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October 17, 2025 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

IOLERO Newsletter October 17, 2025

Today's IOLERO Newsletter highlights information about the upcoming IOLERO Annual Report Presentation, Andy Lopez Memorial Event & Special IOLERO Meeting, Community Advisory Council (CAC) news, and more!


October 15, 2025 | Human Resources Department

Job Opportunities

View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Airport Administration Manager, County Counsel, Health Services Systems Software Analyst, and much more!


October 13, 2025 | Community Development Commission

Notice of Availability for Public Review and Public Hearing Notice - Draft of Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission has prepared a draft of the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to reprogram $113,295.85 of CDBG-CV funds. The document is available for review and public comment from September 18, 2025 through October 22, 2025. Please refer to the notice for information on the Substantial Amendment, how to submit your comments, and the public hearing that has been scheduled for October 22, 2025.


October 20, 2025 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County hosts community meeting on Todd Creek flood insurance study

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened the 90-day public review period for the County-sponsored Todd Creek revised Flood Insurance Study, which includes maps to determine your flood risk severity and can impact flood insurance requirements. During this federal review window, members of the public can review FEMA’s preliminary mapping and submit technical appeals or comments.


October 17, 2025 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rape and Assault

Defendant Devin Patrick Dwyer, 35 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced October 2nd by the Honorable Judge Kenneth Gnoss to serve nine years and four months, plus 30 years-to-life in state prison, after having been found guilty by a jury in April of this year on charges including rape and false imprisonment.


October 17, 2025 | Board of Supervisors Department

Board of Supervisors directs staff to advance discussions with City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Fair Board and United Soccer League

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today directed County staff to begin formal discussions with the City of Santa Rosa, the Sonoma County Fair Board and the United Soccer League to evaluate the Sonoma County Fairgrounds as a potential site for a new multi-purpose professional soccer stadium and mixed-use entertainment district.