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PG&E will not Shut Power off Tonight in County, however Possibility RemainsTomorrow
The County of Sonoma was recently informed by PG&E that the agency will not shut off power this evening. However, the power shut off watch is still in effect for tomorrow, September 24. The County of Sonoma will continue preparing to respond to the impacts of this likely event. Read full story
Expanded Housing Opportunities Provide More Options for Farmers
On Tuesday, September 17, Sonoma County Board ofSupervisors removed zoning restrictions that prohibit the ability to apply toconstruct an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) on over 1,900 agriculturalproperties. This action will eliminate unnecessary regulatory constraints on arecognized form of affordable housing, while continuing to protect and supportthe county’s agricultural and environmental resources. Read full story
Guayakí Yerba Mate Takes its Climate Commitment to the Next Level with Solar
In line with their continual commitment to sustainability and regeneration, Sebastopol-based Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products will now be generating their own power. Read full story
Healdsburg Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder Denied Parole
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced today that onFriday September 13, the California Board of Prison Terms denied parole to 72year old Manuel Avalos Flores, who was convicted of the 2nd degreemurder of 23 year old Ricoberto Arroyo in 1981. Read full story
Man Sentenced to 60 Days Jail for VehicularManslaughter
Defendant Courtney Michael Rudin, 75 year-old of Healdsburg, was sentenced today by the Honorable Barbara Phelan to 36 months of supervised probation and 60 days county jail after being found guilty at a jury trial on August 22, 2019. Read full story
Sonoma County Declares Climate Emergency
Today, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors formally joined cities, counties, and countries across the world in declaring a climate emergency, establishing this issue as a top priority. Over 1,000 local governments representing 219 million people in 19 countries have issued resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response commensurate with the scale of the climate cris Read full story
Work Helping Families Recognize TraumaFeatured in PublicHealth Nursing Journal
The Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services (DHS) Field Nursing team was recently publishedin the academic journal Public Health Nursing featuring their work withfamilies to recognize traumatic events, also known as a trauma-informedapproach, in its home visiting program. Read full story
SantaRosa Man Sentenced to Eight Years Prison for Double Stabbing
On Thursday morning, the Honorable ChristopherHonigsberg sentenced Santa Rosa Defendant Jose Lopez-Mendoza to serve anaggregate term of 8 years in state prison for his violent stabbing of two bouncerslast year. Read full story
Employees to Participate in Day of Caring
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the County of Sonomaand the City of Santa Rosa will join together for the 19th annualDay of Caring event. On this day of service, employees are given theopportunity to volunteer and work on a variety of projects to benefit thecommunity. Read full story
Board ofSupervisors to Consider Appointment of Community Development CommissionDirector
2147491587 2019-09-09 false Immediate Board ofSupervisors to Consider Appointment of Community Development CommissionDirector Santa Rosa CA The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider appointing Geoffrey M. Ross to be the next Executive Director of the Community Develo Read full story