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February 07, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Annual Sonoma County Hunger Index Reports that 1/3 of Residents Went Hungry in 2018

According to the 2019 Sonoma County Hunger Index, though more low-income families could afford to buy enough food in 2018, between what poor residents could buy and what local non-profits and government programs could provide. Read full story

February 06, 2020 | Department of Health Services

February2020: Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health Month

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February 2020 Sonoma County Children’s Dental Health month. The month-long observation, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), promotes the benefits of good oral health for children. Read full story

February 05, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Annapolis Man Sentenced for 2018 Domestic ViolenceIncident & 2019 Criminal Threat Against a Deputy Sheriff

Defendant Edgar UrielFigueroa Garcia, 35 years old of Annapolis, was sentenced today by the HonorableBradford DeMeo to serve three years and eight months in state prison afterhaving pled guilty in November of last year to two felony charges for assaulton his then pregnant girlfriend, and threats to kill a Sonoma County DeputySheriff. Read full story

February 03, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Explore Foster Parenting at One-Hour Talk February 24

Learn how to make a difference in a child’s life at </span><span><a href="http://sonomafostercare.org/">Explore Foster Parenting a one-hour talk on Monday, February 24, 6-7 p.m., 2255 Challenger Way, Suite 100,Santa Rosa. To reserve a seat, call (707)-565-4274. Read full story

February 02, 2020 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Vote by Mail BallotsNow Available for The March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election

Vote by Mail ballots for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election, are now available from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office. Read full story

January 28, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

Petaluma Man Sentenced to One Hundred Years-to-Life for Molesting Two Children

Defendant Pedro Ibanez, 46 years old of Petaluma, was sentenced earlier today to serve one hundred years-to-life in state prison by the Honorable Bradford DeMeo after having been found guilty by a jury in November of last year to four felony counts of child molestation with enhancements for having multiple victims under the age of 14. Read full story

January 28, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Older Adults and Residents with Disabilities Invited to Discuss Improving County Transportation

Older adults age 60+ and residents with disabilities are invited to discuss improving County transportation at two upcoming meetings hosted by the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging, on February 19 in Petaluma and on February 21 in Sonoma. Read full story

January 28, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Free Petaluma BingocizeClass Offers Fun and Falls Prevention

Sign up for a free, four-class, Bingocize series starting Wednesday, February 19, in Petaluma. Classes combine a fun game of Bingo with simple seated and standing exercises and falls prevention education to keep older adults and seniors safely on their feet. Santa Rosa, CA. Read full story

January 24, 2020 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Activities Guide Features Dozens of Hikes, Outings and Events

Find new ways to enjoy the outdoors with Sonoma County Regional Parks’ latest activities guide. The Winter/Spring 2020 guide highlights dozens of events from January through May and offers a wide range of activities, including hikes, camps, family outings, clubs, and special events. Read full story

January 24, 2020 | Office of the District Attorney

SocorroSierra Sentenced to Life Without Possibility of Parole For Murder of CloverdaleMan

DefendantSocorro Sierra, 35 years old of Healdsburg,was sentenced today by the Honorable Dana Simonds for the 2018 murder of JoseEvelio Martinez, a 46 year old resident of Cloverdale and longtime employee ofFriedman’s Home Improvement. Read full story