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Reflections on ending police violence
Published on April 19, 2021
This newsletter will provide an update about the resumption of in-person visits at the Sonoma County Jail and the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC’s) May meeting which will focus on Community Oriented Policing. However, first I want to take a moment to acknowledge the tragic deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo who were both killed during police encounters last week.
As investigation into Mayor Dominic Foppoli advances, authorities and Windsor officials scrutinized
Published on April 19, 2021
"IOLERO is monitoring this situation closely," Navarro wrote. "If IOLERO receives evidence, whether from a citizen complaint or other source, that indicates there is a conflict of interest and the sheriff's office should not be investigating the numerous sexual assault allegations against Foppoli, IOLERO will investigate the matter."
Job Opportunities as of April 14, 2021
Published on April 14, 2021
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including:
- Affordable Housing Finance Associate
- Climate Resiliency Analyst
- Supervising Public Health Nurse
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21-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Jail, Probation for Assaulting 76-Year-Old Co-Worker
District Attorney
Published on April 19, 2021
Defendant Henry Palencia-Diaz, 21 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Peter K. Ottenweller to serve 180 days in county jail, pay $1,500 in restitution, and be placed on two years formal probation, after pleading “no contest” in March of this year to charges of assaulting of his 76-year-old co-worker.
County Departments Work to Prepare Sonoma County for Wildfire Season
Published on April 19, 2021
The County of Sonoma recognizes the importance of intentional and coordinated efforts to prepare and help mitigate the effects of wildfire. In response to the critical need throughout the region, several County departments have received funding to do essential work to protect the community.
Sonoma County officials to hold April 21 Community Briefing in Spanish
County Administrator's Office
Published on April 19, 2021
General Consul of Mexico Remedios Gomez Arnau will be the featured guest speaker at the Sonoma County Community Briefing on Wednesday, April 21, a news briefing that for the first time will be conducted entirely in Spanish with English interpretation available.
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