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June 26, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Defendant in HomeInvasion Robbery Sentenced to Life In Prison

Defendant YacobDawit Dain, 33 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the HonorableBradford J. DeMeo to serve 30 years, plus 27 years-to-life in prison for his rolein a home invasion robbery committed on October 18, 2017. Read full story


June 26, 2019 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County 2019 Point-in-Time Homeless Count Shows Reduction in Countywide Homelessness

Despite widespread concerns about the ongoing effects of the 2017 fires, the 2019 Point-in-Time Homeless Count shows that the number of people experiencing homelessness in Sonoma County has declined by 2% during the past year - from 2,996 in 2018 to 2,951 in 2019. Read full story


June 25, 2019 | Community Development Commission

Sonoma County Housing Authority Opens New Housing Choice Voucher Lottery Waitlist

The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept applications for its new Housing Choice Voucher lottery waiting list from July 1-31, 2019. Applications may be completed online at www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 or in person at the Housing Authority's offices, located at 1440 Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa. La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Sonoma aceptará solicitudes para su nueva lista de espera para la lotería de Vales de Elección de Vivienda del 1 al 31 de julio de 2019. Las solicitudes se pueden completar en línea en www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 O en persona en las oficinas de la Autoridad de Vivienda, ubicadas en 1440 Guerneville Road en Santa Rosa Read full story


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