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September 18, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

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


September 17, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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


September 17, 2019 | Department of Health Services

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


September 13, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

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


September 10, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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


September 09, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

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


September 04, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Try Bingocize for Fun and Falls Prevention September 28

Join a friendly Bingocize exercise game led by Sister Frances of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and learn about helpful local programs and services for adults 60+. Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story


September 03, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

County Shuts Down LargestCannabis Operation to Date

On August 28,County inspectors discovered approximately five properties in South Santa Rosawith non-permitted commercial cannabis cultivation. Read full story


September 03, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma Ready Day on Sunday, September 8, 2019

On Sunday, September 8, 2019 Sonoma County invites the community to participate in Sonoma Ready Day, a countywide emergency preparedness fair. Read full story


August 30, 2019 | Department of Health Services

County Issues Health Alert for Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping

A Health Alert has been issued for lung injuriesrelated to vaping cannabis, cannabis oils or nicotine products in Sonoma Countyafter the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide HealthAlert. Read full story