
The biggest thing to happen this week in Rohnert Park was the . The doors were shut for good last Sunday morning. The conversation about what the impact will be on residents here is just getting started. Did shoppers choose Pacific Market because of the availability of local produce and specialty foods? Did they shop there out of convenience? To support a Sonoma County-grown company? If you have an opinion on this, tell us in the comments.Β
Either way, some previous employers are . Is that standard business practice? What do you think? And at Thursdays , Pacific Market came up again in a conversation between Oliver's owner Tom Scott and Vice Mayor Jake Mackenzie.
This week, we also , from her hospital bed, that she'd like to see her tragedy turned into awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. Murray's daughter, two-year-old Call, was killed while walking in a crosswalk on Dec. 1 by a distracted driver who's admitted she was using her cell phone. Don't miss the Murray fundraiser tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sally Tomatoes.
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With all the closures going on in town, Rohnert Park also got a business open up in town. less than a week ago. It's a locally-owned spot where you can get a sit-down dinner or a quick grab-and-go lunch. Seasons restauranteurs are proud to say they only use local, sustainable foodstuffs.
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