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June 21, 2019 | Natural Resources

Local Water Utilities to Community: Know When to Water

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership)has launched a regional multi-media effort throughout the North Bay region witha simple message: Know When to Water. Read full story


June 20, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

County of Sonoma Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ban

As Independence Day approaches, the County of Sonoma Fire Prevention division would like to remind residents and visitors that all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Sonoma County. Read full story


June 20, 2019 | Natural Resources

Sonoma Water Receives Highest Credit Rating Possible for Water Bonds

The Sonoma County Water Agency’s (Sonoma Water) creditrating has been raised to AAA – the highest rating possible.  AAA creditratings are very seldom provided to entities as small as Sonoma Water and thisrating signifies the confidence Sonoma Water has earned in the financialcommunity. . Read full story


June 19, 2019 | Department of Human Services

June 30 Deadline to Take County Older Adult Services Survey

June 30 marks the final day that Sonoma County residents can offer input on future programs and services for older adults, seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers by completing the Senior Needs Assessment Survey in English or Spanish.  Read full story


June 18, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

County of Sonoma, City ofSanta Rosa Part of $415 Million Settlement to Resolve North Bay LocalGovernments 2017 Fire Claims

Today, the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma, together with seven other counties and cities, announced that they and PG&E have accepted a mediator’s proposal of $415 million to resolve the collective cities’ and counties’ North Bay Fires claims. The mediator’s proposal is exclusive of and does not affect the claims of any residents, individuals, or businesses. Read full story


June 18, 2019 | Department of Human Services

La oficina de Asistencia Económica localizada en Mendocino Ave. cierra las puertas para servicios en persona

Sobre los siguientes meses, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos para el Condado de Sonoma estarán consolidando todos los servicios en persona a su oficina en 2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, y en la oficina al Sur del Condado, 5350 Old Redwood Highway, Norte, Suite 100, Petaluma. La tercera oficina, en 520 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, estará cerrando sus puertas para servicios en persona para Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Asistencia General el lunes, 23 de septiembre, 2019. Read full story


June 18, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Free Seminars Help Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses Claim Benefits

Free Seminars Help Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses Claim Benefits. American veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses can get in-depth information about government benefits at free monthly seminars. Read full story


June 18, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Register for free Explore Foster Parenting Talks

Learn about whether foster parenting is right for you at Explore Foster Parenting, a one-hour discussion held monthly, 6-7 p.m., at 2255 Challenger Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa. Dates for 2019 are: June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 and Dec. 16. Read full story


June 17, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Defendant Sentenced for Vehicular Homicide

Defendant Teri Hoyle, 43 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced Friday by the Honorable Judge Nancy Shaffer for the misdemeanor vehicular homicide of Alfred Lemay after having been found guilty by a jury in May of this year. Read full story


June 17, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Announces Open Burning Suspension

The California Department ofForestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has announced the burn ban suspension,beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019, and bans all outdoor burning exceptfor campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property withlandowner permission. The suspension of burn permits is implemented in responseto the extremely high fire hazard conditions. Read full story