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December 03, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Supervisores Consideran Nombramiento deNuevo Director de Servicios de Emergencia

Después de realizar una búsqueda a nivel nacional y un extenso proceso de entrevistas, la Administradora del Condado de Sonoma, Sheryl Bratton, ha decidido recomendar oficialmente al señor Christopher Godley como el próximo Director de la oficina de Gestión de Emergencias. Read full story


November 30, 2018 | Department of Human Services

Free Classes Help Older Adults Prevent Falls

Improve your balance, flexibility and strength and get helpful tips to make your home safer by attending an eight-class series based on the nationally acclaimed program, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. Read full story


November 28, 2018 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Mountain Lion Researcher Presents “Living with Lions” Session for Community

Sonoma County Regional Parks is hosting a talk by mountain lion researcher Quinton Martins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Windsor Regional Library. The session will provide information on the movement, diet and behavior of mountain lions tracked by the “Living with Lions” project, a community conservation project Martins leads for Audubon Canyon Ranch. Read full story


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