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2025 August 14 - Matteo Alexander Ramirez-Santos
This report details the investigation into the officer-involved fatal shooting of Matteo Alexander Ramirez-Santos by Santa Rosa Police Department officers on August 14, 2025. The incident followed a series of violent events, including domestic violence and threats involving Mr. Ramirez-Santos, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call from his ex-girlfriend who reported being assaulted and threatened with a firearm. A standoff ensued at the Keegan Drive residence, during which Mr. Ramirez-Santos refused to surrender and made statements indicating suicidal intent and threats against officers. Mr. Ramirez-Santos was shot with a single round discharged from a firearm by Santa Rosa Police Department Officer Sean Keaney. Mr. Ramirez-Santos died because of those gunshot wounds.The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department led the investigation, with support from the District Attorney’s Office, in accordance with established protocols for officer-involved fatalities. The report summarizes the facts, including Mr. Ramirez-Santos’ criminal background, the events leading up to the shooting, and the actions of law enforcement during the standoff. Body-worn camera footage and witness statements confirmed that Mr. Ramirez-Santos was armed and fired at officers before being fatally shot by Officer Sean Keaney, who acted to protect fellow officers from imminent harm.After a thorough review of the evidence and applicable legal standards, the District Attorney concluded that the use of deadly force was justified under California law. The investigation found no basis for criminal charges against the involved officers, citing the imminent threat posed by Mr. Ramirez-Santos and his intent to provoke a lethal confrontation. Read full story
Notice of Partial Cancellation: Behavioral Health Services Act-Funded Program Services RFP
Notice is hereby given that a portion of the above-referenced Request for Proposals (RFP) is being cancelled, in accordance with County’s reservation of rights under Part 5, Section I.C of the RFP. Specifically: the scope of services under the RFP is being reduced, to eliminate Category 1.4 – Family and Client Education & Support Program as found in Attachment G (BHSA-Funded Program Descriptions and Allocations) of the RFP. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter April 2026
April Updates from Supervisor Coursey: Budget Workshops, New Mobile Services, Earth Day and Other Community Events. Read full story
Latest News | April 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Permit Sonoma’s community newsletter. You'll find important updates about projects, policies, and opportunities to get involved. Our goal is to keep you informed and connected and work together for a sustainable Sonoma County. Read full story
RFP for Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services. Fee studies will help to ensure the Department utilizes overhead rates that accurately account for the true cost of providing various services, and to assess appropriate fees and rates that will allow the Department to recover the actual costs incurred for fee-related services. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter April 13, 2026
This month's newsletter features the IOLERO Director’s take on how we should, and should not, communicate with ICE. Read full story
RFP for Building Use for Peer Wellness Center Services
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Building Use for Peer Wellness Center Services. The County intends to award two revocable license agreements to a single operator for the use of these facilities to provide recovery-oriented, peer-led behavioral health services designed to promote hope, empowerment, community connection, and improved quality of life for adults experiencing serious behavioral health challenges. Read full story
IOLERO in the news
The Press Democrat and KQED - April 2026 Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter April 1, 2026
This month's newsletter features a continuing dialogue when each year, IOLERO invites the Sheriff to respond to its Annual Report and then provides a formal reply to those comments. IOLERO’s reply to the Sheriff’s most recent response explains our complaint intake process, why we audit cases even when they are received late from the Sheriff’s Office, how our investigations comply with state law, and how our commitment to thorough and complete complaint investigations leads to stronger outcomes. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter March 2026
Read the latest newsletter from Supervisor Coursey regarding Measure O Funds, Casa Roseland, MASCOTS, community surveys, ways to get involved in your community and local events. Read full story
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