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June 17, 2019 | Natural Resources

Stream Maintenance Program Improves Water Quality andProvides Flood Protection

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) began stream maintenance activities in or near more than 50 streams throughout Sonoma County this week to restore conveyance capacity and maintain proper function of Sonoma Water flood control channels and retain or enhance appropriate habitat. Read full story


June 17, 2019 | Natural Resources

Grand Jury report acknowledges Sonoma Water’s earthquakepreparation efforts

The 2019 Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury investigated the risk of a major earthquake in Sonoma County and the effect that it could have on residents, due to impacts on water supplies. Read full story


June 14, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors AdoptsFiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a $1.78 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Shaun Gallon Pleads no Contest

ShaunGallon today entered pleas of no contest to all charges alleged before the Honorable Robert LaForge.  Gallon was scheduled to begin a PreliminaryHearing on Friday, June 14, 2019 but decided to move forward with hischange of pleas. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Prescribed fire planned for Sonoma Valley Regional Park on June 17, 2019

TheCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE),Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, is planning a prescribed burn for Sonoma Valley Regional Park along Highway 12 in Glen Ellen on Monday, June 17,2019. Fire crews will burn approximately 34 acres between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30p.m. Smoke will be visible in the air and fire crews and flames will be visiblealong the highway frontage while the burn is managed. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Approves Updated Septic System Regulations

On June 11, 2019, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors took action to meet State mandated septic system regulations that protect water quality and public health. The Board authorized the submittal of a revised Sonoma County Local Agency Management Program to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Read full story


June 13, 2019 | Natural Resources

Groundwater Sustainability Fee Adopted in Santa Rosa Plain

On Thursday, June 13, theBoard of Directors of the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agencyapproved a groundwater sustainability fee and adopted a groundwater userregistration ordinance Read full story


June 12, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Rising Elder Abuse Reports in Sonoma County Average 500 Monthly

Elder abuse reports in Sonoma County continued to rise in 2018, even though it’s one of the most under-reported crimes in the U.S. To increase awareness, the Elder Justice Coalition, a group of community partners, has organized several activities to honor Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June 2019. Read full story


June 12, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Rising Elder Abuse Reports in Sonoma County Average 500 Monthly

Elder abuse reports in Sonoma County continued to rise in 2018, even though it’s one of the most under-reported crimes in the U.S. To increase awareness, the Elder Justice Coalition, a group of community partners, has organized several activities to honor Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June 2019. Read full story


June 12, 2019 | Natural Resources

YouthWorkers Kick-off 11th Year of Summer Jobs and Ecology Program

On Monday June 17th, more than 40 Sonoma County youthand young adults will be engaged in activities ranging from invasive speciesremoval to watershed education and riparian habitat exploration at WestsideWater Education Center. Read full story