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November 27, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced on Charge of Annoyingor Molesting a Child Under Age 18

DefendantTimothy Kottler, 48 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by theHonorable Mark Urioste after a jury found him guilty on October 25, 2018 of annoyingor molesting a child under 18 years of age – a misdemeanor. Read full story


November 26, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Bill Carter to Lead Behavioral Health Division inSonoma County

The Sonoma CountyDepartment of Health Services (DHS) selected Bill Carter, LCSW, as its newBehavioral Health Division Director after a competitive recruitment process. Read full story


November 21, 2018 | Department of Human Services

January 7, 2019 - Train as a Coach to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls

Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs. Read full story


November 20, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Delonte Hart Pleads Guilty to Murder and Attempted Murder for BrutalJune 2016 Attacks in Santa Rosa

District Attorney Jill R. Ravitch announced today that defendant Delonte Anthony Hart, (25) of Baltimore pled guilty to two separate violent stabbing attacks that occurred in downtown Santa Rosa in June, 2016. Read full story


November 20, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Consumer andEnvironmental Protection Lawsuit Filed Against Local MidasStores

Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitchannounced today that her office, in conjunction with the Napa and Solano CountyDistrict Attorney’s offices, filed a complaint against CRC Luxury Motors, LLC,which owns Midas franchise stores located in Petaluma, Napa and Vacaville, andCurtis Correll who controls the day-to-day operation of the Midas stores. Read full story


November 20, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Monitoring Rain Forecast, Working with Residents to Prepare for Rainy Season

Sonoma CountyEmergency Managers are coordinating with the National Weather Service tomonitor the rain forecast for this week, and to identify any concerns in burnedareas. At this time, the National Weather Service forecast does not include aflood watch or warning. Read full story


November 19, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa Rosa Man to Serve 4 Years, 4 Months for Possessing Over 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Serve 4 Years, 4 Months in Custody for Possessing Over 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Forfeits Over $80,000 Seized Read full story


November 16, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

SonomaMaterials Ordered to Pay $50,000in Environmental Enforcement Case

District AttorneyJill Ravitch has announced that defendant Sonoma Materials, a landscape supplybusiness located at 21040 Broadway in Sonoma, agreed to pay $75,000 forviolations of environmental protection laws Read full story


November 16, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office and Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) Selected to Receive Grant for Youth Services

DistrictAttorney Jill Ravitch announced today that the California Office of EmergencyServices (Cal OES) has awarded a grant of approximately $175,000 to the SonomaCounty District Attorney’s Office and Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) toprovide counseling and housing services to vulnerable youth in Sonoma County. Read full story


November 15, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Ag + Open Space Approves Over $3 Million for Urban Open Space Projects

The Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) today accepted staff funding recommendations for five projects within or near urban areas throughout Sonoma County. Read full story