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Sonoma County Health Officer requires flu shots for health care workers, recommends them for public
Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase issued a health order today requiring workers at certain health care and congregate facilities to get vaccinated against influenza (flu). The flu vaccine requirement applies to all workers who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or residents. Workers include nurses, physicians, technicians, therapists and pharmacists at such facilities as acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric hospitals, dialysis centers, dental offices and others. Read full story
Permit Sonoma releases final redevelopment plans for Sonoma Developmental Center
Permit Sonoma has released the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Specific Plan that will guide the redevelopment of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). The final Specific Plan incorporated public comments to the draft that enhance protection for the more than 700 acres of open space and ensure that affordable housing is built before or at the same time as the market-rate housing. Read full story
Valley of the Moon Children’s Center serves 1,000th child through dental program
More than 1,000 children in Sonoma County have now received free dental care through a partnership between Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation and the county Human Services Department, which operates Valley of the Moon Children’s Center. Read full story
Vanessa Fuchs selected as Chief Probation Officer for County of Sonoma
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 25 is expected to confirm the appointment of Vanessa Fuchs as the county’s new Chief Probation Officer. Fuchs, who has been with the Sonoma County Probation Department since 1998, most recently serving as Deputy Chief Probation Officer, was selected following a nationwide search. Read full story
Public invited to shape future Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks seeks community input to help shape the future of Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in northwest Santa Rosa. The department is creating a master plan to guide the park’s future development, public access, vegetation management, educational uses and habitat enhancement. The public is encouraged to share their desires, thoughts, and feedback by taking an online survey now through Nov. 11, 2022, at MarkWestCreekParkAndPreserve.org. Read full story
Public invited to shape future Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Sonoma County Regional Parks seeks community input to help shape the future of Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in northwest Santa Rosa. The department is creating a master plan to guide the park’s future development, public access, vegetation management, educational uses and habitat enhancement. The public is encouraged to share their desires, thoughts, and feedback by taking an online survey now through Nov. 11, 2022, at MarkWestCreekParkAndPreserve.org. Read full story
October 13 virtual town hall to update public on drought
County officials and regional partners will present an update on the drought and its impacts on Sonoma County during a virtual town hall meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, the sixth in the county’s series of monthly public forums on the drought. Read full story
SERIAL CHILD MOLESTER SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE
Defendant Jose DeJesus-Galindo, 43 years old, of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Robert LaForge to 125 years to life, plus life without the possibility of parole. Read full story
League of Women Voters presents: Pros and Cons of State Ballot Propositions
Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women announces two very exciting events during our October 13, 6pm-7:45PM meeting!Join our October Commission meeting at 6pm to find out what we are working on and to hear the announcements of this year's Spirit Award Winners! Stay for the League of Women Voters presentation on Pros & Cons of the upcoming state ballot propositions ,or join us starting at 6:40pm Read full story
Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Welcomes Enhanced Sonoma County Airport Express Service
This week, Sonoma County Airport Express will begin shuttle services to passengers flying in and out of the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). The current pick-up and drop-off locations that customers have used when traveling to San Francisco and Oakland International Airports will now also be used to offer a convenient, comfortable and affordable ride to fly local at STS. Read full story