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1. Sonoma Council Considers Canceling 2 District Elections, Mobile Homes, Pay Hike (patch.com) — Sonoma residents may soon see two City Council seats filled without an election, as the council weighs appointing the sole qualified candidates in Districts 3 and 5 to save about $23,000. Councilmembers will also debate a substantial pay raise and review new rules affecting local mobilehome park closures, rent stabilization, and tenant protections, with Spanish-language outreach included.
2. Sonoma to celebrate 30th anniversary of horror film 'Scream' with screening, Haunted Market (pressdemocrat.com) — Sonoma Community Center is turning its "Scream" connection into a big Halloween-weekend fundraiser, with film screenings and a new Haunted Market on Oct. 30–31. Local makers and spooky-themed vendors are invited to apply by Aug. 31, with selected sellers paying a modest table fee that directly supports the center's programs and long-running "Scream" traditions.
3. As demand grows for Sonoma County crisis teams, questions remain about long-term funding (norcalpublicmedia.org) — Sonoma County's mobile crisis teams, including the SAFE program serving south Sonoma County, are now handling about 20,000 behavioral health calls a year—four times recent levels. Funding is secure only through March 2027, leaving local officials scrambling for long-term revenue sources to keep these police-alternative responses operating countywide.
4. Gardening advice: Exploring the delicate beauty of the flowering maple (pressdemocrat.com) — If you garden in Sonoma County, flowering maples (Abutilon) can bring year-round color, pollinators, and personal charm to your yard when given partial shade, good soil, and regular feeding. A Sonoma County Master Gardener shares favorite varieties, pruning and gopher-proofing tips, plus local contacts and links for more science-based advice and workshops.
5. Take a Chance On … Transcendence's 'Mamma Mia!' in Sonoma (bohemian.com) — Transcendence Theatre Company is staging "Mamma Mia!" outdoors at Sonoma's Field of Dreams through Aug. 30, bringing ABBA hits and big dance numbers to local audiences. The Sonoma County debut features veteran performers, strong vocals, and nightly shows Thursday through Sunday with tickets ranging from $44 to $165.
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