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This Week's Rohnert Park Headlines

Click through the week in review to catch on news you may have missed this week.

The most popular story on Rohnert Park Patch this week that resonated for local readers, was our feature on how. Stay tuned to Patch for more features on how the closure will affect the local economy and what'll come of the 33-acre campus once the insurance giant is gone.

Here at Patch, we're getting emails and calls from residents who want to help the victims of the — ignited by illegal fireworks — that displaced more than 30 people from their apartments at Glen Manor. for an update on how some of the families are doing.

This week also, a new SMART official said the commuter line needs more time and more money to be an effective alternative to automobile transportation. 

Find out what's happening in Rohnert Park-Cotatiwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Acting executive director Farhad Mansourian recommended increasing the cost of the rail line and pedestrian/bicycle pathway between San Rafael and Santa Rosa by $57 to $69 million and completing it one or two years behind schedule. He also outlined $70 to $82 million in possible funding sources and savings measures to offset the increased costs. What do you think SMART should do? .

Freelancer Nick Walden this week caught up with the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati for the scoop on a planned Rotary Peace Garden, an idea sparked by Rotary's objectives of conflict resolution, world peace and understanding. , and stay tuned to Rohnert Park Patch for future ramped-up coverage of community-based organizations and local nonprofits. We believe they're essential to building a strong community.

Find out what's happening in Rohnert Park-Cotatiwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Miss our features on best local happy hours and cool pet-friendly spots in Rohnert Park and Cotati? to find out the best deals for evening cocktails or a beer, and here to scout out businesses.

Finally, the North Bay was saddened this week with the  of Jim Mathiesen, a deputy with the Marin County Sheriff's Office., and a up for donations.


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