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Report: Mental health and homelessness services are expanding in Sonoma County under Measure O
Access to mental health care, substance use treatment and homelessness services has expanded across Sonoma County as voter-approved Measure O approaches the midpoint of its 10-year term, according to a new report presented today to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Read full story
Vamos a Nadar water safety classes begin April 11
Sonoma County Regional Parks’ Vamos a Nadar program returns April 11 with low-cost, bilingual water safety classes for families and children, expanding access to swimming skills and helping prevent drownings along the Russian River. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport celebrates new nonstop Alaska Airlines service to Ontario
Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport today celebrated the launch of Alaska Airlines’ new daily nonstop service between Santa Rosa and Ontario, expanding travel options between Sonoma County and Southern California. Read full story
$1.5 million grant secured to replace Spud Point Marina icehouse
Sonoma County Regional Parks has secured the final funding needed to replace the aging icehouse at Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay. The $2.78 million project will modernize the only bulk ice production facility between San Francisco and Fort Bragg, supporting commercial and sport fishing fleets, local seafood businesses and Bodega Bay’s working waterfront. Read full story
Parks for All – Measure M annual tax funding report highlights cumulative investments in parks, trails, programs
The latest Parks for All – Measure M report highlights how the voter-approved sales tax generated nearly $15 million in 2024-25 and has supported long-term investments in parks, trails and community programs across Sonoma County. Read full story
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Molesting Multiple Children
Juan Ferrel-Gonzalez, 42 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Ken Gnoss to serve a total sentence of 342 years to life in prison after being convicted in December of 2025 of multiple sexual assault crimes against 4 minors. Read full story
Candidate nomination period for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election extended to March 11 for certain offices
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following offices up for election in June have been extended to Wednesday, March 11 because one or more incumbents who were eligible to file did not do so by the March 6 deadline: Read full story
Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Erick Roeser announces he will not seek re-election for a third term
Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) Erick Roeser announced today that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming election. After more than 32 years of public service, including nine years leading the ACTTC Office, Roeser cited thoughtful reflection and discussions with his family in making the decision. Read full story
Santa Rosa Man Receives Life Sentence for Joe Rodota Trail Shooting
Defendant Steven Carter Strawn, forty-three years old, of Santa Rosa, was sentenced this morning by the Honorable Lynnette Brown to serve 50 years to life after he was convicted by a jury on November 10, 2025, for two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with an assault weapon, possession of an assault weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The defendant had previously been convicted of three prior strike offenses under California’s Three Strikes Law. Read full story
Sonoma County Historical Records Commission to recognize four at Collections and Archives ceremony
The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission today announced four recipients of its fifth annual Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections, or archives located within Sonoma County and focus on existing collections as well as recognizing special efforts to preserve and use archival material in promoting history and cultural preservation. Read full story
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