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Sonoma County monitoring potential immigration action, preparing to support impacted communities
The County of Sonoma is monitoring reports of possible federal immigration enforcement activity in the Bay Area and is working with partner organizations to provide accurate information and access to support services. Read full story
Early in-person voting opens this weekend for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election begins this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez reminded voters today. Seven Vote Centers will be open for 11 consecutive days from Saturday, Oct. 25, until Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Election Day when hours will be extended from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read full story
Chipotle Settles Consumer Protection Case for Violating California’s Gift Card Redemption Law
District Attorney Carla Rodriquez, along with the District Attorneys of Los Angeles, Shasta and Ventura counties, announced today that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., has entered into a Stipulated Judgment and will pay $246,000 in civil penalties, restitution, and costs to resolve allegations of violating California’s gift card redemption law. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks and CAL FIRE will conduct a prescribed fire operation at Sonoma Valley Regional Park beginning Oct. 22, as part of an ongoing, carefully planned effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve ecosystem health and support community safety through low-intensity, ecologically beneficial fire management. Read full story
County of Sonoma’s annual State of the Retirement System report
The annual report, which was recommended by the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury in 2015, is published by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to promote transparency and accountability in pension oversight. The Board of Supervisors has made it a priority to reduce unfunded pension liabilities in order to preserve funding for essential services and maintain the health of the pension system during market downturns. Read full story
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
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