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“Wastewater Woman” Joins theFight Against Grease, Wipes and Unwanted Meds
Something as simple as flushing the toilet can causebig problems. Just ask your local wastewater treatment plant worker. Read full story
Free Parking for Veterans on 2018 Holiday Weekend
In honor of Veterans Day, military members and veterans willreceive free parking at all Sonoma County Regional Parks for the upcomingholiday weekend. Passes are available in advance atSonomaCounty Regional Parks’ main office and SonomaCounty Veterans Service Office and from Nov. 3 through the holiday weekend at the staffed entrances to SpringLake, Doran and Ragle Ranch parks. Read full story
County of Sonoma OfficialsInaugurate Innovative Traffic Warning Sign
County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works officials along with representatives of District Four Supervisor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, James Gore, and representatives of District Five Supervisor, Lynda Hopkins, will be joined by Sebastopol artist Patrick Amiot and members of the public for a special gathering to inaugurate the new Laughlin Road Artistic Warning Sign on Wednesday, October 31 at 9 a.m. Read full story
Sonoma County High Schools Reduce Carbon Footprint During Commute
Efforts to shift school commutes away fromsingle-rider trips to more sustainable modes of transportation, such aswalking, bicycling, carpooling, and public transit are making a difference at12 Sonoma County high schools. Read full story
DefendantSentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Child Molest Convictions
DefendantGuadalupe Barragan-Zepeda, 52 years-old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced on ThursdayOctober 25, 2018 by the Honorable Judge Robert LaForge to 6 years prison afterhaving pled no contest in September of this year to three felony sexual assaultcharges. Read full story
New Individual ProfessionalAdvancement Grants for Artists Announced
Creative Sonoma, a division ofSonoma County’s Economic Development Board, announces a new grant in continuedsupport of Sonoma County artists who were affected by the Wildfires in 2017. Read full story
Sonoma County Economic Development Board Wins IEDC Silver Award for #GoSoCo Campaign
2018-10-24 false Immediate Sonoma County Economic Develoopment Board Wins Silver Award for #GoSoCo Campaign Santa Rosa CA The Sonoma County Economic Development Board received an Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award forits “ #GoSoCo – All You Need Is Local” PostWildfire Read full story
Local Forum to Highlight Energy Efficiency andConservation Resources for the Agricultural Community
Farmers,vineyard owners, and other agricultural business owners are invited toparticipate in a free workshop on Tuesday, November 6 from 9 AM to 11 AM at theFarm Bureau Office to hear best practices from local farmers about energy and efficiencyand water conservation. Read full story
Department of Transportation and Public Works Teamswith Local Artist PatrickAmiot on Innovative Traffic Control Measure
The County of SonomaDepartment of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) today announced aninnovative partnership with Sebastopol artist Patrick Amiot to create twosix-foot-eight-inch vultures that will be mounted on a mast arm over LaughlinRoad to discourage long semi-truck traffic between River Road and NorthLaughlin Road. Read full story
Admiral Callaghan Professional Center and Related CompaniesOrdered to Pay Penalties of $50,000, Restitution to Tenants And InvestigativeCosts Of $10,000 in Price Gouging Case
District AttorneyJill Ravitch announced today that Admiral Callaghan Professional Center, LLC;Admiral Callaghan Professional Center II, LLC; JMFGEM, LLC; ACPC 1, LLC; andACPC 2, LLC agreed to a Stipulated Judgment, approved and ordered by SonomaCounty Superior Court Judge Rene Chouteau, requiring the corporations to pay$50,000 in civil penalties, $10,000 in investigative costs. Read full story