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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Quick local recharge: Take a breather at Howarth Park this week, a 138-acre playground with Lake Ralphine for fishing and boating, miles of trails, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic spots, creative playgrounds and the kid-favorite K-Land amusement area.
Fresh color, good vibes: In historic downtown Santa Rosa, Joon Hair brings precision cuts, custom color, balayage, and keratin treatments with a warm, welcoming touch.
Recover like a pro: Whether your back's grumpy from desk marathons or you're chasing weekend PRs, Peak Wellness Studio lets you rotate through red light, cold plunge, infrared sauna, PEMF, compression, and a luxury massage chair, with guidance that makes it all feel doable and actually effective.
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The five stories Santa Rosa readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The Flamingo Resort & Spaat Fourth and Farmer’s Lane in Santa Rosa, California, has been designated a historic landmark by the City of Santa Rosa.
Full story at healdsburgtribune.com ↗
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook the Santa Rosa area on September 3, centered near the Rodgers Creek Fault, a fault that has not produced a major earthquake in over 250 years of California's recorded history.
Full story at techtimes.com ↗
The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival opened in downtown Santa Rosa, bringing 15 to 20 food trucks, live music, bounce castles, and face painting to a plaza.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Santa Rosa residents were surprised when the local Sonic Drive-In on Santa Rosa Avenue suddenly shut its doors with no advance notice.
Full story at ksro.com ↗
The free Railroad Square Music Festival returns to downtown Santa Rosa on Sunday, September 20, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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