Healdsburg Business Owners Impacted By Storms Eligible For Tax Relief

Business owners and taxpayers impacted by the storms are eligible for state emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties.

Healdsburg Election Results For City Council Race, Local Measures

Who is leading in the Healdsburg City Council race? Did Measure L or Measure M pass? See the latest results for Healdsburg, Sonoma County.

Healdsburg Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

Here’s your Election Day guide for Healdsburg including where to drop off your ballot or cast your vote in person.

Healdsburg Nov. 8 Election: Deadline To Register Is Today

The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.

Healdsburg Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your Healdsburg voter guide.

Drought Update: Healdsburg Residents Invited To Virtual Town Hall

Officials will provide an update on the drought situation in Sonoma County during a virtual town hall scheduled for Thursday.

Vacation Rental Complaint Hotline Launches In Sonoma County

If the property manager does not resolve the issue within one hour — or 30 minutes during quiet time — a complaint may be submitted.

More Homeless People Living In Healdsburg, Sonoma County Report Shows

Sonoma County's Homeless Point-In-Time Count report for 2022 showed a 5 percent increase in homeless countywide.

Russian River Water Restrictions Add To Region's Drought Woes

Many of the biggest impacts are being felt by residential drinking water systems that draw directly from the Russian River or tributaries.

Healdsburg Families Get Guaranteed Income: Sonoma County Pilot Program

The two-year program provides a guaranteed minimum income of $500 a month to 305 low-income families in Healdsburg, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Joe Rodota Trail: Sonoma County Begins Process Of Reopening

Part of the trail has been closed since July 8 over concerns about a homeless encampment’s impact on the safety of those using the pathway.

Sonoma County Virtual Town Hall: Drought Update, Russian River Impacts

Sonoma County officials and environmental leaders will hold a virtual town hall this week on the drought and its impacts on Sonoma County.

Healdsburg's American Legion Independence Day Fireworks

Here are important updates for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show that you should be aware of.

City Of Healdsburg Names New Assistant City Manager

The assistant city manager position has been vacant for over two years as the city reduced costs during the uncertainty of the pandemic.

Sonoma County Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Batteries On Patients

The convictions covered crimes against eight separate female chiropractic patients, five of whom were minors at the time.

Election Day In Healdsburg: Find Voting Centers And Drop Boxes

There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Sonoma County. Here’s how.

CA Primary Election 2022: Where To Vote In Healdsburg

Learn where the vote centers and drop boxes in Healdsburg are located.

Sonoma County Vineyard Executive May Face Hefty Environmental Fine

Hugh Reimers and Krasilsa Pacific Farms could face up to $3.75 million in fines, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board said.

Baby Formula Shortage: Bay Area Health Officials Share Guidance

Compared to other states California is faring better, but the shortages are still of concern. Here's what to know.

Sonoma County Releases Preliminary Homeless Count Statistics

Sonoma County, alongside other Bay Area counties, was able to stave off a predicted catastrophic increase in homelessness during COVID.

CA Drought: Russian River Water Draws In Jeopardy

Up to 2,000 rights holders in the Russian River watershed could soon lose access to their water under emergency drought rules.

Sonoma County Opens Waitlist For Housing Units In Healdsburg, Petaluma

The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept housing voucher applications May 23- July 1 for Project-Based Voucher waitlists.

Sonoma County To Consider Moratorium On New Vacation Rental Permits

If at least four of five supervisors vote to approve the moratorium, it would go into effect as an urgency ordinance.

Healdsburg City Council Member Skylaer Palacios Resigns

Palacios cited "housing instability" and "hostile treatment" in her resignation letter.

News Release: PG&E Resolves Kincade Fire Prosecution In Sonoma County

PG&E must hire at least 80 new wildfire safety-related positions in Sonoma County and must pay out a total of $20.25 million.

7 Women Sue Former Windsor Mayor, Allege He Drugged, Raped Them

The women allege Dominic Foppoli is a "sexual predator" who "used his power, connections and alcohol to prey on women in Sonoma County."

Legislation Would Ensure Fire Victims Not Taxed On PG&E Trust Payouts

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson has introduced legislation to ensure survivors do not have to pay taxes on payments from the PG&E Fire Victim Trust.

SoCo Registrar Of Voters To Host Virtual Community Briefing

The registrar will discuss the Voter's Choice Act election model going into effect in Sonoma County this year.

SoCo Emergency Operations Plan Incorporates Cultural Competency

The 2022 Sonoma County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan is the first in the state to incorporate cultural competency.

Sonoma County Allocates $950K For Healdsburg Project Homekey Site

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate capital funds for L&M Village, formerly known as the L&M Hotel.

Windsor Man Sentenced For Firing Shots Into A Home, Selling Drugs

The charges resulted from two separate incidents in Petaluma and Santa Rosa that happened within a matter of weeks.

Russian River Water Supply Dam Being Inflated

Due to a dry winter and warm temperatures, the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water)began the multi-day process of inflating the dam.

Sonoma County Historical Records Commission Presents 4 Awards

The Sonoma County Historical Records Commission announced four recipients of its inaugural Collections and Archives Recognition Awards.

2 Convicted In 2018 Kidnapping, Rape In Sonoma County

Kidnapped from San Francisco, the victim was discovered walking in the middle of West Napa Street. Her attackers were identified using DNA.

Sonoma County Groundwater Agencies Host Rate, Fee Study Meetings 

The groundwater sustainability agencies, Petaluma Valley, Sonoma Valley and Santa Rosa Plain, will hold a series of community meetings.

Sonoma County Thanks Health Care Workers, Partners, Community

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and public health leaders recognized the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sonoma County Approves 45% Cut In Cannabis Cultivation Tax Rates 

The reduced rates will be retroactive to July 1, 2021, and are intended to mitigate financial hardship for local operators.

Permit Sonoma Announces Public Meetings Seeking Input On Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan

Permit Sonoma is announcing three workshops to seek public input on the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan policies and procedures. ...

Sonoma County Man Sentenced To Serve 125 Years-To-Life In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 2 Victims

Defendant Cecilio Castaneda, 55 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced yesterday by the Honorable Robert LaForge.

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Helicopter Program Funded For 1 Year

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved funding the Sheriff's Office helicopter program, known as Henry 1, through June 20 ...