What does the future hold for the swath of vacant land that was once meant to hold an extension of Highway 12 through Santa Rosa's east side?
Julie Combs of the Neighborhood Association of Bennett Valley describes the present state of the Highway 12 right-of-way lands:
After CalTrans was unable to build a planned extension of Highway 12 through Bennett Valley and over Spring Lake (above) because of community resistance, the future of the land that was acquired for that project (see overhead view and map below) has remained in limbo.
On September 16th, the Neighborhood Association of Bennett Valley will to discuss transportation issues as they pertain to the land that was meant to be a continuation of Hwy 12, at their regular monthly meeting.
To visit their website and read more about their upcoming meeting, click here.
The new location is at 1021 Hahman Drive, next to the Boys and Girls Club, between Montgomery Village anMontgomery High School. 
The dining area at Worth Our Weight includes this long, single plank table for shared meals.
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This year, higher number of rattlesnakes means higher chance of finding one on your property. Leaping Lizard Rescue is a non profit organization that rescues animals using humane tactics. Hear Barbie Hoffman describe her approach below:
