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November 09, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

County Office RemainOpen Providing Services tothe Community

The County ofSonoma will remain open for normal office functions on Friday, November 9, 2018. Read full story


November 07, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Responds to PG&E’sPotential Power Shut-Off with Advanced Preparation

Thisafternoon, the County of Sonoma acted promptly to prepare for the potentialshut down of PG&E power to areas of Sonoma County. PG&E has notifiedthe County that they may activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocolsdue to extreme weather, and could potentially initiate a power shut down in theunincorporated northeastern parts of Sonoma County within the next 24 hours. Read full story


November 07, 2018 | Board of Supervisors Department

El Condado de Sonoma responde ante posibles cortes eléctricos de PG&E de manera anticipada

El Condado de Sonoma esta preparado responder ante posibles cortes eléctricos de PG&E en algunas áreas del condado. PG&E notificó al Condado sobre la posible activación de sus protocolos de seguridad pública que incluyen suspensiones del servicio eléctrico en áreas rurales del noreste del condado por las próximas 24 horas debido a inclemencias del clima. Read full story


November 07, 2018 | Natural Resources

Army Corps of Engineers approves request toallow more winter storage in Lake Mendocino

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will allow additional water tobe stored in Lake Mendocino during this winter’s rainy season to improve watersupply reliability and environmental conditions in the Russian River, whilecontinuing to ensure flood management capacity of the reservoir. Read full story


November 06, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Multiple Sex Offenses of 12-Year-Old Child

Defendant TimothyMarble, 52 years old of Napa County, was found guilty yesterday afternoon by aSonoma County jury of committing multiple felony sex offenses against a 12 yearold Napa County girl. Read full story


November 02, 2018 | Natural Resources

“Wastewater Woman” Joins theFight Against Grease, Wipes and Unwanted Meds

Something as simple as flushing the toilet can causebig problems. Just ask your local wastewater treatment plant worker. Read full story


October 31, 2018 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Free Parking for Veterans on 2018 Holiday Weekend

In honor of Veterans Day, military members and veterans willreceive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks for the upcomingholiday weekend. Passes are available in advance atSonomaCounty Regional Parks’ main office and SonomaCounty Veterans Service Office and from Nov. 3 through the holiday weekend at the staffed entrances to SpringLake, Doran and Ragle Ranch parks. Read full story


October 30, 2018 | Sonoma Public Infrastructure

County of Sonoma OfficialsInaugurate Innovative Traffic Warning Sign

County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works officials along with representatives of District Four Supervisor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, James Gore, and representatives of District Five Supervisor, Lynda Hopkins, will be joined by Sebastopol artist Patrick Amiot and members of the public for a special gathering to inaugurate the new Laughlin Road Artistic Warning Sign on Wednesday, October 31 at 9 a.m. Read full story


October 30, 2018 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County High Schools Reduce Carbon Footprint During Commute

Efforts to shift school commutes away fromsingle-rider trips to more sustainable modes of transportation, such aswalking, bicycling, carpooling, and public transit are making a difference at12 Sonoma County high schools. Read full story


October 26, 2018 | Office of the District Attorney

DefendantSentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Child Molest Convictions

DefendantGuadalupe Barragan-Zepeda, 52 years-old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced on ThursdayOctober 25, 2018 by the Honorable Judge Robert LaForge to 6 years prison afterhaving pled no contest in September of this year to three felony sexual assaultcharges. Read full story