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Michigan Man Sentencedto 16 Years to Life for 2016 Thanksgiving Day Murder
Judge Robert LaForgesentenced Arent Daniel Julius Bradt to 15 years to life, plus one yearconsecutive for his use of a deadly weapon. Read full story
Cold Weather Advisory November 20, 2019
Effective Wednesday, November 20, 2019, Sonoma County is issuing a cold weather advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction for temperatures in the 30s overnight in parts of the county that might also be without power. Read full story
Aviso Para Clima Frío 20 de noviembre del 2019
A partir del miércoles 20 de noviembre del 2019, el Condado de Sonoma emitirá un aviso de clima frío en respuesta a la predicción del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de que las temperaturas bajaran a los 30 grados Fahrenheit durante la noche y en partes del condado donde podrían haber personas que no tendrán electricidad. Read full story
ColdWeather Warming Centers Open Overnight November 20
The County of Sonoma issued a cold weather advisory as temperatures are predicted to fall into the 30s tonight. For residents without heat due to the power shutoff, an overnight Warming Center will open at 8 p.m., allowing visitors to warm up and charge devices, such as cell phones. Unlike emergency shelters, no cots for sleeping will be provided. Read full story
Centro de calefacción abierto la noche del 20 de noviembre
ElCondado de Sonoma anunció que habrá temperaturas bajas que estarán en los 30 gradosFahrenheit esta noche. Para los residentes sin calefacción debido al corte deelectricidad, habrá un Centro de Calefacción que abrirá a las 8 p.m. ypermitirá a los visitantes calentarse y cargar sus dispositivos electrónicos,como teléfonos, etc. A diferencia de los Centros de Refugio, no habrácamas para dormir en estos lugares. Read full story
Sonoma County Department of Health Services Wins Distinguished Financial Times Intelligent Business Award
Sonoma County Department of Health Services(DHS) was recently honored with the distinguished international Financial TimesIntelligent Business Award for its groundbreaking ACCESS (Accessing CoordinatedCare to Enable Self-Sufficiency) Sonoma County Initiative. Read full story
Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced that a grant from theCalifornia Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will enable the Sonoma CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office to continue a specialized team to prosecute alcoholand drug-impaired driving cases. The $234,032 is for a one-year period fromOctober 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Read full story
Fire Debris Removal Deadlines and TrainingAnnounced
The County of Sonoma has established deadlines for property ownersto clear Kincade Fire debris following completion of the county sponsoredHousehold Hazardous Waste sweep. Property owners must submit a debris removalapplication form and site work plan by January 31, 2020. All components ofdebris removal, including soil testing, must be completed by May 15, 2020. Read full story
Kincade Fire Rebuilds
In response to the Kincade Fire County leadership recognized the need for swift action so property owners could start the rebuilding process as quickly as possible. Important elements include debris cleanup, expedited permitting processes, and additional services for fire survivors. Read full story
Community Meeting for Property OwnersImpacted by Kincade Fire
Community members with damaged or destroyed properties fromthe Kincade Fire are invited to attend a community meeting and insuranceworkshop on Saturday to receive assistance and support to help recover andrebuild. Read full story