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March 20, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced on DUI Murder

DistrictAttorney Jill Ravitch has announced that defendant Jose Manuel Lopez-Perez, 26years-old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today to 21 years to life in prison byJudge Robert LaForge following his convictions for 2nd Degree Murderand Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated. Read full story


March 18, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Raley’s Settles Civil ConsumerProtection Action

DistrictAttorney Jill Ravitch announced today that Raley’s, the owner and operator ofRaley’s Supermarkets, agreed to a Stipulated Judgment, resolving a consumerprotection action filed by her office in conjunction with the DistrictAttorneys of Sacramento, Santa Clara and Shasta Counties. Read full story


March 18, 2019 | Department of Human Services

FreeLGBT+ Awareness Training for Caregivers Starts April 11

2019-03-18 false Immediate FreeLGBT+ Awareness Training for Caregivers Starts April 11 Santa Rosa CA Caregivers are invited to improve their skills by attending one of eight, free, LGBT+ Awareness Trainings through November hosted by the IHSS Public Authority, Sonoma County Area Age Read full story


March 18, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Capacitación Gratuita Sobre Concienciaciónde LGBT+ para Cuidadores

Los cuidadores están invitados a mejorar sus habilidades asistiendo a una de las ocho capacitaciones gratuitas de Concientización Sobre LGBT+ hasta noviembre. Los programas gratuitos capacitarán y certificarán a 180 proveedores de atención médica sobre cómo mejorar los servicios para adultos mayores LGBT+ del Condado de Sonoma y adultos con discapacidades LGBT+. Santa Rosa, California Read full story


March 15, 2019 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Regional Parks, Partners Host March 30 Tolay LakeDedication

The public is invited to celebrate the dedication of Tolay Lake Regional Park from10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019. The free event will featurespeakers, guided hikes, cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, foodand music, and is hosted by Sonoma County Regional Parks, Federated Indians ofGraton Rancheria, Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space and SonomaCounty Regional Parks Foundation. Read full story


March 14, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Free April 17 Job Fair Matches Local Employers and Job Seekers

Sonoma County employers from all industries can meet qualified job seekers at a free local job fair hosted by Sonoma County Job Link and the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). Both job seekers and employers can sign up to attend the Wednesday, April 17 job fair, held 11 a.m.–2p.m., at Job Link, 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa. Read full story


March 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

¡Protéjase!Mejore su equilibrio, prevenga las caídas en un Entrenamiento Gratis

Lo invitamos a asistir a una serie de 8 clases basadas en el programa reconocido nacionalmente, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls (Cuestión de Equilibrio: Manejando Preocupaciones sobre las Caídas). Santa Rosa, California Read full story


March 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Train to Coach Older Adults Prevent Falls June 3

Volunteers can help older adult increase their safety, balance, strength and confidence on their feet by training as a certified coach on June 3 with the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Santa Rosa, California. Read full story


March 13, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at FreeTrainings

Older adults can improve balance, flexibility and strength and get helpful tips to make home safer by attending a free, eight-class series based on the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Near Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story


March 12, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

No Criminal Charges Filed Against PG&E Related to the October 2017 NorthernCalifornia Wildfires

Sonoma CountyDistrict Attorney Jill Ravitch, along with the District Attorneys for Napa,Humboldt and Lake Counties, announced today that no criminal charges would befiled against PG&E related to the October 2017 Northern Californiawildfires. After an extensive review, each office determined that insufficientevidence exists to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that PG&E acted with areckless disregard for human life in causing the fires, the standard necessaryto sustain criminal charges. Read full story