its doors >> Emotions were running high >> Cougars extend streak >> Fresh faces on the CRPUSD board >> December gets festive in Cotati >> Johnson picks up Las Lomas fumble >> Supervisors visit RP City Council >> Newsom’s vision “cradle to career” >> Promotions in the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety >> Visit the Arts and Craft Faire in RP >> Rancho eliminates Benicia >> Construction leads to discussion >> Bad air quality cancels sports >> Official election winners as projected by the VOICE >>  RP swears in new council member >> Homelessness spikes in RP >> FEMA grants Santa Rosa $1M to ensure effective evacuation routes >> Not in my backyard... >> 36 New Graduates from El Camino High School >> Potential maps for by-Trustee Elections >> Fun family Christmas events in Cotati >> Cougars’ season comes to a tearful sad conclusion >> Home delivery changes >> Another death in California and investigation into E-Cigarette use >> Annual holiday gift and toy drive >> Callinan receives RP mayor gavel >> Another astral performance >> SAY’s winter shelter for youth open >> Dr. Dominguez and Hawkins named as director and co-director for Hanna Institute >> University Elementary School to host Maker World at SSU >> Animal Shelter League of RP receives grant >> Cotati Council reshuffles seats >> 73rd Miss Sonoma County competition held at Spreckels >> More high density in Rohnert Park >> Put down your phone April is distracted driving awareness month >> SSU Police make arrest in sexual assault case >> CRPUSD district’s good news in May >> Nomination period opens for March 3, 2020, primary election >> Orangeco settles case for price gouging >> Rohnert Park storm drains getting a whole new look >> Public hearings held for school district >> Let hearts soar on Valentine’s Day >> The Community Voice endorses candidates >> DA’s office awarded DUI Prosecution Grant >> Rohnert Park kid joins TCU >> El Camino graduates >> Rohnert Park Council says we don’t need another agency >> Rancho students excel in Poetry Out Loud >>  SC public safety heroes of the year >> Don’t drive with an open container >> Traffic concerns top RP survey >> SSU Equestrian looks to go national >> Brace yourself for mosquitos >> Straus Family Creamery moving to RP >> Station Avenue project >> An offer has been made and accepted on Rohnert Park’s corporate yard >> SMART to offer free rides... >> SOMO Village overrun by CHP party >> Worn American flags laid to rest >> Penngrove man receives life sentence >> School Board initiates election process change >> Reducing disposable bottle waste at Hahn Elementary >> The Community Voice announces a sincere Thank You >> Frightful, fun, free Halloween activities >> Cougars crush Ukiah >> Election projected winners November 6, 2018 >>  Sonoma Clean Power offers no-cost energy upgrades >> Rancho advances to semifinals >> RP’s n­ew Director of Public Safety >> A stand-off with barricaded, suicidal woman ends safely in RP >> RP has a new director of public safety >> Mackenzie leaves SMART >> RP officers spent Sat. car chasing >> A shimmer of hope against the angry heavy sky >> SSU to host North Bay Women of Color conference >> Rancho’s TAG building, now a reality >> Mayors of So Co write angry letter >> Dodd’s college student food bill passes >> TAG building grand opening >> Rohnert Park caregiver arrested >> Sheriff’s canine apprehends convicted felon >> Latino Alliance promotes first festival >> Discussions on the care facility and apartments >> PG&E meteorologists forecasting a major winter storm >> Dark gloomy skies, rain, mud and Timberwolves could not stop CIF 3A NorCal Champions, Cougars >> AG Becerra reaches settlement alleging anticompetitive practices by Sutter Health >> Bella Creek, a new housing project >> How the County of Sonoma shares housing >> Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann talks to students >> Public invited to give input on Downtown RP Site >> School board candidates voice opinions >> Woman stabbed on west side of RP >> LandPaths connects people to protected land >> Tech High Girl's Soccer Undefeated champions! >> AG Becerra issues consumer alert on price gouging in fire-affected communities >> Learn to docent at the SSU Fairfield Osborn Preserve >> RP Downtown project underway >> New signs point in the right direction >> Where are the ski lifts? >> Is Cotati being targeted? >> New alcohol fees for Rohnert Park >> Sonoma State president testifies for tax relief for disaster victims >> Fixing Cotati’s roads >> RP driver identified >> Burglary suspect found with firearms >> Special education funding complicated >> Students housing and voting >> Flu activity widespread >> CRPUSD announces next steps in new election process >> Separating with Reconciliation and Grace >> Sportsmanship, community, lifelong fitness >> State Farm property steams forward to Station Avenue >> Scrappers Steal Win >> RP Foundation issues grant >> Cotati allows second dispensary >> New residential building lands approved >> In Singapore Strait aboard a missile destroyer >> PG&E has a prediction model >> USCIS presents free training on how to apply for citizenship >> RP investigates new site for Corp. Yard >> Two arrested in RP motel for mail theft  >> Is Juuling the new norm? >> Cotati considers $15 min. wage >> Schools, facilities and bonds: Plans but no money >> No criminal charges filed against PG&E in northern Ca. wildfires >>  RP decides on west side >> Vintage race cars on Sonoma raceway track >> May CalFresh month celebration >> Keeping California history alive >> Cube satellite built by SSU students set to orbit the Earth >>  So. Co. DA Ravitch announces consumer protection settlement >> Helping homeowners with energy efficiency >> Redwood Credit Union celebrates 70 years of service >> The study session that was not initiated during board >> Rancho Cotate Band fundraiser BBQ >> Jessica Holman: Thirty-five years of Rancho Spirit >> Titans crush Mustangs >> Station Avenue gets final approval >> Cotati Council reviews trash plan >> Baseball League receives donation from local motorcycle club >> Cotati Police Chief Parish swears in new officer Garber >> A Sunday afternoon with retired football players >> Injury collision closes Golf Course Dr. >> Giving Kids Smiles in Rohnert Park >> Neighborhood watch meeting scheduled >> New Executive Director at SSU >> DUI driver crashes into 7-1 >> RP man sentenced to prison 23 years for robbery >> Adolescent birth rate continues to decline >> November is Native American Heritage month... >> Thank you for an exciting season >> PG&E offers hundreds of college scholarships >> A 1905 up in the air >> A dinner of joy and contentment >> New interim superintendent >> Krispy Kreme Doughnuts comes to Rohnert Park >>  Cougars blow past Gauchos  >> Rohnert Park honors its Veterans and Servicemen >> CHP reminds all of increased crimes >> Cougars beat Bulldogs >> More than 276,000 Dreamers have renewed DACA >> White receives Matt Walsh Memorial >> RP and Sunday festivities >> SSU fraternity banned for five years >> Name correction: >> Teen arrested for shooting at RP >> Grand Jury report on SoCo jail system >> Former Rancho student convicted >> A New Experience – Coffee with the Congressman >> Monitoring wells provide picture of underground water >> New laws written by Dodd take effect >> SMART launches an expanded service schedule >> CA women’s to men’s earnings >> Milestone for RP Animal Shelter >> Cotati Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest >> Rancho crushes Analy >> CA Homemaker Association needs volunteers >> Active duty honorees at the RP Veterans Day program >> Santa now knows her secret >> CPI receives funding to offer counseling in schools >> Caltrans works toward decarbonizing California transportation >> The Rancho Cotati Rotary Club hosts Humanitarian Award dinner >> SSU and SCOE offer high school internship >> RP votes to restrict fireworks >> Illegal robocalls and spoofing >> Farmers’ Market party on the plaza >> RP Foundation to reinstate Small Grants Program >> Reported sexually transmitted diseases reach epidemic level >> Fire management assistance granted >> Levine applauds investigation into power shut offs >> New year, new laws, legislation authored by Assembly member Marc Berman to take effect on January 1, 2020 >> Some strange new laws >> RP has public hearing for “by-district” >> Loud parties and shopping carts >> RP’s new interim police chief >> Big changes to big project in Rohnert Park >> A possibility for Snyder Lane to have four lanes soon >> Rohnert Park road updates >> Sheriff’s Detectives arrest SR man after controlled delivery of ecstasy pills. >> Cotati comes out against CASA >> Llamadas ilegales y spoofing >> Music alive in Cotati >> Sept. is suicide prevention month >> Three arrested; stolen items recovered >> Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month >> Paper Delivery Update >> The evacuation through her eyes >> So Co DA office awarded grant >> Heading to Hawaii >> School Board goals for the future >> Cotati goes green >> Penngrove Community Church celebrates 120 years >> Cotati approves tree lighting >> City of Cotati has apartment housing parking problems >> Operators ordered to pay for false advertising violations >> 2018 local stories which made history >> Becerra urges Ca. businesses resources to help prevent human trafficking >> Possible change to parking rules >> Enroll in Transportation Security Administration >> Elder abuse rising in So Co >> U10 Cal Ripken champions say Aloha >> New start at school board meeting >> In memory of Greg Beedon >> City of Cotati urges governor to sign affordable housing bill >> First Annual Latino Festival draws a large crowd >> Firefighters called to the front >> 100 birthdays and more to go >> Sonoma Raceway is hosting John’s march >> Volunteers needed for Superbowl Sunday tamale benefit >> Community service projects for youth in Rohnert Park >> Students at University Elementary discussing the labyrinth >> Rohnert Park City Council Candidates >> NHTSA reminds motorists to drive sober this season >> ArtStart brings art to the RP Senior Center >> Cotati’s code of conduct >> School board follows its policy >> Free school supplies >> RPDPS receives grant to fight alcohol-related crime >> Winners of “Discovered: Emerging artists of Sonoma County” >> Cotati Oktoberfest on the horizon >> Carrying another on a recovery path >> Giving students added support >> A day of celebration and tribute to our veterans >> New year, new laws >> School District elections “by-trustee” Public Hearing >> R P Foundation gives grants to NOAH and Petaluma Bounty >> Summit State Bank annual report >> FEMA awards Sonoma Water grant >> Holocaust piano now in Cotati >> RP moves to curb false alarms >> Doggone hot days are here! >> Warnings weren’t enough! >> ‘Stuff the van’ with school supplies >> Wake up to social crisis >> Cannabis cultivation and more projects >> Downtown RP infrastructure project >> Ca. Dept. of Public Health issues Public Health advisory >> School district seeks new superintendent >> Digital Bookmobile to visit RP-Cotati library >> March for the blind highlights need for more accessible sidewalks >> Cougar to Bear — Simmons’ new pelt SRJC picks up local quarterback >> The Cougars defeat the Jaguars at homecoming >> New laws take effect Jan. 1 >> CRPUSD seeking a new superintendent >> Boards approve plan to offset proposed groundwater fee >> Technology High School construction on schedule >> Groundwater sustainability fee adopted in Santa Rosa Plain >> Rohnert Park City Council all about safety >> Accordion Festival >> San Francisco Mime Troupe to perform in Cotati >> Rep. Thompson speaks at SSU on climate change >> RP to vote on protecting open space and preventing sprawl >> Pedestrian jumps into path of SMART Train >> Coming together to have fun and help others >> New Cotati mayor introduced >> Kids and firefighters compete in RP >> RP local, Petri Alva, 14, a nationally recognized athlete >> Superintendent search begins >> SSU named one of the best universities >> Verity is hiring to work with survivors >> RP City Council, not business as usual >> A young child making a big difference >> Cotati’s first homicide in 24 years >> Veterans’ housing to open in 2020 >> RPPS encourages public to drive sober >> Issues and recognition but no council meeting >> RCHS Mascot at Welcome Back Rally >> Raising awareness on the dangers of SIDS >> So. Co. is here to connect with you >> SweetPea celebrates 31 years >> Seawolves serve up a victory >> Cotati Council moves ahead >> Students almost ready for kindergarten >> Would you make a great foster parent? >> Grand Jury recommends improvements for So. Co. Water >> City of Cotati switches to 100% renewable electricity >> I’m ready, bring ‘em on! >> Tech High School celebrates 20 years >> PG&E Wildfire Assistance Program accepting applications for aid >> Learn to become a naturalist >> Police and housing topics discussed at Council >> Coursey on the campaign trail >> RP voters overwhelmingly renew open space protections >> Cardinals rout Cougars >> Planning Commission approves hotel >> SSI and SSP recipients eligible for CalFresh benefits >> Five vehicle crash shuts down Golf Course Dr. >> Happenings at Cotati City Council >> Trades Intro Program (TIP) leads to career >> RP City Council: from safety to striping >> Girls explore STEM possibilities at Tinker Academy >> Spring Lake Water Bark kickoff >> Sozo Student Center opens >> Credo ladies in Trashion show >> Cougars win behind roaring defensive performance >> Another long evening at Cotati City council >> Immigration appointments rescheduled >> How to help victims of wildfires >> Polynesia celebrated at annual Pacific Islander Festival >> Fire storm anniversary >> New fire station gets final direction >> Undercover operation identifies prostitution at local massage parlors >> Red flags fly at all fire stations during “Red Flag” warnings >> L J principal promises open door policy >> DUI driver arrested after collision on RP Exp >> Contact information needed from about 150,000 PG&E customers >> A satisfied smile >> Cotati Council makes it short >> Cotati is open to new county wide voting system >> Family Justice Center Sonoma County receives grant awards >> Plan approved for Station Ave. park >> Football in full swing, 3rd win >> Arrests and charges target Apple stores >> CalFresh clients get Feb. benefits early >> Cotati fills Planning Commission >> The long summer grinds >> Alert resident foiled attempted burglary of neighbor’s home >> All about the roads >> Third DUI driver arrested in RP in three days >> Santa Rosa doctor overprescribing >> New leadership delivers new start at school board meeting >> Man takes own life >> Bound for a peaceful resting place >> After sluggish start, Cougars explode >> RP Improvements Update week of October 21st >> State Fund offers extended credit to policyholders >> Annie Rasmussen Celebration of Life >> Rohnert Park Station Ave. update >> School district set to begin new year >> Wrong way bicyclist rides into path of SMART train >> City, county reach agreement with Homeless Advocates >> Our words are not enough: Educators call for action >> First day of school and new friends >> PG&E Wildfire Assistance Program distributes first checks to victims  >> Credo Kaplan-Kinsey semi-finalist >> Focusing on finances... >> Fire - Community - Businesses >> Revisiting those who lost it all: October wildfire victims still on the road to recovery >> Cuts suggested for school district >> Rohnert Park residents awarded law degrees >> School Year 2019-2020 for free and reduced-price meals >> Cattle drive comes to SR >> Man dies in custody >> Home-based learning on the rise >> Home invasion robbery, suspects still at large >> Travis Jenkins Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist >> Years to launch >> SMART will run limited service >> SMART celebrates a year of service >> RP Public Safety report card >> The “Healing Wall” comes to Sonoma County >> Joint Legislative Wine Committee to meet at SSU >> Ca. Dept. of Justice announces ammunition regulations >> Fatal bicycle vs. vehicle collision >> RPPS investigating sexual assault >> A slow and painful wait for a downtown >> RP improvement updates >> RP road improvements update >> Take one, leave one – New free library in Cotati >> Penngrove native set for amazing voyage >> Cotati votes opposition to oil leases >> Cotati memorializes victims >> DMV offices will close for half day >> Social Security – Care and Beware >> Urban growth boundary benefits >> RP Council looks at serious close-to-home issues >> Fight the flu... get immunized >> CANCELLATION >> SC neighborhood sues illegal pot grower >> Rohnert Park considers firework restrictions >> Reckless vehicle ends in DUI arrest >> Do you know the relationship between low impact development and water quality? >> So. Co. Behavioral Health and Health Services in the county jail >> Cotati City Council of Aug. 13 >> USCIS clarifies special immigrant juvenile classification to victims of abuse >> The Salvation Army expands response to Kincade Fire >> CHP to check motorcycle safety in local area >> Water Conservation Car washes and water waste >> Equifax provides $600 million in consumer restitution >> Cotati sees its first homicide in 24 years >> New Column >> Things to know about PG&E’s Public Safety power shutoff >> SoCo post offices forced to close >> Penngrove grassfire destroys buildings >> Cotati Accordion Festival still a hit after 28 years >> RP residents provide input in police chief search >> Forum hosted by WLV for RP City Council candidates >> Cotati honors and appreciates >> Stray sways the crowd >> Showing off rope tricks >> Sonoma County Fair reviews safety protocols >> Gun violence in the U.S. and globally >> Beautifying Magnolia Park >> When the power is off, treat signals as stop signs >> Supply giveaways lend a hand to families >> Police officers inspect inside of car >> Lowerys help with campaign >> Yes on Measure W will keep fire stations open >> Skating during Cotati Kids Day parade >> Watenpaugh returns to lead CRPUSD >> Join CASA of So. Co.’s commitment to helping victims of child abuse >> Safety and power outages >> Stay indoors to reduce smoke inhalation >> RP to host community forum for public safety director search >> Emergency Alert System Test Sept. 10 & 12 >> Spreckels and Alchemia connects community >> Help save lives by donating blood >> Vehicle crashes into house >> Call to action in Ca. >> Passenger killed fleeing crash >> Help with citizenship >> Consumer alert on price gouging >> It wasn’t an easy fight but Rancho wins again >> RP Safety Dept. climbs in remembrance of 9/11/18 >> New laws on purchasing and concealing handguns >> Suicide leading cause of death in youths >> Impersonating pharmacists >> Pesticide residue consumed by infants and children >> Ayuda con ciudadanía >> Structure fire displaces family >> Back to school for Rohnert Park and Cotati >> Another tough break for roller derby >> Fencing in Sonoma County >> PG&E to conduct inspections by helicopter in Sonoma County >> Correction to the July 26 issue >> SSU student receives prestigious CSU Trustees’ Award >> Voters urged to return vote by mail ballots early >> RP waits to make update to emergency alert system >> Cougars slay Dragons >> School district leaders tackle 1.9m deficit >> Deputy saves overdosing man using department-issued Narcan >> SR theft suspect caught after lengthy chase >> Cotati City Council recommends several adoptions >> Campaign targets vaping-related illness >> USCIS updates fee waiver requirements >> Third pedestrian struck by SMART train >> Enjoying ribs >> School district seeking new superintendent >> Rohnert Park’s Black Blear Diner gets sued >> Penngrove wastewater pipeline overflows >> Vote by mail ballots now available for the Nov. 5, consolidated elections >> Sonoma County 2020 campaign headquarters opening >> Ca. Senate Fellows Program application period opens >> Little ones with big Polynesian dancing spirit >> Sidewalk repair gets big break from City of RP >> Cotati protests CASA compact >> New safety power shutoff zip code alerts >> 'Team Trevor' A football team with a heart >> King and Queen >> Early voting center opens >> RP Health Center celebrates anniversary >> Imitating major leaguers >> Rohnert Park waiting for approval for canine program >> School district balances budget >> The California Highway Patrol implements a regional effort to save lives >> RP Council talks about fast trains and lawsuits >> Reckless driver resists arrests, with help from K-9 Max >> The USCIS application support center in Santa Rosa closed

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