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February 13, 2020 | Department of Health Services
Zero Cases of Coronavirus, However County Continues to Monitor Outbreak
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to work closely with other Bay Area health departments, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, the risk for being infected with COVID-19 in the US remains low. Read full story
February 13, 2020 | Department of Health Services
Cero casos de coronavirus, sin embargo el condado continúa monitoreando la propagación
El Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma (DHS) continúa trabajando cercanamente con otros departamentos de salud del Área de la Bahía, el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) para vigilar el nuevo coronavirus 2019 (COVID -19). Actualmente, el riesgo de infectarse con COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos sigue siendo bajo. Read full story
February 11, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced for Murder and Attempted Murder
Defendant Ricardo Puentes II was sentenced on February 10,2020, by the Honorable Patrick Broderick to serve 74 years-to-life in stateprison for the murder of Semere Girmai, and the attempted murder of RafaelChavez after having been found guilty by a jury in June of 2018. Read full story
February 11, 2020 | Department of Human Services
Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at FreeTrainings
Older adults can prevent falls, improve balance, flexibility and strength and get helpful tips to make home safer at a free class series, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Classes are held at locations throughout Sonoma County. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story
February 07, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney
Man Found Guilty of Indecent Exposure in Santa Rosa
On January 31,a Sonoma County jury found defendant Malik Rashaad Turner, 21 years old ofSanta Rosa, guilty of indecent exposure stemming from an incident on June 1,2019, where the defendant was witnessed by multiple people masterbating atOlive Park while standing on playground equipment. Read full story
February 07, 2020 | Department of Human Services
Annual Sonoma County Hunger Index Reports that 1/3 of Residents Went Hungry in 2018
According to the 2019 Sonoma County Hunger Index, though more low-income families could afford to buy enough food in 2018, between what poor residents could buy and what local non-profits and government programs could provide. Read full story
February 06, 2020 | Department of Health Services
February2020: Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health Month
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February 2020 Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health month. The month-long observation, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), promotes the benefits of good oral health for children. Read full story
February 05, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney
Annapolis Man Sentenced for 2018 Domestic ViolenceIncident & 2019 Criminal Threat Against a Deputy Sheriff
Defendant Edgar UrielFigueroa Garcia, 35 years old of Annapolis, was sentenced today by the HonorableBradford DeMeo to serve three years and eight months in state prison afterhaving pled guilty in November of last year to two felony charges for assaulton his then pregnant girlfriend, and threats to kill a Sonoma County DeputySheriff. Read full story
February 03, 2020 | Department of Human Services
Explore Foster Parenting at One-Hour Talk February 24
Learn how to make a difference in a child’s life at </span><span><a href="http://sonomafostercare.org/">Explore Foster Parenting a one-hour talk on Monday, February 24, 6-7 p.m., 2255 Challenger Way, Suite 100,Santa Rosa. To reserve a seat, call (707)-565-4274. Read full story
February 02, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Vote by Mail BallotsNow Available for The March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election
Vote by Mail ballots for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election, are now available from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office. Read full story