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County Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate.
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Weekly roundup for September 12, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1); Free e-waste recycling event this weekend; 2) Mental Health workshop: Suicide Prevention training September 18; 3) Big Names, Big Ideas: Sonoma County Library’s Author Talks Series; 4) Conservation Sonoma public workshop September 22; 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Weekly Roundup for September 5, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach September 6; 2) Sonoma Ready! event September 6 in Windsor; 3) Regional Parks ‘Water Bark’ runs through September; 4) Hudeman Slough boat launch closed temporarily; and 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma
Weekly Roundup for August 29, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Coastal ecology event at Doran Beach Sept. 6; 2) Wildfire risk reduction webinar Sept. 10; 3) Regional Parks survey on strategic plan; 4) Sonoma County Transit is free for youth and students; 5) Latest career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note.
Press Releases
County Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate.
Public invited to share input on federal Coastal Management Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments on a plan that could lead to the dismantling of environmental protections for California’s coast. NOAA is reviewing the Coastal Management Program, which is implemented by the California Coastal Commission, the State Coastal Conservancy and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Sonoma County fairgrounds celebrates 250 years of freedom with fireworks, World Pillow Fighting Championships
The Sonoma County Fair and Events Center is excited to announce Red, White & Pillow Fights, a community celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will feature one of the largest fireworks displays in Sonoma County, along with family-friendly entertainment, food, music, and the return of a beloved local tradition—Pillow Fighting Championships.
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