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Santa Rosa homeowner cited for feeding homeless; sues city
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Tom Vacar , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the case are available from local news sources, including KTVU FOX 2 News.
A Santa Rosa homeowner is taking the city to federal court after being cited for code violations. The homeowner, a longtime advocate for the homeless, had been hosting meals on their property. The city issued a notice of code violations to the homeowner, Merlin Davis, prompting the lawsuit.
Details of the case are available from local news sources, including KTVU FOX 2 News. Further information on the lawsuit and the city's code violations can be found through the source, which is following the story as it develops in Santa Rosa.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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