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Regional Parks HostsWorkshops for Russian River Trail
Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting two community workshops to gather input on a potential Russian River bicycle and pedestrian trail between Forestville and Jenner. The meetings are scheduled for May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and May 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Guerneville Elementary School, 14630 Armstrong Woods Road. Read full story
Gang Member on ParoleSentenced to Prison Following High Speed Pursuit and Recovery of a Firearm
Defendant Mateo Julian Sandoval, 22 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced to a seven year four month prison term by the Honorable Dana Simonds on April 16 following his no contest plea in March of this year to charges of felony evading, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read full story
El Condado Busca la Opinión del Público Acerca de losServicios Para Adultos de Mayor Edad
La Agencia de Envejecimiento (AAA) invita a los residentes del Condado de Sonoma de toda edad a contribuir sus opiniones acerca de los programas y servicios futuros para adultos, adultos de mayor edad, personas con discapacidades, y a los proveedores (personas que proveen cuidado en casa para personas mayores de edad o con discapacidades) al completar la encuesta Evaluación para las Necesidades de la Comunidad a más tardar el 30 de junio. Read full story
Public Opportunity to Learn How Habitat Enhancement Projects are Benefitting Russian River Coho, Steelhead
On Monday, April 22, the Public Policy Facilitating Committee (PPFC) will take a virtual tour of projects designed to help restore endangered and threatened fish to the Russian River watershed, while maintaining the region’s primary water supply. Read full story
Sonoma County Supervisors Take Action to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Responsiveness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors acted on two important items that will improve the County’s ability to better prepare for and respond to future disasters. Read full story
County Survey Seeks Public Input about Older Adult Services
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) invites Sonoma County residents ofall ages to offer input on future programs and services for older adults, seniors, personswith disabilities, and local caregivers by completing itscountywide Senior NeedsAssessment Survey by June 30. Read full story
Caregivers Offered Free, LGBT+ OlderAdults Awareness Trainings in May and June
Sonoma County caregivers can earn $25 and become certified to care for older and disabled adults at free, LGBT+ Awareness Trainings in May and June. The four-hour classes help improve caregivers’ skills when working with two often hidden and underserved populations, LGBT+ older adults and LGBT+ adults with disabilities. Read full story
Dr. Celeste Philip Appointed Health Officer for SonomaCounty
This week Dr.Celeste Philip, MD, MPH, began serving as the County’s Health Officer after theBoard of Supervisors appointed her following an extensive nationwide search. Read full story
Guerneville Man Sentenced to 9 Months Jail for Homophobic Hate Crime
On Wednesday morning,The Honorable Peter Ottenweller sentenced defendant Vincent O’Sullivan to serve9 months in jail for a criminal threat constituting a hate crime whichO’Sullivan made in May of 2018. Read full story
April 7-13 is NationalCrime Victims’ Rights Week
OnApril 2, 2019 the Board of Supervisors approved a Gold Resolution proclaimingNational Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which is commemorated April 7–13, 2019. Read full story