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March 12, 2026 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

$1.5 million grant secured to replace Spud Point Marina icehouse

Sonoma County Regional Parks has secured the final funding needed to replace the aging icehouse at Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay. The $2.78 million project will modernize the only bulk ice production facility between San Francisco and Fort Bragg, supporting commercial and sport fishing fleets, local seafood businesses and Bodega Bay’s working waterfront. Read full story

March 11, 2026 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Parks for All – Measure M annual tax funding report highlights cumulative investments in parks, trails, programs

The latest Parks for All – Measure M report highlights how the voter-approved sales tax generated nearly $15 million in 2024-25 and has supported long-term investments in parks, trails and community programs across Sonoma County. Read full story

March 10, 2026 | Office of the District Attorney

Santa Rosa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Molesting Multiple Children

Juan Ferrel-Gonzalez, 42 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced today by the Honorable Ken Gnoss to serve a total sentence of 342 years to life in prison after being convicted in December of 2025 of multiple sexual assault crimes against 4 minors. Read full story

March 09, 2026 | Registrar of Voters

Candidate nomination period for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election extended to March 11 for certain offices

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following offices up for election in June have been extended to Wednesday, March 11 because one or more incumbents who were eligible to file did not do so by the March 6 deadline: Read full story

March 06, 2026 | Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Department

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

March 04, 2026 | Office of the District Attorney

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

March 04, 2026 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor

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

March 03, 2026 | Board of Supervisors Department

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

February 23, 2026 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

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

February 20, 2026 | Office of the District Attorney

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