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“I never advise people to abandon ship. My recommendation is for them to participate in the process and help us make the case that Doyle Park should stay open.”

Destiny Kilgore has blossomed at Doyle Park Elementary School. The 5-year-old kindergartener found a best friend in class, participates in Girl Scouts after school and likes her teacher. via The Press Democrat

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“Now when I drive, I feel trapped”

Organizers hope participants will decide to give up their car commutes By KERRY BENEFIELD THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Just over a year ago, Sarah Bettman figured she had better take her teachings to the road. via Petaluma360

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“The most important thing is don't jump into investing it right away. Sit down and plan. Put the money away for a few months.”

Lottery win means time to celebrate, plan By PAUL PAYNE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT So you've won the lottery, told your boss to shove it and jetted off to a tropical paradise to begin a life of leisure. via Petaluma360

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Santa Rosa police are looking for a man suspected of fatally stabbing the mother of his children in an apartment. via CBS 5

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A Santa Rosa man was arrested this weekend for allegedly punching a camel at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, according to published reports. via The Press Democrat

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“That is driving our efforts, just like last year.”

The use of water by grape growers for frost protection during this unusually cold spring has taxed North Bay water resources, which are already so low that conservation measures will be needed this summer. via The Press Democrat

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Vallejo has become the first city of its size in California to seek bankruptcy protection. via San Jose Mercury News

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Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it is planning to cut its work force by about 1,100 jobs, or about 3 percent, during the current fiscal year as part of a global restructuring. via KSAX

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Media Coordinator, Donna Edwards - 565-3099 Media Spokesperson, Assistant District Attorney Christine Cook Defendant Obadiah Lomalynda, 27 of Santa Rosa, California was sentenced Thursday to serve seven years ... via County of Sonoma

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An injured mountain biker was airlifted by helicopter out of Annadel State Park on Saturday afternoon after he crashed on a trail. via The Press Democrat

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