Rohnert Park, Cotati 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.

Rohnert Park, Cotati Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting

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

Sonoma County Drought Update: Public 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.

City Of Cotati Earns 2020 GFOA Triple Crown Award

Cotati is one of only 292 government agencies across the United States to earn this recognition.

More Homeless People Living In Rohnert Park And Cotati, Report Finds

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

City Of Cotati: Housing Element Update

"Participation from the community is vital to ensure that Cotati’s values are identified and articulated in the Housing Element."

Rohnert Park, Cotati Awarded Grants For Mobile Crisis Response Teams

A $2.49 million state grant will help the cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Cotati establish mobile crisis service programs.

City Of Cotati: Street Project Updates

The city is paving 5.4 miles of streets. Here's how to find the street-by-street paving schedule.

Bay Area Cities Cancel Elections As Districting May Limit Challengers

At least five Bay Area cities have canceled entire or partial city council elections this year because of a lack of candidates.

City Of Cotati To Hold Creek Week Cleanup Sept. 17-24

Here's how to participate in a cleanup along the Laguna de Santa Rosa creek trail in Cotati.

City Of Cotati: iPad Giveaway

Cotati residents can enter to win an iPad; here's how.

George's Hideaway In Guerneville Approved As Project Homekey Site

The former tavern and restaurant will be the sixth overall Sonoma County site funded through the state initiative for housing the homeless.

City Of Cotati: Deadline Extension Notice

The deadline to file paperwork to run for one of two open Council seats was extended to 5 pm Wednesday since an incumbent did not file.

Rohnert Park Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Molesting Minors

Dana McGowan gained access to the young females through family friendships, most of which began through work and social relationships.

Man Sentenced For Shooting Elderly Brother-In-Law In Rohnert Park

Gerald Jacinth wore a Trump Halloween mask, a white beard and a Santa hat in the "horrific" shooting Dec. 26, 2020 at the victim's home.

Penngrove Traffic Concerns: Supervisors Allot Funds For Traffic Study

"We have heard our constituents' significant concerns over increased traffic disturbance in the Penngrove area."

Joe Rodota Trail Reopens In Sonoma County, Encampments Cleared

Some fencing will remain in place for the time being to prevent other encampments from forming along the trail.

City Of Cotati Seeks Input On New City Seal

See three draft concepts and leave comments for the city as it moves forward with refining and ultimately selecting a new city seal.

Judge's Order Halts Clearing Of Homeless Encampment From Joe Rodota Trail

The county had promised to restore public access within a week of clearing the camp.

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.

City Of Cotati To Host Police Virtual Beat Meetings

Please join our upcoming Beat Meetings where officers discuss current crime trends and other topics with citizens and business owners.

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.

City Of Cotati: Projects In Progress

View the City of Cotati's current active Public Works projects.

Sonoma County Man Sentenced For Sexual Batteries Of Patients

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

Election Day In Rohnert Park, Cotati: Find Voting Centers & 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 Rohnert Park-Cotati

Learn where the vote centers and drop boxes in Rohnert Park and Cotati are located.

City Of Cotati: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control

Since it is funded by taxes and benefit assessments, residents of either county can utilize any of the services free of additional charge.

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.

Sonoma County Opens Waitlist For Housing Units In Petaluma, Healdsburg

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

CA Water Restrictions Could Expand To Rohnert Park, Cotati

At least one NorCal city fell under extreme water restrictions this month, and worsening drought could trigger new rules in your area.

Rohnert Park To Buy Land For Future Downtown

The city's $12.5 million offer was accepted one week ago on a 30-acre parcel of land.

City Of Cotati: Compost Rebate Program

Get a 10 percent rebate through the program.

News Release: PG&E, Sonoma County Resolve Kincade Fire Prosecution

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.

City Of Cotati: Affordable Connectivity Program

The federal program provides eligible low-income households a credit up to $30 a month toward the cost of internet services.

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 Approves Funds For 2 Project Homekey Sites

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate capital funds for sites in two cities.

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.