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March 14, 2025 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County reaffirms support for immigrant communities after ICE incident at Probation Department
The County of Sonoma is reiterating its commitment to all who are in need of services, especially immigrant communities, and providing guidance and support for County staff after an individual was detained Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the lobby of the County Probation Department. Read full story
March 14, 2025 | Department of Health Services
Bay Area Health Officers urge measles vaccination and awareness as cases rise nationally
With the recent rise of measles cases nationally, Sonoma County joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to get the measles vaccination if they are not sure if they got it or if they did not have measles as a child, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles after travel or exposure. Read full story
March 13, 2025 | Sonoma County Regional Parks
Regional Parks seeks input on trails, public access and more at Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks is seeking public input via an online survey to develop a master plan for Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, focusing on trails, public access and recreational uses. Read full story
March 13, 2025 | Sonoma County Regional Parks
Regional Parks seeks input on trails, public access and more at Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks is seeking public input via an online survey to develop a master plan for Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, focusing on trails, public access and recreational uses. Read full story
March 11, 2025 | Economic Development Collaborative
Board of Supervisors approves locations for County program to provide free internet to low-income households
The Board of Supervisors today approved those affordable housing site locations eligible to receive free internet for one year for 556 low-income Sonoma County households using American Rescue Plan Act funding. Eligible sites were selected among affordable housing properties countywide with a minimum of 20 housing units, and operated or served by Burbank Housing, MidPen Housing, PEP Housing, and West County Community Services. Other criteria used to identify eligible sites included geographic distribution throughout the county, distribution among housing for seniors, families, low-income workers, and unhoused individuals, and location within Comcast’s service area. Read full story
March 11, 2025 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County highlights essential work of civil grand juries, urges residents to volunteer for service
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today honored the important work of civil grand juries, which investigate and report on local government to ensure it is operating efficiently, honestly and in the best interest of the public. Read full story
March 11, 2025 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reduces fees for affordable housing projects
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a plan to eliminate millions of dollars in impact fees charged to developers that build affordable housing, part of an ongoing effort by the County to make housing more affordable and accessible. Read full story
March 11, 2025 | County Administrator's Office
Sonoma County Cannabis Equity Program to award $520,000 to help local entrepreneurs in legal cannabis industry
The Board of Supervisors today authorized a Cannabis Equity Grant agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development including $520,000 in state funds to be distributed to qualified applicants who have been negatively or disproportionately impacted in the past by cannabis prohibition and the war on drugs. The State of California set aside funds through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions to reduce or remove barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry as well as to aid the state in its goal of eliminating the illicit cannabis market by bringing more operators into the legal market. Read full story
March 10, 2025 | County Administrator's Office
Environmental and culinary benefits of induction cooking on display March 15 at spring Induction Cooking Expo
Learn how induction cooking can save money, help the environment and improve your culinary skills during a free demonstration event at the spring North Bay Induction Cooking Expo on March 15 in Santa Rosa. Read full story
March 05, 2025 | Office of the District Attorney
Arizona Man Sentenced to 50 Years to Life For Petaluma Murder
Defendant Paul Coilton, fifty-nine years old of Salome, Arizona, was sentenced today by the Honorable Laura Passaglia to serve a term of 50 years-to-life in state prison after having pled guilty in February to a charge of first-degree murder and admitting an enhancement for using a firearm during the commission of the murder. Read full story