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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training conducted at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
The Sonoma County Fire District is participating in specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, strengthening regional preparedness and coordinated response capabilities for aviation emergencies. Read full story
Southwest Airlines begins service at Sonoma County airport, expanding regional air connectivity
Southwest Airlines began service at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) on Tuesday, adding a third major U.S. carrier to the regional airport and expanding flight options for residents and businesses across the North Bay. Read full story
Santa Rosa Child Molester Sentenced to Life in Prison
Gabriel Sanchez, 26 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Kristine Burk to serve a term of 35 years to life in state prison after pleading “no contest” in March of this year to six separate charges including committing a lewd act upon a child under the age of 14; committing a lewd act upon a child by force, fear, or duress; contacting a child for the purpose of child molestation; and manufacturing of child pornography. Sanchez’s six convictions related to three different victims. Read full story
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves ordinance to safeguard civil rights of immigrants
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today moved forward with an ordinance that prohibits County employees from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement operations, bans immigration authorities from using County property for enforcement actions, and affirms that the County does not collect or share immigration status unless required by law. The Board also approved $1.5 million to support immigrant community resource needs. Read full story
Sonoma County encourages secure online property tax payments
The Sonoma County Auditor‑Controller‑Treasurer‑Tax Collector’s Office is reminding taxpayers to use secure payment methods for their property taxes, as check‑fraud involving mailed payments continues to increase. The reminder comes in advance of the deadline for the second installment of secured property taxes, which must be paid by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Read full story
Sonoma Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair to be held on April 15
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, in partnership with the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, will host the Sonoma Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, April 15. The event is open to all community members and will be held at Altimira Middle School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Read full story
Sonoma County Regional Parks receives grant to restore critical salmon habitat on Mark West Creek
Sonoma County Regional Parks received a $1.5 million state grant to partner with local conservation groups on a three-year, process-based restoration project at Mark West Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve that will improve wetlands and stream conditions, reopen miles of habitat for coho salmon and steelhead, strengthen watershed resilience, reduce wildfire risk and support broader statewide biodiversity and climate-adaptation goals Read full story
Carmax Settles Consumer Protection Case for $1.1 Million
Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez, along with the District Attorneys of Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, and Ventura Counties, announced today the settlement of a consumer protection lawsuit against CarMax, which was approved by the Santa Clara Superior Court. The defendant will pay $1.1 million to settle a civil law enforcement complaint alleging that CarMax failed to timely transfer registrations and ownership documents for used car buyers across California. Read full story
Report: Mental health and homelessness services are expanding in Sonoma County under Measure O
Access to mental health care, substance use treatment and homelessness services has expanded across Sonoma County as voter-approved Measure O approaches the midpoint of its 10-year term, according to a new report presented today to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Read full story
Vamos a Nadar water safety classes begin April 11
Sonoma County Regional Parks’ Vamos a Nadar program returns April 11 with low-cost, bilingual water safety classes for families and children, expanding access to swimming skills and helping prevent drownings along the Russian River. Read full story
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