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Burn Permit Suspension Lifted Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
Effective December 9, 2019, the burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo, and Colusa counties was lifted by Cal Fire. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can resume burning on permissible burn days. Read full story
Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Prison for 35 Years for ViolentCrimes Committed over Two-Year Period
Defendant Bernabe Ramirez Martinez, 28 years old ofSanta Rosa, was sentenced Monday by the Honorable Peter Ottenweller to serve 35years and 4 months in state prison for his actions in three separate feloniescommitted over a two year period. Read full story
Santa Rosa Child Molester Sentenced to Prison forPossessing Child Pornography
Defendant Chad Allen Capitani, 48 years old of SantaRosa, was sentenced on December 5, 2019 to serve 8 years in state prison by theHonorable Mark Urioste after pleading in October of this year to charges ofpossession of child pornography. Read full story
Join a Free Bingocize Class for Fun and Falls Prevention
Two, free, Bingocize class series in January and February 2020 will teach adults age 60+ how to reduce their risk of falling by increasing strength balance and range of motion. Classes combine a fun game of Bingo with simple seated and standing exercises and falls prevention education to keep adults safely on their feet. All ability levels are welcome. Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story
Older Adults and Residents with Disabilities Invited to Discuss How to Improve Transportation System
Older adults and residents with disabilities discuss how to improve local transportation and add their input to the Sonoma County Connected Communities Transportation Study, on Friday, January 10, 1-3 p.m., at the CLSD Bill Platt Training Room, 38901 Ocean Drive, Gualala. Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story
Homeowners Reminded to Make Sure Contractors are Properly Licensed for all Jobs over $500
In 2017, theTubbs Fire struck Napa, Sonoma, and Lake Counties and nearly 6,000 structureswere destroyed, many of them homes. Santa Rosa communities are continuing torebuild and although the Contractors State License Board's (CSLB) attention hasbeen focused on protecting disaster survivors from being victimized byunlicensed contractors, folks not directly affected by the wildfires shouldalso stay on their guard when hiring someone for home improvement work. Read full story
Sonoma County Regional Parks Takes Ownership of 1,200 Acres for Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Explore the new Mark West Creek Regional Park & Preserve property during our 2020 park preview days. The park is not yet open to the public, but on preview days, you're welcome to hike the site and learn more about its special features. Read full story
Sonoma County Regional Parks Takes Ownership of 1,200 Acres for Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
Explore the new Mark West Creek Regional Park & Preserve property during our 2020 park preview days. The park is not yet open to the public, but on preview days, you're welcome to hike the site and learn more about its special features. Read full story
Youthful Offender Early Release Denied
Defendant Lawrence Reed, 34 of Vallejo, CA, was denied parole Tuesday following a “youthful offender” hearing held at Pelican Bay state Prison in front of the State Board of Parole Hearings. Read full story
Tax Relief for Fire Damaged Properties
The County of Sonomaannounced today that Assessor Deva Marie Proto and Tax Collector Erick Roeserare working together with Cal-Fire and other County departments to identify andadjust property tax values for properties damaged by the Kincade Fire. Propertyowners with over $10,000 in damage may be eligible to defer their firstproperty tax installment if they submit an Application for Reassessment ofProperty Damage by Misfortune or Calamity (Calamity Reassessment Applications)to the Assessor no later than December 10, 2019. Read full story