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District 3 Monthly Newsletter November 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall improvements, the Community Vision Phase of the Sonoma County General Plan, a new study on septic systems and more! Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Weekly roundup for November 1, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Ballot security, early voting ahead of election day; 2) Are you ready for the next earthquake?; 3) 3rd Annual Finding History Day happens Nov. 2; 4) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Early in-person voting expands this weekend for November 5 General Election
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 General Election will expand this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto reminded the public today. Twenty-four vote centers will open Saturday, joining seven that have been open since Saturday, Oct. 26, for a total of 31. Voters can cast their ballots at any Vote Center in the county; they are not assigned to a specific location. Read full story
CalFire to lift burn permit suspension in Sonoma County
The burn permit suspension in Sonoma County will be lifted on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m., CalFire has announced. The state fire agency is formally canceling the burn suspension in Sonoma, Colusa, Lake, Napa Solano and Yolo counties. Read full story
Nominations open for the 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2024 Collections and Archives Recognition Awards. This award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of individuals, groups, agencies, collections and archives located within Sonoma County. Nominees located within the boundaries of Sonoma County and practicing the collection and preservation of historical records for the promotion of history and cultural preservation qualify for the award. Read full story
IOLERO Newsletter October 29, 2024
We're excited to announce that the Director of IOLERO, John Alden has been elected to the NACOLE Board of Directors! On October 16, 2024, the NACOLE membership chose John for a three-year term. He will work alongside a committed team to support not only NACOLE members but also the broader civilian oversight community. Read full story
Weekly roundup for October 25, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Boost wildfire safety with free risk assessment; 2) Early voting underway ahead of Nov. 5 General Election; 3) Black Cod Week supports local fishing industry through Oct. 27: 4) Sonoma County Regional Parks launches equity survey; 5) This week’s podcast: Managing water in a changing climate; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Early in-person voting begins this weekend for November 5 General Election
Early in-person voting for the November 5 General Election will begin this weekend in Sonoma County, Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto reminded voters today. Seven Vote Centers will be open for 11 consecutive days from Saturday, October 26 to Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Election Day itself when the hours will be extended from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read full story
Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board 2025 Elections
The Sonoma County Homeless Coalition Board is the decision-making body of the Sonoma County Continuum of Care. Read full story
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sonoma County law enforcement agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at law enforcement agencies in the cities of Cotati, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Town of Windsor. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid and liquid forms of prescription drugs from Sonoma County residents. Vape pens and other e-cigarette devices will also be collected only after the batteries are removed from the devices. Read full story
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