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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. Read full story
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. Read full story
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. Read full story
Deadline to register to vote in Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election is Oct. 20
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election is Oct. 20, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez reminded residents today. Eligible voters who miss this deadline still have the option to “conditionally” register (also known as “same-day registration”) and vote in person at the Registrar of Voters or at any Vote Center. Read full story
CalFire lifts burn permit suspension in Sonoma County
The burn permit suspension in Sonoma County has been lifted, CalFire announced today. The state fire agency is formally canceling the burn suspension in Sonoma County. A permit is required to burn. Read full story
Board of Supervisors, Fair Board to hold special Oct. 17 joint meeting to discuss United Soccer League proposal
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the Sonoma County Fair and Exposition Board of Directors will hold a special joint meeting on Oct. 17 to discuss an expansion proposal from United Soccer League. The USL has expressed interest in expanding into Santa Rosa due to its growing population, strong local economy and high youth soccer participation rates. The Sonoma County Fairgrounds is being considered as a possible site for a multi-purpose stadium and commercial complex. Read full story
Free holiday parking at Regional Parks for veterans, military
Sonoma County Regional Parks will offer free parking at all Regional Parks on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families in partnership with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to honor the service of military members. Read full story
Board of Supervisors to hold special October 14 meeting on budget impacts
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting on Oct. 14 to inform the community about how recent federal actions may impact the County budget and services. In the meeting, County officials and partner agencies will review the anticipated local impacts from executive orders, changes to grant requirements, and the budgetary and policy bill H.R. 1. This meeting is designed to enhance the community’s awareness and assist in preparing for the changes. Read full story
Sonoma County to reopen North Fitch Mountain Road after longstanding landslide repairs
Sonoma County will reopen North Fitch Mountain Road on Friday, Oct. 10 at noon, restoring safe access after years of landslide damage and storm-related closures. The project marks the third priority storm-recovery road repair project to be completed this year, delivering long-term strength and reliability for residents, visitors and emergency responders. Read full story
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