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Sonoma County Board of Supervisors advances Cannabis Program update
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced the Cannabis Program update, taking a straw vote to approve parts of the updated program following a public hearing. Read full story
Early in-person voting expands this weekend for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election expands this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez reminded voters today. There will be 14 Vote Centers open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Election Day when hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read full story
DxE Activist Zoe Rosenberg Convicted by Jury of Felony Conspiracy and Aggravating Sentencing Factor After Month and Half Long Trial
Zoe Rosenberg, 23-years-old of Berkeley, was convicted earlier today by a Sonoma County jury following an approximately 7-week-long trial of a felony charge of Conspiracy, and 2 misdemeanor counts of trespass which occurred on 5/21/23 and 6/13/23, and 1 count of tampering with a vehicle for her actions on 6/13/23. Read full story
Statement on Domestic Violence
We, the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights, speak today with profound concern and an unwavering call to action. Recent remarks by President Trump—characterizing domestic violence as a “lesser crime” or mere “little fights” within the home—do more than echo outdated societal norms. They actively undermine efforts to prevent and respond to a crime that continues to endanger countless lives every day. Read full story
Dr. Michael Stacey named Sonoma County interim health officer
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today appointed Dr. Michael Stacey as Sonoma County’s interim health officer, replacing Dr. Karen Smith, who has held this role since last October. His appointment becomes effective Nov. 1 and will extend through Oct. 31, 2026 unless the County successfully recruits a permanent health officer prior to that date. Read full story
Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport announces non-stop service to Ontario on Alaska Airlines
Sonoma County Airport today announced that Alaska Airlines will add Ontario, CA, as a non-stop destination from STS. The popular route will operate daily, with the first flight scheduled for March 18. Alaska Airlines will service Ontario with daily round-trip flights, utilizing their 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft. Read full story
Sonoma County monitoring potential immigration action, preparing to support impacted communities
The County of Sonoma is monitoring reports of possible federal immigration enforcement activity in the Bay Area and is working with partner organizations to provide accurate information and access to support services. Read full story
Early in-person voting opens this weekend for Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election begins this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez reminded voters today. Seven Vote Centers will be open for 11 consecutive days from Saturday, Oct. 25, until Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 4. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Election Day when hours will be extended from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read full story
Chipotle Settles Consumer Protection Case for Violating California’s Gift Card Redemption Law
District Attorney Carla Rodriquez, along with the District Attorneys of Los Angeles, Shasta and Ventura counties, announced today that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., has entered into a Stipulated Judgment and will pay $246,000 in civil penalties, restitution, and costs to resolve allegations of violating California’s gift card redemption law. Read full story
Prescribed burn operations planned at Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks and CAL FIRE will conduct a prescribed fire operation at Sonoma Valley Regional Park beginning Oct. 22, as part of an ongoing, carefully planned effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve ecosystem health and support community safety through low-intensity, ecologically beneficial fire management. Read full story
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