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February 19, 2019 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa RosaMan Receives Life SentenceFor Sexually Assaulting A Child During Rohnert ParkBurglary

Defendant NoahLuke Holland, 22 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today to 25 years tolife in prison by the Honorable Bradford DeMeo for crimes committed against achild during the commission of a residential burglary. Read full story


February 15, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Storm Update 4: Damage Assessments to Begin

With the Atmospheric River no longer a threat to residents, Sonoma County closed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 12 p.m. today. Although the EOC is closing for this storm, Emergency Management staff will continue to work with partner agencies to monitor conditions. The evacuation advisory issued yesterday for low-lying areas along the Russian River remains in effect until 10:00 p.m. this evening. Read full story


February 15, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta #4: Comienza la Evaluación de Daños

El Condado de Sonoma desactivó su Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC) hoy a las 12 p.m. debido a que el Rio Atmosférico que pasó por nuestra zona ya no es considerado un peligro para los residentes del condado. Aunque el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia fue cerrado, personal del Departamento de Manejo de Emergencias continúa trabajando con otras agencias para seguir monitoreando la situación. Las evacuaciones voluntarias emitidas ayer para residentes de terrenos bajos cercanos al Rio Russian continúan en efecto hasta las 10 de la noche de hoy. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update #2:

The latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates the Russian River will reach flood stages in Guerneville at 10 am on Thursday, February 14th. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta #2:

The latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates the Russian River will reach flood stages in Guerneville at 10 am on Thursday, February 14th. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County Storm Update 3: Advisory Evacuation Notice

The latest prediction from the California Nevada River Forecast Center indicates the Russian River has now reached minor flood stages, and it is anticipated that it will peak at 1 am tomorrow, February 15, at a crest of 36 feet at Guerneville. It is expected that the Russian River will recede below flood levels, at 32 feet, at 10 pm on Friday, February 15. Read full story


February 14, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Actualización sobre Tormenta #3: Evacuaciones Voluntarias

El último reporte del Centro de Pronósticos de Ríos de California y Nevada indica que el rio Russian alcanzó niveles de inundación mínima y se prevé que alcance su nivel más crítico de desbordamiento, a los 36 pies, en Guerneville el viernes, 15 de febrero, a la 1 de la mañana. Se espera que el nivel del rio regrese a niveles normales, bajo 32 pies, el mismo viernes a las 10 de la noche. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Regional Parks Hosts Community Meeting for North Coast Trails

Sonoma County Regional Parks invites the public to a Feb. 23informational meeting for two trails planned on the North Coast. Park plannerswill provide updates on a 1.1-miletrail proposed for the Kashia CoastalReserve north of Salt Point State Park and a .9-miletrail proposed for Stewarts Point Ranch. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

Sonoma County Secure Families Fund Launches

The SonomaCounty Secure Families Fund is proud to announce the launch of the SecureFamilies Collaborative, a network of non-profit organizations established toprovide pro bono immigration and other legal assistance to immigrant familiesin Sonoma County. Read full story


February 13, 2019 | Board of Supervisors Department

El Fondo de Familias Seguras del Condado de Sonoma

El Fondo de Familias Seguras del Condado de Sonoma se enorgullece en anunciar el lanzamiento de la Coalición de Familias Seguras, una red de organizaciones no lucrativas establecida con el fin de proveer asistencia legal gratuita de inmigración y otros servicios a las familias inmigrantes del Condado de Sonoma. Read full story