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County Storm Update: Heavy Rain Brings Back Risk of Russian River Flooding, Flash Floods and Mudslides to Sonoma County
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts due to the strong winter storm forecasted to pass over Sonoma County today through Wednesday night, February 27, 2019. With the forecasted wind and rain, there is a significant risk for Russian River flooding, flash floods and mudslides across Sonoma County, including the areas that burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Read full story
Convicted Murderer Vernon Bragg Denied Parole
CaliforniaDepartment of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate Vernon Bragg, 65 years oldof Guerneville, was given a three year denial of parole by the State ofCalifornia Board of Parole Hearings following a hearing yesterday morning atthe California Medical Facility, Vacaville. Read full story
Actualización sobre Tormenta #5: Recursos para Limpieza de Desechos
Conel fin de asistir a los residentes y negocios afectados por la inundación delrío Russian, el Departamento de Transporte y Obras Públicas del Condado deSonoma, en colaboración con Recology, facilitará dos espacios durante lospróximos dos fines de semana para deshacerse de los desechos que trajo lainundación. Read full story
Sonoma County Storm Update 5: Debris RemovalResources
To assist residents and businesses affected by Russian River flooding, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works Department in collaboration with Recology will provide two debris removal clean-up events over the next two weekends. In addition, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency will provide the opportunity to dispose of toxic materials at one location on Tuesday, March 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read full story
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
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
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
¡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
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
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