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Interception seals the deal
Emotions were running high
Johnson picks up Las Lomas fumble
Rancho eliminates Benicia
Not in my backyard...
Annual holiday gift and toy drive
Orangeco settles case for price gouging
Penngrove man receives life sentence
PG&E meteorologists forecasting a major winter storm
Cougars prevail in all time classic ‘Fog Bowl’
Healthy food given by NOAH
49er Pet store closes its doors
December gets festive in Cotati
Visit the Arts and Craft Faire in RP
FEMA grants Santa Rosa $1M to ensure effective evacuation routes
Another death in California and investigation into E-Cigarette use
Fresh faces on the CRPUSD board
Nomination period opens for March 3, 2020, primary election
Newsom’s vision “cradle to career”
Promotions in the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
Bad air quality cancels sports
Official election winners as projected by the VOICE
RP swears in new council member
Homelessness spikes in RP
Fun family Christmas events in Cotati
Cougars’ season comes to a tearful sad conclusion
Home delivery changes
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
Worn American flags laid to rest
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
Discussions on the care facility and apartments
Frightful, fun, free Halloween activities
Cougars crush Ukiah
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
Students housing and voting
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
Cube satellite built by SSU students set to orbit the Earth
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
November is Native American Heritage month...
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
Monitoring wells provide picture of underground water
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
Levine applauds investigation into power shut offs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
100 birthdays and more to go
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
A day of celebration and tribute to our veterans
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
Election projected winners November 6, 2018
Leffler Brown
Chrissa Gillies
Joe Cimino
Pam Stafford
Susan Hollingsworth Adams
November 9, 2018