The Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, if passed and signed by the Governor, would make a person who was convicted of a controlling offense that was committed when the person was 25 years of age or younger and for which they were sentenced to life... Continue
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From CalMatters and their economy reporter Levi Sumagaysay: California homeowners and renters should prepare for their insurance premiums to rise: The Insurance Department on Thursday approved the first catastrophe model that insurers can factor into the rates they charge policy holders. Citing increased fire risks... Continue
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across... Continue
Sonoma County residents are invited to participate in a community forum to learn about when the Sheriff’s Office Detention Division provides information about certain incarcerated persons to federal immigration authorities. This public meeting, the TRUTH Act Forum, is required under a 2017 state law. The... Continue
By David Bolling A contentious plan to merge Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) – and its Unity Kitchen – with Petaluma-based Sonoma Family Meal, has resulted in the resignation of longtime SOS Executive Director Kathy King, the resignation of at least one SOS Board member, and... Continue
The Sonoma Planning Commission will hold a Study Session at its meeting of July 17, 2025 to evaluate proposed site design for a proposed 51-unit or 61-unit multi-family for-sale residential development on an essentially vacant 2.99-acre parcel located at 20455 Fifth Street East, at the... Continue
At its meeting of July 16, 2025, the Sonoma City Council will discuss and potentially take action to approve an amendment to its agreement with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department that extends the term of the agreement through the year 2030. The staff report addresses... Continue
Sonoma Land Trust has created a blog under the name "Transform SDC", and recently posted the following update. After various approvals today by the Board of Supervisors, Sonoma County is poised to launch a second round of public hearings and regulatory review under the California... Continue
A Sonoma County program that helps homeowners pay for improvements that utilize energy and water more efficiently and hardens buildings against wildfires and earthquakes, is being phased out amid new federal requirements. The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program, which allows residential property owners to finance... Continue
A Sonoma Grand Jury Report calls attention to deficiencies in Sonoma County's Evacuation plans. The report notes that Sonoma County has endured four major wildfires and several severe floods in eight years. Each incident exposed the same weaknesses: narrow highways with inadequate capacity, sparse alternate... Continue