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Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Erick Roeser announces he will not seek re-election for a third term
Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (ACTTC) Erick Roeser announced today that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming election. After more than 32 years of public service, including nine years leading the ACTTC Office, Roeser cited thoughtful reflection and discussions with his family in making the decision. Read full story
Santa Rosa Man Receives Life Sentence for Joe Rodota Trail Shooting
Defendant Steven Carter Strawn, forty-three years old, of Santa Rosa, was sentenced this morning by the Honorable Lynnette Brown to serve 50 years to life after he was convicted by a jury on November 10, 2025, for two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with an assault weapon, possession of an assault weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The defendant had previously been convicted of three prior strike offenses under California’s Three Strikes Law. Read full story
Sonoma County Historical Records Commission to recognize four at Collections and Archives ceremony
The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission today announced four recipients of its fifth annual Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections, or archives located within Sonoma County and focus on existing collections as well as recognizing special efforts to preserve and use archival material in promoting history and cultural preservation. Read full story
Board of Supervisors honors work of Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today recognized the work of volunteers who serve on civil grand juries, the independent watchdog that investigates local government to promote efficiency and integrity in public service. Read full story
New Belonging Framework sets direction for improving public access, experiences in Sonoma County parks
Sonoma County Regional Parks has adopted a community-informed Belonging Framework to guide long-term efforts to improve accessibility, equity and inclusive experiences across its parks, programs and facilities. Read full story
Rohnert Park man sentenced to 8 years in prison for domestic violence causing severe injury
Defendant John Steven Lombardo, forty-nine years old, of Rohnert Park, was sentenced today to serve 8 years in state prison by the Honorable Gloria F. Rhynes after pleading no contest in January of this year to felony charges of domestic violence causing great bodily injury, as well as a violation of a domestic violence criminal protective order. Read full story
Sonoma County health officer issues freeze alert
The Sonoma County health officer has issued a freeze alert in response to the prediction by the National Weather Service (NWS) of sub-freezing temperatures overnight tonight through Friday morning. Read full story
Sonoma County Transit marks addition of 11th zero-emission bus, strengthening regional and fare-free transit
Sonoma County Transit has added its 11th zero-emission bus to its fixed-route fleet, a milestone that supports cleaner air, strengthens regional transit coordination, and enables SCT to provide zero-emission bus service in Healdsburg. Read full story
Larson Park reopens after major renovation
Sonoma County Regional Parks announced the reopening of Larson Park in Sonoma following a $4.03 million renovation that adds new sports fields and courts, upgraded amenities and more inclusive, accessible spaces shaped by community input. Read full story
Sonoma County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on 1982 Cloverdale Murder
Defendant James Oliver Unick was convicted today by a Sonoma County jury of murdering 13-year-old Sarah Geer in 1982. As a result of the jury’s verdict of guilty and finding true that the defendant committed a special circumstance related to the sexual assault during the commission of the murder, the defendant will be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Read full story
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