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September 14 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Information related to the September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election Read full story
Campaign Guide
This handbook has been prepared to assist candidates, committees, and members of the news media in preparing for the upcoming November 2, 2021, Consolidated General Election, and summarizes major provisions related to candidates and committees involved in elections in the County of Sonoma and the State of California. Read full story
November 3 2020 Presidential Election
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Veterans Memorial Buildings
The Veterans Memorial Buildings and Community Center Building have been serving residents of Sonoma County for a variety of purposes since their construction following World War II. Read full story
2020 March 7 – Douglas Scott Thoreson
On March 7, 2020, fifty-nine-year-old Douglas Scott Thoreson died as a result of acute methamphetamine intoxication, with contributing conditions of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This death occurred while Mr. Thoreson was being evaluated for admission at the Sonoma County jail. Read full story
2020 August 4 – Sean Patrick Bell
On August 4, 2020, Sean Patrick Bell died as a result of a traffic collision at the intersection of Santa Rosa Avenue and the entrance to the Santa Rosa Market Place. Read full story
2019 July 31 – Rigoberta Cabrera
On July 31, 2019, Rigoberta Cabrera suffered a catastrophic health event while in the custody of Sonoma County Sheriffs Deputies Marcus Holton and his trainee Anthony Crivello. Read full story
2019 August 2 – Brad Baymon
On August 2, 2019, Brad Baymon was shot during an incident involving Sonoma County Sheriffs Deputy David Edney. Read full story
2018 May 13 – Ryan Joseph Pritel
On May 13, 2018, Ryan Joseph Pritel was shot at, but not struck, during an incident involving Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Matelli. Read full story
2018 March 28 – Roderic-Bernard-Cameron
On March 28, 2018, forty-four-year-old Roderic Bernard Cameron died as a result of fatal cardiac dysrhythmia due to severe hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Read full story