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February 21, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Senior Art Show Registration Open to Artists Age 60+

Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division. Read full story


February 21, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Registración para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores está abierta para los artistas mayores que 60 años

La registración está abierta hasta el viernes, 1 de abril, para el desfile de arte de adultos mayores para el año 2019. Register through Friday, April 1, for the 2019 Senior Art Show, the annual non-juried display hosted by Sonoma County Human Services Department Adult and Aging Division.  Read full story


February 20, 2019 | Department of Human Services

Protect Yourself! Improve Balance, Prevent Falls at Free Trainings

Harmful falls are the #1 reason older adults and seniors end up at the emergency room. Don’t restrict your activities because of worries about falling on uneven ground or stairs -- learn how to protect yourself and stay safely on your feet. Read full story


February 20, 2019 | Department of Human Services

¡Protéjase! Mejore su equilibrio, prevenga las caídas en un Entrenamiento Gratis

La primera razón por la que los adultos de mayor edad acaban en el cuarto de emergencias es por caerse. No limite sus actividades por preocupación de que se va a caer sobre el piso desnivelado o por las escaleras aprenda como puede protegerse y mantenerse seguro en sus pies. Read full story


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