The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"
"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog."
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The Press Democrat reports "How a sexting case involving a deputy led the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office to revamp its internal investigation system"
"Deputy Jordan Puleo found out he was under investigation and deleted some of the texts from his county issued phone, leading to procedural changes that have been lauded by the county’s law enforcement watchdog."
Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
On behalf of the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition, we are pleased to release the 2025-2026 Local Homelessness Services NOFA. Please note that funding amounts are not yet know but approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available in this NOFA. The full timeline is included in the NOFA, along with the application materials.
Weekly roundup for December 20, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Get ready: more atmospheric rivers headed toward Sonoma County; 2) Help shape Sonoma County’s transportation future; 3) IOLERO partners with SSU to research public’s perceptions about community-oriented policing; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Press Releases
Development underway for permanent supportive housing project at George’s Hideaway
Demolition has begun at George’s Hideaway, the former tavern and restaurant in west Sonoma County, making way for permanent supportive housing. The project at George’s Hideaway, located along Highway 116 in Guerneville, involves the creation of 21 units of permanent supportive housing and a navigation center.
Sonoma County suspends issuing well permits after court order
Permit Sonoma has suspended issuing non-emergency well permits in compliance with a Sonoma County Superior Court order. The order, which was served to the County on Dec. 17, stems from the lawsuit Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper vs. County of Sonoma. It requires the County to “suspend all non-emergency water well permitting” based on concerns that the County has not complied with the Public Trust Doctrine.
Memorial to recognize 60 lives lost in Sonoma County’s unhoused community
On Dec. 20, one day before National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, HomeFirst and Sonoma County Department of Health Services will host a memorial to honor individuals who lost their lives over the last year while living without housing in Sonoma County. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Arlene Francis Center, 99 6th St., Santa Rosa. The space is being provided by FS Global, and Community Foundation Sonoma County granted the needed funding to host the memorial.