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District 1 March 2024 Short Newsletter
I hope you are staying dry amidst another drizzly week! I am feeling thankful that, despite all the rain, we have had enough space between storms to avoid significant flooding this winter. Additionally, I’m grateful that various cities opened warming shelters, including the City of Sonoma, for our unhoused neighbors this past very cold weekend. Here's hoping we get some sunshine soon! Please continue reading for March announcements, upcoming events, and community news Read full story
Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story
Spill of partially treated wastewater at Russian River County Sanitation District Treatment Plant
Beginning late in the evening of Friday, March 1 into the early morning of Saturday, March 2, the Russian River County Sanitation District Treatment Plant experienced a spill of secondary treated wastewater. The cause of the spill is believed to be related to the weekend storm event. Read full story
Sonoma County highlights critical work of civil grand juries, encourages people to volunteer for service
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today honored the important work of civil grand juries in investigating and reporting on local governmental operations to ensure they are being conducted efficiently, honestly and in the best interest of the public. Read full story
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall opens new music studio
Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall has opened a new music recording studio with the goal of promoting self-expression, positivity and wellness among youth detained at the facility with the assistance of local music professionals. Read full story
Sonoma County health officials issue cold weather warning
The County of Sonoma today issued a cold weather warning in response to the National Weather Service frost advisory from midnight to 10 a.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service is also predicting sub-freezing wind chill temperatures from Sunday into early Monday. Officials recommend that residents limit time outdoors, as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for March 1, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) More rain, cold temperatures predicted this weekend; 2) First-ever Farmworker Resource Fair this Sunday, March 3; 3) Annual job fair for unhoused community on March 20; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Public Forum on Homelessness (#4) - Addressing Homelessness 101
You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief overview on homelessness and the types of housing and shelter options that are available, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about homelessness in Sonoma County. Read full story
Early in-person voting to expand this weekend for March election
Early in-person voting for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election will expand this weekend, Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters, announced today. Twenty-four vote centers will open Saturday, joining seven that have been open since February 24, for a total of 31. Voters can vote at any vote center in the county; they are not assigned to a specific location. Read full story
February 2024 Newsletter: Climate Action, Improving Service Delivery, and More!
New Composting Facility Coming to Sonoma County, Plans for Climate Center at SDC, and County Strategies to Improve Service Delivery. Read our District 3 February 2024 Newsletter for details! Read full story